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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Which describes the bond strength or bond dissociation energy?
Options
A energy required to break a bond
B energy released when a bond breaks
C energy released when a bond is formed
D (a) and (c)
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Bond dissociation energy is the energy required to break a bond. This is equal in magnitude but opposite in sign to the energy released when a bond is formed.

Hint

What is the relationship between bond breaking and bond forming energy?

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