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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question

Question

What is bond energy?
Options
A Distance between nuclei
B Energy required to break a bond
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C Energy released when atoms approach
D The temperature of bond formation
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Bond energy is the energy required to break a bond. Higher bond energy means stronger bond, and stronger bond means higher melting point.

Hint

The notes define bond energy.

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