3.1.9 Bond enthalpies Flashcards
1
Q
Endothermic ->
A
- Bond breaking of reactants.
2
Q
Exothermic ->
A
- Bond making of products.
3
Q
Why are some reactions exothermic?
A
- More energy is released when bonds are formed than is required to break bonds.
4
Q
Why are some reactions endothermic?
A
- More energy is required to break bonds than is released when bonds are formed.