Bond energies Flashcards
1
Q
What is an endothermic process for bond breaking
A
Energy is supplied to break existing bonds
2
Q
What is an exothermic process for bond formation
A
Energy is released when new bonds are formed
3
Q
In an exothermic reaction what is bigger, the energy used to break the bonds or the energy released to form them
A
The energy released to form them
4
Q
In an endothermic reaction, what is bigger, the energy used to break the bonds or the energy released to form them
A
Energy used to break the bonds
