Bond enthalpies Flashcards
1
Q
What is ‘average bond enthalpy”
A
The average enthalpy change that takes place when breaking by homolytic fission 1 mol of a given type of bond in the molecules of a gaseous species.
2
Q
What is bond breaking?
A
Endothermic
3
Q
Why is bond breaking endothermic?
A
It requires energy
4
Q
What is bond forming?
A
Exothermic
5
Q
Why is bond breaking exothermic?
A
It releases energy