Bond energies Flashcards
1
Q
Define Bond energies
A
The amount of energy needed to break a mole of a particular covalent bond.
2
Q
What type of reaction is making bonds?
A
an exothermic reaction, and because making bonds releases energy to the surroundings the reaction is negative.
3
Q
What type of reaction is breaking bonds?
A
Endothermic reactions, as energy is gained to break the bonds which also means the reaction is positive.
4
Q
The unit is
A
KJ/mol
