Bond Enthalpy Flashcards
1
Q
Define bond enthalpy
A
The energy required to break 1 mole of covalent bonds between 2 atoms in a molecule in the gaseous state
2
Q
C=O bond has higher bond enthalpy than C-O bond
A
There are more electrons involved in the bond for a double bond compared to a single bond. This results in a stronger bond, which means more energy is required to break it compared to a single bond.
