Chemistryhard · Past Paper
Which of the following describes an exothermic reaction?
ABond breaking absorbs more energy than bond making releases
BBond making releases more energy than bond breaking absorbs
CEnergy of products is higher than energy of reactants
DThe reaction absorbs heat from the surroundings
✓ Correct Answer: B — Bond making releases more energy than bond breaking absorbs
In exothermic reactions, the energy released during the formation of new bonds is greater than the energy required to break old bonds.
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