Bond Enthalpies

AP Chemistry· difficulty 3/5

ΔH_rxn ≈

  • A

    Σ(bonds broken) + Σ(bonds formed)

  • B

    Σ(bonds broken) − Σ(bonds formed)

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  • C

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  • D

    Σ(bonds formed) − Σ(bonds broken)

Explanation

Breaking bonds requires energy (positive); forming bonds releases energy (negative).

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