Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Exothermic and endothermic reactions

Exothermic and endothermic reactions — practice question

Which of the following statements about exothermic and endothermic reactions is correct?

  • AIn an endothermic reaction, energy is used to break bonds but no energy is released when bonds form.
  • BIn an endothermic reaction, energy is released when bonds form but more energy is used to break bonds.
  • CIn an exothermic reaction, energy is released both by breaking and by forming bonds.
  • DIn an exothermic reaction, energy is released when bonds form but no energy is needed to break bonds.

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