Bond Energy
Definition
Bond energy is the amount of energy required to break a chemical bond and form neutral isolated atoms.
Analogy
Think of bond energy like the cost of breaking up a band. The stronger the bond between band members (atoms), the more effort (energy) it will take to separate them.
Related terms
Activation Energy: This is the minimum amount of energy that reactants must have in order for a chemical reaction to occur.
Endothermic Reaction: A type of reaction where heat is absorbed from surroundings, similar to how breaking bonds requires an input of energy.
Exothermic Reaction: A type of reaction where heat is released into surroundings, akin to how forming bonds releases energy.
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