Use the Bond Energies Below to Determine Whether the Following

question 123

Multiple Choice

Use the bond energies below to determine whether the following reaction is exothermic or endothermic: H-H (bond energy: 436 kJ/mol) Cl-Cl (bond energy: 243 kJ/mol)
H-Cl (bond energy: 431 kJ/mol)

• A) Exothermic with more than 50 kJ of energy released.
• B) Endothermic with more than 50 kJ of energy absorbed.
• C) Exothermic with less than 50 kJ of energy released.
• D) Endothermic with less than 50 kJ of energy absorbed.