Bond breaking

Definition

The separation of particles that were joined by a chemical bond; energy must be supplied for this to happen.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 7.12 · Paper 2

Bond breaking and bond making have opposite energy transfers.
Revise: Bond Breaking and Making

1
If asked about bonds, do not answer only by defining an endothermic or exothermic reaction. Relate the energy transfer directly to bond breaking and bond making.

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

The separation of particles that were joined by a chemical bond; energy must be supplied for this to happen.

Used by Edexcel

Specification 7.12 · Paper 2

Bond breaking and bond making have opposite energy transfers.
Revise: Bond Breaking and Making

1
If asked about bonds, do not answer only by defining an endothermic or exothermic reaction. Relate the energy transfer directly to bond breaking and bond making.

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