NEETChemistryChemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
What is the definition of bond enthalpy?
Options
- AThe amount of energy required to form one mole of bonds between two atoms in a gaseous state.
- BThe amount of energy required to break one mole of bonds between two atoms in a gaseous state.
- CThe amount of energy required to change the state of one mole of bonds between two atoms.
- DThe amount of energy required to bond two moles of atoms.
Correct answer
B. The amount of energy required to break one mole of bonds between two atoms in a gaseous state.
Step-by-step solution
The bond enthalpy is the amount of energy required to break one mole of bonds between two atoms in a gaseous state.