Bond Energy Visualised

Part of Bond Energies (HT) · Section 2 of 15

DiagramUnit: Energy ChangesGCSE

This diagram covers Bond Energy Visualised within Bond Energies (HT) for GCSE Chemistry. Revise Bond Energies (HT) in Energy Changes for GCSE Chemistry with 25 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 2 of 15 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

🔗 Bond Energy Visualised

Bond energy calculation showing energy in from breaking bonds versus energy out from making bonds

Figure 1: Energy in (breaking bonds in reactants) versus energy out (forming bonds in products)

Practice questions for Bond Energies (HT)

Which statement correctly describes the energy change when chemical bonds are broken?

  • A. Energy is released to the surroundings
  • B. Energy is absorbed from the surroundings
  • C. No energy change occurs
  • D. Energy may be released or absorbed depending on the bond
1 markfoundation

Explain how you would determine, from a bond energy calculation, whether a reaction is exothermic or endothermic.

2 marksstandard

Quick recall flashcards

What is bond energy?
The energy needed to break 1 mole of a particular bond
What are the units for bond energy?
kJ/mol (kilojoules per mole)

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