Given the balanced equation representing a reaction: h2 → h h what occurs during this reaction? 1. energy is absorbed as bonds are formed. 2. energy is absorbed as bonds are broken. 3. energy is released as bonds are formed. 4. energy is released as bonds are broken.
I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option 2. From the balanced equation, the energy is absorbed as the bonds are broken. Energy is needed to be supplied for the bonds to be broken.
