Multiple Choice
Which of the following is closest to the bond energy per mole required to break all the O=O bonds in molecular oxygen (O_2)?
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11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Bond Energy
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Which factor primarily determines the amount of chemical energy stored in a chemical bond?
A
The physical state (solid, liquid, gas) of the compound
B
The color of the compound
C
The temperature of the surroundings
D
The types of atoms involved and the bond order between them
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Understand that chemical energy stored in a bond is related to the strength and nature of the bond between atoms.
Recognize that the physical state (solid, liquid, gas) of a compound does not directly affect the intrinsic energy stored in the chemical bonds themselves.
Note that the color of a compound is related to electronic transitions and does not determine bond energy.
Consider that temperature of the surroundings can influence reaction rates but does not change the inherent bond energy stored in the chemical bonds.
Conclude that the primary factor determining the amount of chemical energy stored in a bond is the types of atoms involved and the bond order (single, double, triple), as these define bond strength and energy.
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