Given the balanced equation representing the reaction:
\[ \text{N}_2 + \text{energy} \rightarrow \text{N} + \text{N} \]
Which statement describes this reaction?
A. Bonds are broken, and the reaction is endothermic.
B. Bonds are broken, and the reaction is exothermic.
C. Bonds are formed, and the reaction is endothermic.
D. Bonds are formed, and the reaction is exothermic.
Answer (3)
( I) Bonds are broken, and the reaction is endothermic. (2) Bonds are broken , and the reaction is exothermic. (3) Bonds are formed, and the reaction is endothermic. (4) Bonds are formed, and the reaction is exothermic.
Answer: Option (1) is the correct answer. ;
The reaction shows that nitrogen gas ( N 2 ) is broken down into nitrogen atoms ( N ), which requires energy input. This indicates that bonds are broken and the reaction is endothermic. The correct choice is A.
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