bond energy
"Bond energy" is a key concept in chemistry and physics, indicating the strength and stability of chemical bonds within molecules.
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Definition
C1Chemistry
(technical, academic)The amount of energy required to break a chemical bond between two atoms in a molecule.
Example
- Understanding bond energy helps chemists predict the stability of different molecules.
C2Physical Chemistry
(technical, academic)The average energy needed to break one mole of a specific type of bond in a gaseous molecule.
Example
- The bond energy of a carbon-hydrogen bond is crucial for calculating reaction enthalpies.
C2Physics
(technical, academic)The total energy required to break all the bonds in a molecule.
Example
- Physicists calculate bond energy to understand molecular interactions in different states of matter.
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