Based on relative bond strengths, classify these reactions as endothermic (energy absorbed) or exothermic (energy released). Strongest Bond
A-B
A-A
B-B
C-C
B-C
A-C
1. A2 + C2 rightarrow 2AC
2. B2 + C2 rightarrow 2BC
3. A + BC rightarrow AB + C
4. A2 + B2 rightaarrow 2AB
5. AB + C rightarrow AC + B
a. endothermic
b. exothermic

1. Exothermic 2.  Exothermic 3. Endothermic 4. Endothermic 5. Exothermic.

Explanation:

1. An A-A and a C-C bond results in 2 A-C bonds which are lower than the A-A and C-C bonds so this reaction is exothermic.

2. A B-B bond and a C-C bond results in 2 B-C bonds which are lower than the first 2 bonds so this reaction is also exothermic.

3. There is no bond for single A, a single B-C bond results in a A-B bond and a C molecule. A-B bond is stronger than the B-C bond so the reaction absorbed energy along the way. This shows that it is endothermic.

4. An A-A bond and a B-B bond results in 2 A-B bonds which are stronger than the first two bonds so this reaction is also endothermic.

5. An A-B bond and a C molecule result in an A-C bond and a B molecule. A-C bond is weaker than the A-B bond so there is energy released. This reaction is exothermic.

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