Question

hcl reacting with naoh is an exothermic reaction and the measured temperature increases. which statement is true based on this temperature change? more energy is absorbed by bonds broken than is released by bonds formed. more energy is released as bonds are formed than absorbed as bonds are broken. the amount of energy absorbed as bonds are broken is equal to the energy released when bonds form.

Explanation:

In an exothermic reaction like HCl reacting with NaOH, heat is released. This heat release indicates that more energy is given off when new bonds are formed in the products than is absorbed to break the bonds in the reactants.

Answer:

More energy is released as bonds are formed than absorbed as bonds are broken.