Bond energy

Bond energy refers to the amount of energy required to break a chemical bond between two atoms in a molecule. It measures the strength of that bond; higher bond energy indicates a stronger, more stable connection that’s harder to break. Conversely, bonds with lower energy are weaker and easier to disrupt. Think of it like a simple tug-of-war: stronger bonds require more force to pull apart, indicating greater energy needed. Bond energy helps chemists understand the stability of molecules and how much energy is involved in chemical reactions.