Can you explain why it always takes energy to break bond s and how the relative strength of the bonds affects whether aa reaction is endo or exothermic? if possible, can you also show a picture description as well?

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Can you explain why it always takes energy to break bond s and how the relative strength of the bonds affects whether aa reaction is endo or exothermic? if possible, can you also show a picture description as well? 

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Step 1 Bond energies

Bond formation involves energy release in the form of heat. So, to break those bonds, additional energy is required. Bonds are formed when two atoms come together and attain a more stable and less energy state than they were alone. The excess energy remaining after bond formation is released as the heat. 

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