In order to break a covalent bond, what direction must energy flow?  A. Energy is neither released or absorbed because energy cannot be created or destroyed  b. Energy is absorbed from the surrounding to the system  c. Energy is released from the system to the surroundings  d. Energy may be released or absorbed depending on the polarity of the covalent bond.

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In order to break a covalent bond, what direction must energy flow? 
A. Energy is neither released or absorbed because energy cannot be created or destroyed 

b. Energy is absorbed from the surrounding to the system 

c. Energy is released from the system to the surroundings 

d. Energy may be released or absorbed depending on the polarity of the covalent bond. 

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The energy required to break a covalent bond depends on the strength of the bond, which in turn depends on factors such as the types of atoms involved and the distance between them. Stronger covalent bonds require more energy to break, while weaker bonds require less energy. The breaking of covalent bonds is a key process in many chemical reactions, including combustion, digestion, and photosynthesis.

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