Which of the following is true of an endothermic reaction?
a. strong bonds break and weak bonds form: this means that more energy is released than absorbed
b. weak bonds break and strong bonds form: this means that more energy is released than absorbed
c. the bonds that break and those that form are of approximately the same strength.
d. strong bonds break and weak bonds form: this means that more energy is absorbed than released
e. weak bonds break and strong bonds form: this means that more energy is absorbed than released

The statement which is true of an endothermic reaction is: D. Strong bonds break and weak bonds form: this means that more energy is absorbed than released.

A chemical reaction can be defined as a chemical process which involves the continuous transformation and rearrangement of either the ionic, atomic or molecular structure of chemical elements, especially through the breakdown and formation of chemical bonds, so as to form (produce) a new chemical compound.

In Chemistry, there are two (2) main types of chemical reaction and thes are;

Generally, when the energy of the products is greater than the energy of the reactants, energy is absorbed and it is referred to as an endothermic reaction.

Hence, more energy is absorbed than released when strong bonds break and weak bonds form.

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The correct answer is E weak bonds break and strong bonds form this means that more energy is absorbed than released.

Explanation:

Endothermic reaction is a specific type of chemical or biochemical reaction reaction where heat energy is consumed.

 Endothermic reaction deals with the synthesis of comlex compound from simple compound.

 Breakage of weak bonds and formation of strong bonds result in the more energy consumption than energy release .This is also an example of endothermic reaction.