Look at the chemical reaction above. For each substance in the reaction, decide if bonds are breaking or forming.
Column A
1.
Cu(OH)2
:
Cu(OH)2
2.
CuSO4
:
CuSO4
3.
NaOH
:
NaOH
4.
Na2SO4
:
Na2SO4
Column B
a.This substance is a reactant in the reaction, so bonds were broken and energy was absorbed.
b.This substance is a product in the reaction, so bonds were formed and energy was released.
Column A
1. Cu(OH)2: bonds are breaking
2. CuSO4: bonds are breaking
3. NaOH: bonds are breaking
4. Na2SO4: bonds are breaking
Column B
a. This substance is a reactant in the reaction, so bonds were broken and energy was absorbed.
a. This substance is a reactant in the reaction, so bonds were broken and energy was absorbed.
a. This substance is a reactant in the reaction, so bonds were broken and energy was absorbed.
a. This substance is a reactant in the reaction, so bonds were broken and energy was absorbed.