Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Bond energetics refers to the measure of bond strength in a chemical bond. It is the amount of energy required to break one mole of bonds in a substance, usually measured in kilojoules per mole (kJ/mol).
Related terms
Bond Dissociation Energy: This is the specific type of bond energy that measures the energy needed to break a particular type of bond in one mole of gaseous molecules.
A type of chemical bond where one atom gives up an electron to another, resulting in attraction between oppositely charged ions. The strength or weakness of this bond can be determined by its ionic bond energy.
Covalent Bond: A type of chemical bond where two atoms share electrons. The strength or weakness can be determined by its covalent bond energy.