Question
Explain with the help of example, the difference between bond dissociation energy and bond energy.

Answer

Bond dissociation energy is energy required to break 1 mole of bonds,
e.g. $\text{H}-\text{H(g)}\overrightarrow{\ \ \ \ \ \ }\ 2\text{H(g)};$ $\Delta\text{H}=436\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
Bond energy is energy released when 1 mole of bonds are formed,
e.g. $2\text{H}\overrightarrow{\ \ \ \ \ \ }\ \text{H}_2(\text{g});$ $\Delta\text{H}=-436\text{kJ mol}^{-1}$
In diatomic molecule, both bond dissociation energy and bond energy are equal in magnitude but opposite in sign.

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