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| | Bond (chemistry) - MSN Encarta |
 | | When a bond is formed between atoms, energy is normally given out because the resulting compound is at a lower energy level, and therefore more stable, than the original atoms. |
 | | The energy required to break a bond is called its bond energy (or bond enthalpy), and is a useful quantity when the stability of compounds is being studied. |
 | | Lattice energies, the equivalent of bond energies for covalent compounds, are of the order of 600 to 1,000 kJ/mole, for compounds containing singly charged ions, and higher if either or both of the ions has a multiple charge. |
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