14 SEP Interpret Data The table shows
several combination reactions and the
estimated reaction energy based on
bond breaking and forming energies.
What pattern do you notice concerning
the energy for combination reactions?
Combination Reaction
S (s) + O₂(g)
SO₂ (g)
2K (s) + Cl₂(g) → 2KCI (s)
H₂(g) + 1₂ (s)
2HI(g)
Reaction Energy
(kJ/mol)
-550
-430
-7