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A reaction is exothermic overall when:
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A Energy released by bond formation exceeds energy absorbed in bond breaking
B Energy absorbed in bond breaking exceeds energy released in bond formation
C No bonds are broken
D The reactants are heated strongly
Explanation

The reaction is exothermic when more energy is given out by forming bonds than is taken in to break bonds.

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