Every type of chemical bond contains a certain amount of energy. The total bond energy, which is essentially equivalent to the total potential energy of the system, is a quantity known as

A) entropy.
B) enthalpy.
C) free energy.
D) kinetic energy.
E) thermodynamic energy.

Total Bond Energy

The sum of all the energy required to break all the bonds of a molecule into its constituent atoms, reflecting the stability of the molecule.

Potential Energy

Stored energy; energy that can do work as a consequence of its position or state. Compare with kinetic energy.

Chemical Bond

The force that holds atoms together in molecules or compounds through the sharing or transfer of electrons.