Which consequence arises when a hydrogen bond breaks?

💡 Explanation

When a hydrogen bond breaks, **energy absorption** arises because the system moves from a lower to a higher energy state; therefore the potential energy increases, rather than decreasing which would occur if a stable bond formed.

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