Why does the strength of a covalent bond depend on the loss of energy?

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The strength of a covalent bond is directly related to the energy dynamics involved in its formation and breaking. Specifically, the greater the energy released during bond formation, the stronger the covalent bond. This relationship is grounded in the principle of conservation of energy, where the energy required to break a bond is equal to the energy released when the bond is formed. Understanding this concept is crucial for grasping the fundamental principles of chemical bonding.

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its being said, " more the loss of energy, more the strength of the covalent bond"
revered members,
could u explain why?
thanks in advance
 
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How would the amount of energy released when forming the bond relate to the energy needed to break the bond?
 
sir, i don't understand. could u elaborate, please?
 
Think about the conservation of energy. If forming a bond releases x amount of energy, the breaking that same bond must require the input of at least x amount of energy.
 

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