How is a compound formed?

1 Answer
Jul 7, 2017

By the making and breaking of strong chemical bonds..........

Explanation:

Chemical change is characterized by the formation of new substances, and the making and breaking of strong chemical bonds.

For a typical chemical reaction..........

#C(s) + O_2(g) rarr CO_2(g)+Delta#

.........can you identify the bonds formed and bonds broken? What does #Delta# mean?