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Jun 27
Chemical energy is a form of potential energy that is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds. It is released when a chemical reaction takes place and the bonds between atoms are broken. This energy can be released in the form of heat, light, or electricity, and is used by living organisms to carry out various biological processes. Examples of chemical energy sources include fossil fuels, food, and batteries.
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Jun 27
Chemical energy is the energy stored within chemical bonds of a compound or molecule. It exists in various forms:
Stored in Chemical Bonds:
- Energy is required to form chemical bonds, and it is released when these bonds are broken.
- Bonds between atoms hold the atoms together and determine the chemical properties of the compound.
Potential Energy in Molecules:
- Molecules contain potential energy due to the arrangement and interactions of their atoms.
- The energy difference between different arrangements can be released or absorbed during chemical reactions.
Bond Energy:
- The bond energy of a chemical bond represents the amount of energy required to break that bond.
- Bond energies vary depending on the type of bond (e.g., covalent, ionic, metallic).
Classification of Chemical Energy:
- Exothermic Reactions: Energy is released during the reaction as bonds of reactants break and more stable bonds form in products.
- Endothermic Reactions: Energy is absorbed during the reaction as bonds of products form and weaker bonds of reactants break.
Applications of Chemical Energy:
- Batteries store chemical energy in electrochemical bonds.
- Fuels (e.g., gasoline, natural gas) contain high chemical energy density.
- Explosives release large amounts of chemical energy rapidly.
- Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.
Stored in Chemical Bonds:
- Energy is required to form chemical bonds, and it is released when these bonds are broken.
- Bonds between atoms hold the atoms together and determine the chemical properties of the compound.
Potential Energy in Molecules:
- Molecules contain potential energy due to the arrangement and interactions of their atoms.
- The energy difference between different arrangements can be released or absorbed during chemical reactions.
Bond Energy:
- The bond energy of a chemical bond represents the amount of energy required to break that bond.
- Bond energies vary depending on the type of bond (e.g., covalent, ionic, metallic).
Classification of Chemical Energy:
- Exothermic Reactions: Energy is released during the reaction as bonds of reactants break and more stable bonds form in products.
- Endothermic Reactions: Energy is absorbed during the reaction as bonds of products form and weaker bonds of reactants break.
Applications of Chemical Energy:
- Batteries store chemical energy in electrochemical bonds.
- Fuels (e.g., gasoline, natural gas) contain high chemical energy density.
- Explosives release large amounts of chemical energy rapidly.
- Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.
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