Chemistry: Principles and Practice (3rd Edition)

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 0534420125
ISBN 13: 978-0-53442-012-3

Chapter 5 - Thermochemistry - Questions and Exercises - Questions - Page 200: 5.2

Answer

Chemical energy is stored in the bonds between atoms and molecules. It is released when these bonds break. Since it is in the stored form and is not active unless the reaction occurs, it is a form of potential energy.

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Chemical energy is stored in the bonds between atoms and molecules. It is released when these bonds break. Since it is in the stored form and is not active unless the reaction occurs, it is a form of potential energy.
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