Meaning & use
chemical energy
Energy stored in the bonds between atoms and molecules, released or absorbed during a chemical reaction.
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Batteries store chemical energy and convert it into electrical energy when connected to a circuit.
Food gives the body chemical energy that muscles convert into movement and heat.
A note on using this word
Chemical energy is a form of potential energy; it becomes kinetic or thermal energy once a reaction takes place.
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