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What type of energy does chemical energy belong to?
What is necessary for extracting chemical energy from propane?
Which of the following substances does NOT contain chemical energy?
What happens to energy when new bonds are formed?
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What happens to propane molecules when they are exposed to heat?
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How many water molecules are formed when a propane molecule is combusted?
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What is required to break the bonds in chemical compounds?
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Which of the following describes the nature of the energy released during the combustion of propane?
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What is the primary result of combustion in relation to propane?
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Why is propane considered a useful source of chemical energy?
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Which of the following is an example of an exothermic reaction?
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What is the primary source of energy for food?
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What is the main difference between endothermic and exothermic reactions?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of chemical energy?
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What is the role of electrolytes in a battery?
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What is the source of energy in petroleum?
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Why is the combustion of fossil fuels considered an exothermic reaction?
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Why is photosynthesis considered an endothermic reaction?
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How does the energy in food get transferred to our bodies?
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What happens to the electrons in a battery during use?
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Study Notes
Chemical Energy Overview
- Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, including alkaline batteries, gasoline, coal, and food.
- It is classified as potential energy, which is energy stored for use.
- Energy is defined by scientists as the ability to perform work, divided into kinetic (motion-based) and potential (stored) forms.
Energy Release and Bond Formation
- Breaking atomic bonds requires energy; forming new bonds releases energy.
- Combustion (e.g., of gasoline) transforms stored energy into usable energy.
- The process of burning propane demonstrates the potential energy release during combustion.
- Exothermic reactions, such as combustion, release more energy than they consume.
Exothermic vs. Endothermic Reactions
- Exothermic reactions (Greek: "exo" means outer; "therm" means heat) provide more energy than needed for bond breaking.
- Examples: combustion of propane, wood, gasoline, and food decomposition in compost.
- Endothermic reactions absorb energy and require more energy to break bonds than they release during bond formation.
Examples of Chemical Energy
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Photosynthesis:
- Plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose using sunlight, storing energy in plant material.
- This process is endothermic, as it needs sunlight.
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Petroleum:
- Formed from ancient marine organisms.
- An exothermic reaction upon combustion, releasing carbon dioxide and water while freeing significant energy.
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Food:
- Energy from food traces back to the sun through the food chain.
- Digestion leads to exothermic reactions that release energy for bodily functions.
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Batteries:
- Store chemical energy and convert it into electricity through reactions between metals and electrolytes.
- Electrons flow from anode to cathode, producing electricity.
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Hand Warmers:
- Contain iron powder and salt; react with oxygen to produce heat through rust formation.
- The exothermic reaction yields more energy than the energy needed to initiate it.
Key Chemical Reactions
- Balanced chemical reactions illustrate the transformation of reactants into products with associated energy changes.
- Exothermic reactions are crucial for energy release in everyday applications like cooking and heating.
- Endothermic reactions, although energy-absorbing, have practical uses like cooling in disposable ice packs.
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Understand the concept of chemical energy, its definition, and examples such as alkaline batteries, gasoline, coal, and food.