World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781133109655
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning
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Chapter 10, Problem 11A
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Potential energy in a chemical reaction and its location needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction: Chemical energy is the type of potential energy that stores energy in chemical bonds. Chemical energy is consumed when those bonds are created, and chemical energy is discharge when they split.

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Answer to Problem 11A

In a chemical reaction, the potential energy is that energy which is available to do work. Potential energy is kept in the molecular bonds.

Explanation of Solution

In an exothermic reaction, bonds crack and new bonds produced and protons and electrons shift from a higher-potential energy system to lower potential energy. Potential energy is transferred into kinetic energy through this transition which is the heat produced in reactions.

Conclusion

In exothermic reactions, the stored potential energy in the chemical bonds is changes to thermal energy via heat.

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World of Chemistry, 3rd edition

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