Interpretation: Potential energy in a
Concept Introduction: Chemical energy is the type of potential energy that stores energy in
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.
In exothermic reactions, the stored potential energy in the chemical bonds is changes to thermal energy via heat.
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