Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11
Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11
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ISBN: 9780132525763
Author: Prentice Hall
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 17, Problem 42A
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The chemical potential energy is to be defined.

Concept Introduction: Potential energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its position. Kinetic energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its motion.

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Answer to Problem 42A

Chemical potential energy is the energy stored in the chemical bonds of the substance.

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Gasoline contains chemical potential energy in its constituent chemicals and when gasoline is burnt, the chemical potential energy is released. Some of the chemical potential energy is transformed into work, which is used to move the car and some of the potential energy is converted to heat, which makes the engine hot.

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Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11

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