Chemical Energy

By Beth and Krystal

What is chemical Energy?

• It’s that part of the energy in a substance that can be released as chemical reaction

Thank you Dictionary.com!

Can I get an explanation?

• Covalent Bonds between atoms in a molecule hold energy. This is called Chemical Energy.

• Each one of these bonds holds a specific amount of energy.

• When these bonds are broken they join together to create new molecules that release heat called Exothermic.

Did you know that chemical energy can be converted to other forms of

energy?

• Chemical Energy can be converted into..– Mechanical Energy

• muscle

– Thermal Energy• fire

– Electric Energy• Fuel cell

– Electromagnetic Radiation

• glowworms

Examples of Real Life Chemical Energy

•Candle

Examples of Real Life Chemical Energy

•Fire

Examples of Real Life Chemical Energy

•Gas

Examples of Real Life Chemical Energy

•Match

Examples of Real Life Chemical Energy

•Food

Examples of Real Life Chemical Energy

•Battery

Examples of Real Life Chemical Energy

•Bodies

Examples of Real Life Chemical Energy

•Coal

“Hey say, you should maybe give me an overview of chemical energy.”

“Alright, check it out! Well basically, it’s that part of the energy in a substance that

can be released as chemical reaction. Like if you go home Obama and eat some fruit that fruit is going to give you energy,

but not just any kind of energy. Chemical energy!!!!