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Chemical energy is the energy that is released when bonds in a molecule are broken. This is usually released as heat and can be seen in an exothermic reaction, yet it can be seen in other forms.
Chemical energy is the energy contained in chemical bonds and is released when [[Chemical bonds|bonds]] in a [[Molecule|molecule]] are broken. This is usually released as heat and can be seen in an [[Exothermic reaction|exothermic reaction]], yet it can be seen in other forms.

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Chemical energy is the energy contained in chemical bonds and is released when bonds in a molecule are broken. This is usually released as heat and can be seen in an exothermic reaction, yet it can be seen in other forms.