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Chemical energy is the energy that 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.
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.

Latest revision as of 17:38, 27 November 2012

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.