Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chemical energy
Noun
/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈɛnədʒi/
Definition
Chemical energy is a form of potential energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.
Examples
- The chemical energy in food is converted into kinetic energy by our bodies.
- Batteries store chemical energy that can be transformed into electrical energy when needed.
- Photosynthesis is a process where plants convert sunlight into chemical energy stored in glucose.
Meaning
It represents the energy that is released or absorbed during a chemical reaction due to the breaking and forming of bonds.
Synonyms
- Potential energy
- Bond energy
- Stored energy
