Question

Which of the following is the correct definition of chemical energy?

A. energy stored in chemical bonds of molecules
B. energy produced from the splitting of atoms
C. energy of an object due to the random motion of its atoms and molecules
D. energy resulting from the flow of charged particles, such as electrons or ions

Answer 1

B. Energy Produced from the Splitting of Atoms

Answer 2

A, energy stored in chemical bonds of molecules, is correct because chemical energy is the potential energy in the molecule, for example the chemical energy in coal is converted to electrical energy through power plants. The energy was already stored in the coal, just in a different form.