Chemical Energy (Noun)
Meaning
That part of the energy in a substance that can be released by a chemical reaction.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Batteries convert chemical energy into electrical energy as the battery is discharged.
- Chemical energy can be converted into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions.
- The human body uses chemical energy stored in food to fuel its various functions.
- Most methods of generating electricity involve converting chemical energy into electrical energy.
- Combustion of fossil fuels is a major source of chemical energy conversion in the world.