Chemical Energy
Definition
bonds of chemical
compounds released
by a chemical reaction.
Examples of CHEMICAL ENERGY
Batteries
Petroleum
Wood
Explosives
Food
Bleach and Ammonia
Heating Packs
Airbags
Baking Soda & Vinegar
Fun Facts
An airbag releases a
signal 15 milliseconds
after detecting a crash.
Then, an electric igniter
ignites the chemical
compound, fully inflating
the airbag within 45
milliseconds after the
signal activates the
electric igniter.
Explosives also use
chemical reactions to
their advantage, with
some using nitroglycerin
others using uranium or
pure gunpowder.
Explosives ignite under
different circumstances
that trigger a chain
reaction, often related to
heat.
Alkaline is another
example of chemical
energy in everyday life.
Batteries can work
because there is both
negative and positive
charge because there is
zinc and manganese
dioxide.
Petrol and diesel do
utilise chemical
reactions alongside
oxygen and
electricity, it produces
combustion, which in
turn produces rotational
energy when connected
to a generator can
produce electricity