Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 2 - Small Molecules and the Chemistry of Life - 2.3 - Atoms Change Partners in Chemical Reactions - 2.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 34: 2

Answer

Chemical reactions cannot destroy or create energy, but typically change the form of it. Heat can be generated during combustion reactions as the result of releasing stored chemical potential energy within the bonds of the reacting compounds.

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Chemical reactions cannot destroy or create energy, but typically change the form of it. Heat can be generated during combustion reactions as the result of releasing stored chemical potential energy within the bonds of the reacting compounds.
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