Chemical Energy

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What is the process plants use to make food?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process when one substance turns into another, which can happen naturally and can be useful.

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Which of the following does NOT have chemical energy?

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The sun does not have chemical energy; it provides energy in the form of light and heat.

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What is the smallest unit of any object?

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An atom is the smallest unit of any object, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What are examples of stored chemical energy?

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Examples of stored chemical energy include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is an atom?

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An atom is the basic unit of a chemical element, made up of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight, allowing photosynthesis to occur.