NUTR& 101 : Chapter 8 Notes, Review, Study Guide

Kinetic energy differs from chemical energy in that

a. chemical energy is a particular form of kinetic energy.

b. kinetic energy depends on the movement of atoms, whereas chemical energy depends on the movement of molecules.

c. kinetic energy is the energy of a moving object, whereas chemical energy is the potential energy of molecules.

d. kinetic energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work, and chemical energy is the energy of movement.

e. kinetic energy can be converted into various forms of energy, whereas chemical energy can only be converted into heat.

When a chemical reaction occurs in which the products are more stable than the reactants,