Which of the Following Is an Example of Chemical Energy

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of chemical energy?

• A) the energy stored in firewood that has been gathered for burning
• B) the energy stored in your body, that enables you to do work
• C) Both of the above.
• D) the energy in hot steam
• E) the energy in a stretched rubber band

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Definitions:

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, essential for all living organisms.

Denitrification

Conversion of nitrates or nitrites to nitrogen gas.

Nitrogen Fixation

The process by which certain microorganisms convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by plants to synthesize proteins and nucleic acids.

Ammonification

Ammonium-producing process of decomposition.