Where Does the Chemical Energy in Fossil Fuels Ultimately Come

question 36

Multiple Choice

Where does the chemical energy in fossil fuels ultimately come from?

• A)solar radiation
• B)the soil
• C)wind energy
• D)nuclear fission
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Double Bonds

Chemical bonds between two atoms involving four bonding electrons instead of the usual two, making the bond stronger and the structure more rigid.

Lewis Structure

A graphical representation of the valence electrons of atoms within a molecule, showing how they are arranged and shared to form bonds.

Chloromethane

A colorless, flammable gas with a faintly sweet odor, used in the production of silicones.

Lewis Structure

A diagrammatic representation of the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons in the molecule.