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Chemical Energy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Chemical energy refers to the potential energy stored in the bonds of molecules. It is released or absorbed during chemical reactions.