Combustion - Matter, Energy, and Change

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The energy stored in chemical bonds is known as...

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Chemical potential energy.

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Electrical energy is a form of...

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Kinetic energy.

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There is only one type of potential energy. True or False?

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False.

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One joule (J) of heat will raise the temperature of 1 gallon of water 0.2390 °C. True or False?

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True.

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The energy stored within a system is called...

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Potential energy.

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What is combustion?

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A chemical reaction that typically involves the rapid combination of a substance with oxygen, producing heat and light.

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What are the products of complete combustion of hydrocarbons?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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Define kinetic energy.

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.