NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

BIO MOLECULES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is chemical energy stored in molecules?
A
In the atoms
B
In the chemical bonds between atoms
C
There is no energy stored in molecules
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chemical energy is stored in the bonds that connect atoms with other atoms and molecules with other molecules. Because chemical energy is stored, it is a form of potential energy. When a chemical reaction takes place, the stored chemical energy is released.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of atoms of elements or compounds.

Detailed explanation-3: -CHEMICAL ENERGY is the energy stored in the bonds between atoms and molecules. Food, fuel, and the energy stored in the chemicals inside a battery are examples. NUCLEAR ENERGY is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom – the energy that holds the nucleus together.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chemical energy is energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules. Batteries, biomass, petroleum, natural gas, and coal are examples of chemical energy.

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