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chemical energy

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  • The potential of a substance to undergo a transformation through a reaction, releasing power that is stored in the bonds of its atoms and molecules.

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Plants’ “signature trick,” the foundation of life on earth, is photosynthesis, which converts light energy into chemical energy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Molecular solar thermal systems and fossil fuels are actually both forms of chemical energy storage.

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

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  • reaction potential
  • fuel potential
  • molecular potential

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  • spent power
  • thermal energy
  • released force
  • inert matter
  • electrical energy

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