When an exothermic chemical reaction takes place the energy

Last updated: 7/24/2022

When an exothermic chemical reaction takes place the energy stored in the chemical bonds is released into the surroundings as heat. Which choice below best describes the energy during this process? A. Chemical kinetic energy is converted into thermal potential energy B. Chemical potential energy is converted into thermal kinetic energy C. Thermal kinetic energy is converted into chemical potential energy D. Thermal potential energy is converted into chemical kinetic energy