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The chemical energy stored in the coal is converted into heat energy for space heating or to drive an engine.
Coal contains carbon that mostly came from the atmosphere via the process of photosynthesis by vegetation using the Sun's energy to break down carbon dioxide in the air into carbon and oxygen. When those chemical bonds are reformed in the burning process, that solar energy is released and carbon dioxide is re-formed.
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Is coal potential or kinetic energy?
Coal stores chemical energy, which is a type of potential energy.
What type of coal has the most stored energy?
Coal that has become diamond.
Which type of energy accounts for most of most of the world's energy production?
Coal
What type of energy is in a coal fired power station?
Heat energy i think...
What substance burns in oxygen to give us energy?
Many. for example coal, wood, natural gas, gasoline, ...
Which type of coal burns long but dos not provide lots of energy?
Lignite.
What type of coal burns the most effeciently?
The type of coal that burns the most efficiently is anthracite coal.
What energy of coal is released as it burns?
chemical energy into heat energy
What energy transfers happen when coal is turned in to electric?
when coal burns the energy change is chemical -------------> electrical
What is the most desirable type of coal?
The type that burns.
When coal burns what forms of energy are released?
light and heat energy
Does coal transfer energy into its surroundings when it burns?
yes
What is a substance that can burns in order to produce heat or energy?
coal
What type of energy does coal have?
coal have chemical energy
Why is coal used for electricity?
When coal burns, it produces heat. This can be converted to other forms of energy.
What type of energy is in coal?
chemical energy is stored in coal
What type of coal burns most cleanly?
Anthracite
