Exothermic chemical reactions release energy in the form of heat and sometimes light. A common example would be the combustion (oxidation) of methane*:
Methane: CH4 + 2O2 -----> CO2 + 2H2O + Energy (heat and light)
* The combustion of methane (natural gas) is commonly used to heat water, cook, and to heat homes.
chemical
a chemical change proude a different kind of matter
kinetic energy
A gas oven primarily uses thermal energy generated from the combustion of natural gas or propane. When the gas is ignited, it produces flames that heat the oven's interior, cooking food through convection and conduction. This process converts chemical energy stored in the gas into heat energy, allowing for efficient cooking.
Rusting is a reaction which combines molecules to form other molecules: metal + oxygen -> rust. The definition of a chemical reaction is molecules turning into other molecules, so rusting is a chemical reaction.
Nuclear and Chemical changes result in new substances.
The stick of a match contains chemical energy, which is released when the match is struck, causing a chemical reaction that produces heat and light.
chemical
a chemical change proude a different kind of matter
When potassium metal and water are mixed, a chemical reaction occurs. This exothermic reaction produces hydrogen gas and potassium hydroxide, which dissolves in the remaining water. This reaction can be vigorous and produce light, heat and sound.
Burning a candle produces light and heat energy through a chemical reaction called combustion. The heat energy is a result of the candle wax and wick being oxidized by the flame, releasing energy in the form of heat and light.
A bonfire produces mainly thermal energy in the form of heat and light. The burning of the wood releases stored chemical energy in the form of heat and light energy.
Chemical
Chemical that changes to heat that changes to mechanical.
A burning candle produces light energy and heat energy through the process of combustion, where the wax and wick react with oxygen to release energy in the form of light and heat.
Chemical
Exothermic reactions. E.g. combustion, oxidation