Question

Differentiate between electrical energy and chemical energy

Answer 1

Chemical energy:

1. The energy produced from chemical reactions is called chemical energy.
2. An electric cell stores energy in the chemicals stored in it. This can be converted into electrical energy.
3. Plants and humans store energy in their bodies as chemical energy.

Electrical energy:

1. Electrical energy is the energy obtained due to a flow of electrons in a circuit.
2. Electrical energy can be easily converted into other forms such as light, sound, and mechanical energy.
3. It can also be stored as chemical energy.