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Example of a Chemical energy to thermal energy to radiant energy object
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An excellent example of a process that converts chemical energy to thermal energy to radiant energy is a **candle**.
1. **Chemical Energy**: The wax in the candle stores chemical energy in its molecular bonds.
2. **Thermal Energy**: When the wick is lit, the heat from the flame melts the wax, and as the wax vaporizes, it is drawn up into the flame. The combustion of the wax (a chemical reaction with oxygen) releases thermal energy, which heats the wax and the surrounding air.
3. **Radiant Energy**: As the thermal energy increases, it produces light in the form of radiant energy (visible light) from the flame. The heat also causes the flame to glow, giving off light that we can see.
This sequence highlights the transformation of energy from one form to another in a simple, everyday object.
1. **Chemical Energy**: The wax in the candle stores chemical energy in its molecular bonds.
2. **Thermal Energy**: When the wick is lit, the heat from the flame melts the wax, and as the wax vaporizes, it is drawn up into the flame. The combustion of the wax (a chemical reaction with oxygen) releases thermal energy, which heats the wax and the surrounding air.
3. **Radiant Energy**: As the thermal energy increases, it produces light in the form of radiant energy (visible light) from the flame. The heat also causes the flame to glow, giving off light that we can see.
This sequence highlights the transformation of energy from one form to another in a simple, everyday object.