chem 101 chapter 1
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Tro, Principles of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach<br />
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Energy of Matter⎯⎯Potential<br />
• Potential Energy is energy that is stored in<br />
the matter.<br />
ü due to the composition of the matter and its<br />
position in the universe<br />
ü Chemical potential energy arises from<br />
electrostatic attractive forces between atoms,<br />
molecules, and subatomic particles.