Explanation In a molecule, chemical bonds that are present between atomic pairs contains chemical energy. Formation of a covalent bond occurs between two atoms by sharing of electrons. Covalent bond forms only if sharing of electrons results in a more stable configuration in two atoms. In these atoms, the orbitals did not overlap. The amount of chemical energy is low, if the covalent bond is strong. It results in the formation of strong bonds that does not contain much chemical energy. Strong bonds contains very stable configuration of orbitals and do not need much energy to remain constant...

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The relationship between strength of a covalent bond and the amount of chemical energy it contains.

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Energy is required to do work by cells of organisms. Sunlight, electricity, wind, fossil fuels, and food contain energy. The chemical energy is a type of potential energy which is contained in food.

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