Explain where the energy to cook food comes from when a gas stove burns natural gas, CH4, and oxygen, O2.

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Hyrum

4 September, 14:51

Explain where the energy to cook food comes from when a gas stove burns natural gas, CH4, and oxygen, O2.

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Karlie Nicholson · Answer 1

When the stove burns natural gas and oxygen, this combustion of gas releases the stored chemical energy within natural gas in the form of heat. Heat energy is used to cook food on the stove and also kill microorganisms present in food.