The burning of gasoline is an example of a chemical reaction in which the chemical energy stored in the bonds between the molecules of gasoline are converted into other forms of energy during the role of energy during the burning process
Identify the best statement about the role of energy in the burning of gasoline
A. Chemical energy is converted into thermal energy which is released
B. Chemical energy is converted into thermal energy which is absorbed
C. Thermal energy is converted into chemical energy which is released
D. Thermal energy is converted into chemical energy which is absorbed