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Which type of energy do the compounds in the food we eat contain?

chemical energy

electromagnetic energy

kinetic energy

thermal energy

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Answer:

Chemical Energy

Step-by-step explanation:

Chemical energy is simply energy that is stored in compounds or elements, specifically in the atomic bonds that connect atoms and molecules. In food, it's a form of potential energy because it's stored away.

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