Kinetic energy differs from chemical energy in that
◦ kinetic energy is the energy of a moving object, whereas chemical energy is the potential energy of molecules.
◦ kinetic energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work, and chemical energy is the energy of movement.
◦ chemical energy is a particular form of kinetic energy.
◦ kinetic energy can be converted into various forms of energy, whereas chemical energy can only be converted into heat.