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- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/17%3A_Thermochemistry/17.01%3A_Chemical_Potential_EnergyThis page discusses gunpowder's composition and explosive nature, its development in the ninth century by the Chinese, and differentiates between potential and kinetic energy. It explains chemical pot...This page discusses gunpowder's composition and explosive nature, its development in the ninth century by the Chinese, and differentiates between potential and kinetic energy. It explains chemical potential energy found in substances such as gasoline and dynamite, highlighting how energy is released through combustion. Additionally, it addresses the properties of dynamite, particularly its instability due to nitroglycerin, and methods to stabilize it to avoid unintended explosions.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/01%3A_Introduction_to_Chemistry/1.06%3A_Energy_in_ChemistryThis page discusses the varying energy release in chemical reactions, highlighting dynamite's explosive nature, created by Alfred Nobel. It explains how chemical reactions power heat sources, fuel veh...This page discusses the varying energy release in chemical reactions, highlighting dynamite's explosive nature, created by Alfred Nobel. It explains how chemical reactions power heat sources, fuel vehicles, produce electricity, and generate warmth through exothermic reactions, as seen in hand-warmers. Overall, it emphasizes the practical applications of energy from chemical reactions in heating, transportation, and electricity generation.
- https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_Chemistry/Introductory_Chemistry_(CK-12)/01%3A_Introduction_to_Chemistry/1.02%3A_History_of_ChemistryThis page outlines the history of chemistry, beginning with its practical roots in creating everyday products. It highlights the lack of theoretical frameworks until Robert Boyle's contributions in th...This page outlines the history of chemistry, beginning with its practical roots in creating everyday products. It highlights the lack of theoretical frameworks until Robert Boyle's contributions in the 17th century, followed by significant developments in the 18th and 19th centuries through figures like Priestley and Lavoisier. The 20th century marked further advancements in biochemistry and material innovations, including vulcanization and dynamite.
