A welding torch produces a flame by burning acetylene fuel in the presence of oxygen. The energy released from the acetylene fuel is then used to melt a metal.

Which energy transformation happens during this process?

A) Chemical energy turns into thermal energy.

B) Kinetic energy turns into potential energy.

C) Thermal energy turns into electromagnetic energy.

D) Potential energy turns into chemical energy.

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Chemistry

Chelsea Casey

14 February, 08:36

A welding torch produces a flame by burning acetylene fuel in the presence of oxygen. The energy released from the acetylene fuel is then used to melt a metal.

Which energy transformation happens during this process?

A) Chemical energy turns into thermal energy.

B) Kinetic energy turns into potential energy.

C) Thermal energy turns into electromagnetic energy.

D) Potential energy turns into chemical energy.

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Payton Stanley · Answer 1

well the answer is A because:

The acetylene fuel has stored chemical energy that is released when you burn it that energy is released in the form of thermal energy