Question 2 • 25-26 CHEMISTRY IN THE EARTH SYSTEM S1
Old photographic flashbulbs burn magnesium metal in a reaction that causes a flash of brilliant white light. A photographer would need to take care not to suffer burned fingers when trying to replace the hot bulb. What best identifies the energy transformation that occurs in the flashbulb?
Answer
A
chemical energy to electromagnetic energy and thermal energy
B
electromagnetic energy to chemical energy and thermal energy