How is the chemical energy contained in fossil fuels converted to electrical energy in an electric power station?

Answer 1

Fossil fuels are converted into chemical energy through an exothermic reaction called combustion, which produces heat—the more heat produced, the better the fuel. This heat is then used to boil water, and the resulting steam is used to turn a wheel that is attached to the axle of an electric generator, thereby producing electricity.

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Answer 2

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Fossil fuels are burned to produce heat, which converts water into steam. The steam drives turbines connected to generators, producing electrical energy.

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