For the sustenance of life we require energy. We obtain this energy from our food. In the process of digestion, food molecules get converted into simpler substances such as, glucose. Then glucose combine with oxygen and provide energy to our body. The whole process is known as respiration. As because, energy is released during the process of respiration, so it is considered an exothermic reaction. For example,C6H12O6 + 6O2→ 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
Respiration is exothermic as it produce energy in form of ATP by breaking glucose with help of oxygen.
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Tarun Wafa Behl
Asked: 2 years ago2022-11-04T13:28:41+05:30
2022-11-04T13:28:41+05:30In: Class 10
Why respiration is exothermic reaction
Why respiration is exothermic reaction
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Yasmin Lala
Asked: 2 years ago2022-10-29T16:19:15+05:30
2022-10-29T16:19:15+05:30In: Class 10
Why respiration is exothermic reaction???
Why respiration is exothermic reaction???
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Respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction because in respiration oxidation of glucose takes places which produce large amount of heat energy
Because heat energy is produced during respiration.