Question

Burning of wood is a Exothermic change. Explain why ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Burning wood in air is an exothermic process (it releases heat), but there is an energy barrier, so it requires a bit of heat in the beginning to get the reactions started. Wood reacts with oxygen in the air to form (mostly) carbon dioxide and water vapor.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Burning wood in air is an exothermic process (it releases heat), but there is an energy barrier, so it requires a bit of heat in the beginning to get the reactions started. Wood reacts with oxygen in the air to form (mostly) carbon dioxide and water vapor.