Question

Give one way that combuation and respiration are 1) the same 2) different​

Answer 1

Answer :

Similarities between the combustion and respiration

Combustion :

1. Oxygen is required for combustion.
2. Carbon dioxide and water vapour are released while combustion.

Respiration :

1. Oxygen is required for respiration.
2. Carbon dioxide and water vapour are released while respiration.

Difference between combustion and respiration

Combustion :

1. Combustion is a artificial process.
2. It takes place at high temperature.
3. It is a discontinuous process.
4. Combustion is a quick process.
5. A large amount of energy is released in the form of heat and light.

Respiration :

1. Respiration is a natural process.
2. It takes place at body temperature.
3. It is a continuous process.
4. Respiration is a slow process.
5. A small amount of energy is released in the form of heat.

More Information

The conditions necessary for combustion to take place are :

1. Presence of a combustible substance.
2. Heating the combustible substance to ignition temperature.
3. Presence of air or oxygen.

Respiration is a continuous process that takes place in living organisms at all time.

The process of burning a substance in oxygen or air is called combustion.