Question

Why does a pile of vegetable compost feel warm on touching?

Answer 1

Answer- The above question is from the chapter 'Chemical Equations and Reactions'.

Given question: Why does a pile of vegetable compost feel warm on touching?

Answer: 1. A pile of vegetable compost feels warm on touching because the decomposition of matter by micro-organisms into compost is an example of exothermic reactions.

2. Exothermic reactions are the reactions in which energy is released.

3. So, the compost formed is warm.