Question

why is decomposition of organic matter is considered an exothermic reaction .explain?

Answer 1

Answer:

Absorption of energy causes the breaking of the bonds present in the reacting substance which decomposes to give the product. If decomposition is sufficiently exothermic, a positive feedback loop is created producing thermal runaway and possibly an explosion.

Answer 2

why is decomposition of organic matter is considered an exothermic reaction?

=> Because large amount of energy is released in this process.

• The decomposition of plant and animal organic waste by the action of microbes into useful compost is an exothermic reaction.