Question

Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction explained

Answer 1

Respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction because heat is also exhaled along with carbondioxide.

Answer 2

$<b>Respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction because in respiration oxidation of glucose takes place which produces large amount of heat energy.</p><p>C6H12O6 (aq) + 6O2 (g) → 6CO2 (g) + 6H2O (l) + Energy$