Question

why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction? Explain.

Answer 1

An exothermic reaction is a reaction in which energy is liberated out.

Respiration is considered as exothermic reaction because energy is released in this process.

Glucose combines with oxygen present in our cells to form carbon dioxide and water along with energy.

C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ ----> 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + energy

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Answer 2

respiration is considered as exothermic reaction because energy is produced during this process.

during respiration glucose combine with oxygen in cells of our body to form carbon dioxide and water along with the production of energy.

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