Chemistry, asked by rawatishita35, 6 days ago

Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction ? Explain.​

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Answered by ripinpeace
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Explanation:

  • Respiration – The energy required by our body to stay active is provided by the food which we eat.

  • During digestion, food particles are broken down into simpler substances. For example, wheat, rice, potatoes etc all contain carbohydrates.

  • These carbohydrates are broken down into simpler substances called glucose. The glucose on combustion with oxygen gives CO2 gas, H2O and evolves heat. This reaction is called Respiration.

  • C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
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