Question

Why respriration considered an exothermic reaction ? Explain.​

Answer 1

Answer ;

Respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction because in respiration oxidation of glucose take place which produces large amount of heat energy.

C6H12O6 (aq) + 6O2 (g) → 6 CO2 (g) + 6H2O (I) + Energy.

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Answer 2

Answer:

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