Q 10 Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction? Explain.
We know that energy is required to support life.We get energy from the food we eat.
The large molecules of food are broken into a simpler substance like glucose during digestion.
Glocose and oxygen react to provide energy to the body. This reaction is a combination reaction named as respiration. In this whole process, energy is released so respiration is considered an exothermic reaction.