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P-1 Chemical reactions and equations — Science STD 10 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceP-1 Chemical reactions and equations2 Marks
Question
Respiration is considered to be an exothermic reaction.
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Answer

(i) When heat is given out during a chemical reaction, it is an exothermic reaction.
(ii) Glucose formed in our body during the process of digestion, combines with oxygen in our body and provides energy.
(iii) Therefore, respiration in considered to be an exothermic reaction.

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