Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction? Explain.
Respiration is a process in which we inhale oxygen from the atmosphere which oxidises glucose in our body to produce carbon dioxide, water and heat is evolved.
C6H12O6(aq) + 6O2(g) ----------> 6CO2 + 6H 2O(l) + Heat
Hence, heat is evolved during respiration it is considered as an exothermic reaction.
You are given kerosene, turpentine and water. In which of these does the light travel fastest? Use the information given in Table 10.3.
Material medium |
Refractive index |
Material medium |
Refractive index |
Air | 1.0003 | Canada Balsam |
1.53 |
Ice | 1.31 | ||
Water | 1.33 | Rock salt | 1.54 |
Alcohol | 1.36 | ||
Kerosene | 1.44 | Carbon disulphide |
1.63 |
Fused quartz |
1.46 | ||
Turpentine oil |
1.47 | Ruby | 1.71 |
Benzene | 1.50 | Sapphire | 1.77 |
Crown glass |
1.52 | Diamond | 2.42 |
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