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Yes, it is purely chemical.
To put it simply:
carbohydrates (in body) with oxygen (inhaled) become carbon dioxide (exhaled) and water (exhaled and excreated). These are all different chemical substances, so this is a chemical change.
(There are also other types of respiration, even without oxygen, but they all are chemical!)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, a combustion reaction is defined as any hydrocarbon reacting with oxygen to form H2O and CO2.
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What is the name for the chemical equation to cellular resipration?
Aerobic cellular respiration is a combustion reaction.
Is respiration endothermic?
Yes, photosynthesis is endothermic. The chlorophyll and pigments in the plant absorb the light energy from the sun's rays, as endothermic reaction is that in which energy is absorbed.
Can NaOH HCl NaCl H2O be a combustion reaction?
This is a neutralization reaction, not a combustion reaction.
What kind of reaction is 2C2H6 7O2 g 4CO2 6H2O?
A combustion reaction
Why is combustion reactions an oxidation reactions?
Because combustion is a reaction with oxygen.
Why could respiration be called 'slow combustion'?
Respiration is the process of turning inhaled oxygen into exhale carbon dioxide and creating energy. This is a very similar reaction to that of combustion. When a hydrocarbon burns, such a natural gas or methane (CH4), it combines with oxygen, producing CO2 and water. The definition of combustion is a reaction in which something is oxidized in an exothermic reaction, and that is exactly what happens in respiration.
What is the name for the chemical equation to cellular resipration?
Aerobic cellular respiration is a combustion reaction.
What are the difference between respiration and combustion?
Respiration is breathing Combustion is burning
Is respiration endothermic?
Yes, photosynthesis is endothermic. The chlorophyll and pigments in the plant absorb the light energy from the sun's rays, as endothermic reaction is that in which energy is absorbed.
How combustion is used?
Yes, the combustion of coal or other fossil fuels, wood, etc. (oxydation reaction) is an exothermic reaction, releasing heat.
If you say 'oxygen gas supports combustion' are you talking about a chemical or physical reaction?
Combustion is a hemical reaction.
What is the difference between respiration and combustion?
combustion is a burning of carbohydrate molecule in the presence of oxygen in blood while respiration is process of breathing through which the body and blood gets oxygen.
Process that requires oxygen?
Aerobic Reaction. Respiration is an example of aerobic reaction, and is common to living organisms such as humans and plants. Anaerobic respiration can be found in certain types of bacteria.
Give one way that combustion and respiration are the same?
burning of fuel are the good example of combustion and respiration
What type of reaction is C3H8 plus O2 ----- CO2 plus H2O?
It is a combustion reaction, which is a reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of light and heat.
How combustion formed?
Combustion is a an oxydation reaction, a reaction with oxygen.
Is a combustion reaction an endothermic reaction?
No, it is exothermic.
