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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.
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Rusting of iron is a slow type of combustion?
Rusting is an oxydation but not a combustion.
Is an explosion a slow or fast chemical reaction?
A very fast combustion. So, a very fast reaction.
How is combustion reaction similar to corrosion of iron?
They have different meanings and they are spelled differently. Corrosion is the act of gnawing away or corroding such as the action of rust on metal. Combustion is the process of burning. However, in chemistry there is also the meaning of slow oxidation not accompanied by high heat or light.
What is combusion?
1. cellular respiration is a slow process 2. it occurs at body temperature 3.it occurs only in living cells 4.energy is released in steps and stored in chemical molecules called atp.
What is aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration?
Aerobic means respiration that occurs with oxygen and anaerobic means without oxygen. They are both used by different muscles in our bodies. Aerobic is used by Fast Twitch Type B, and anaerobic by Fast Twitch Type A and Slow Twitch muscles.
Why does the energy between burning and respiration differ?
Both burning and respiration require a supply of oxygen. Both burning and respiration obtain it from the air, and both burning and respiration create carbon dioxide. Whereas ordinary burning is easily recognised as a form of combustion, respiration is a form of "slow combustion". Similarly in a garden the compost heap develops heat from slow combustion; heat which you can easily detect if you put a load of grass cuttings and leaves into it and test its temperature half a day later. Faster burning (combustion) would be seen if you had a bonfire on the Fifth of November.
How combustion is used?
Yes, the combustion of coal or other fossil fuels, wood, etc. (oxydation reaction) is an exothermic reaction, releasing heat.
Rusting of iron is a slow type of combustion?
Rusting is an oxydation but not a combustion.
Is rusting a slow combustion?
yes
What is slow combustion?
slow combustion occurs when a substance burns slowly without any external heat or ignition.in this no heat or light is produced for ex-oxidation of food
If wood undergoes a slow smothered combustion what is left?
Charcoal
How does the hand warmer use a similar process to combustion when it gives off heat?
its not combustion just a slow exothermic reaction
What would happen if their was too much nitrogen?
Combustion and decombustion would be extremely slow
What is autoxidation?
Autoxidation is a spontaneous oxidation reaction which results in the slow, flameless combustion of a material.
What are the kinds of aerobic respiration?
Slow twitch and fast twitch A muscle fibers.
What sleep aid can be combined with loratab?
Temazepam has been prescribed for me and works well. Consult with your Dr. before mixing because they can both slow the respiration rate that could be deadly.
What is the equation for slow combustion of coal in a limited oxygen supply?
2c + o2 = 2 co
