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Why is decomposition of vegetable matter considered exothermic?
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This is exothermic because the pile releases heat as the microbes in the pile release energy as heat when they compost the matter.
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Why is decomposition of vegetable matter into compost considered to be exothermic?
This is because, all thermal decomposition ( and all decomposition processes ) is an exothermic process. Well, if you need a full explanation, here goes. More energy is given off to form bonds then taken in to break bonds hence it is an exothermic reaction. Also, decomposition gives off heat energy.
What is the difference of fermentation and decomposition?
Decomposition uses cellular respiration to break down dead plant matter--this means that oxygen is involved in the process. Fermentation is another word for anaerobic decomposition, which occurs without oxygen.
Which is the least reliable indicator of a chemical change?
The least reliable indicator of a chemical change is shape. Change of shape usually indicates a physical change, unless the material change resulted from a recombination or decomposition of the material's chemical form, as in the rotting of vegetable matter.
What is synthetic fuel made out of?
Synthetic fuels (and lubricants) are typically made from vegetable matter. Biodiesel is derived from vegetable oils, bagasse is a byproduct of sugar production, and methane can be removed from landfills, as a result of decomposition of garbage; just to name a few "synthetic" fuels. Keep in mind these fuels all have a "net zero" carbon footprint, and are completely renewable.
Which of the following is an example of an exothermic reaction?
does it matter? an exothermic reaction has heat as a biproduct of the product while an endothermic reaction has heat as a part of the reactants. meaning heat is released in exothermic and absorbed in endothermic
Why is decomposition of vegetable matter into compost considered to be exothermic?
This is because, all thermal decomposition ( and all decomposition processes ) is an exothermic process. Well, if you need a full explanation, here goes. More energy is given off to form bonds then taken in to break bonds hence it is an exothermic reaction. Also, decomposition gives off heat energy.
Decomposition of vegetable matter into composition is an example of what type of reaction?
physical reaction
Why does horse manure get hot?
because it bakes in the sun all day The decomposition of the vegetable matter in the dung creates heat.
Were fossil fuels formed from minerals under the earth's crust?
Fossil fuels are produced by the decomposition of animal and vegetable matter over time
Is candle wax melting exothermic?
no because when a substance changes its state of matter then it is NOT considered a chemical reaction or a chemical change.
What matter is converted into animal and microbial tissue during decomposition?
Organic matter is converted into animal and microbial tissue during decomposition. This matter can be then used to fertilize the soil.
Is decomposing a chemical or physical ch ange?
Both, usually. Consider a compost heap in the back garden - this is decomposing plant matter. The decomposition is chemical as compounds break down into smaller, simpler organic molecules and heat is given off (exothermic). Decomposition is also physical as some of the simpler molecules produced by decomposition includes liquids and gases so a solid decomposes into solids, liquids and gases.
What is dry decomposition?
Decomposition (or rotting) is the process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler forms of matter.
Is grizzly bear acarnivore?
Although omnivorous in diet, eating both vegetable and animal matter, bears are considered carnivores.
What flies are attracted to decomposition?
Some blowflies and flesh flies are attracted to decomposing matter. The presence of these flies are usually considered during forensic murder investigations.
What is decaying of orangic matter?
i think it's decomposition
What does the decomposition of organic matter by heat describe?
Pyrolysis
