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What is decaying organic matter?
Decaying organic matter refers to plant or animal material that is in the process of breaking down and decomposing. This process is carried out by microorganisms like bacteria and fungi, which feed on the organic material and break it down into simpler substances. Decaying organic matter plays a critical role in nutrient cycling and soil fertility in ecosystems.
Decaying plant and animal matter is called?
the decaying matter in soil is called humus.
What is the name of plants that grow on dead and decaying matter?
Saprophytic plants are those that grow on dead and decaying matter, deriving their nutrients from organic material in the process of decomposition. Examples include fungi like mushrooms and some species of orchids.
What eats decaying organic matter?
Detritivores, such as earthworms, maggots, and fungi, feed on decaying organic matter like dead plants and animals. These organisms break down the organic material into simpler compounds, releasing nutrients that can be recycled back into the ecosystem.
Why does a decaying orange produce methane gas?
Decaying organic matter, like an orange, produces methane gas as a byproduct of anaerobic (without oxygen) decomposition. This process occurs when bacteria break down the organic material in the absence of oxygen, leading to methane gas being released.
Is glasstransition exothermic or endothermic?
Glass transition is an endothermic process, meaning it absorbs heat from its surroundings to occur. This transition involves the transformation of an amorphous solid material from a rigid state to a rubbery state as it is heated.
Is the chemical reaction in flameless ration heaters classified as an endothermic or an exothermic reaction?
The chemical reaction in flameless ration heaters is classified as an exothermic reaction because it releases heat as a byproduct. The reaction involves the oxidation of a material such as magnesium, which produces heat that can warm up the food pouch.
Is liquid to solid exothermic?
No. Going from solid to liquid at constant temperature is an endothermic process. The required amount of energy is called "heat of fusion" of the material that changes state.
Is a road flare exthermic or endothermic?
Exothermic, because it releases heat as a form of energy.
Decaying plant and animal material in soil is called what?
'Decomposition' for decaying plant and animal organic material. 'Detritus' for inorganic decaying material in soil. Hope this helps, John
What do understand by glass transition temperature. Explain whether it is exothermic or endothermic?
glass transition is a change in state. when the state changes from crystalline or rather glassy to a rubbery like state. it should be noted that it is not melting. it is a state change and not a phase change. it is endothermic phenomena because heat is given to a system so that glass transition occurs. because no heat is released during the process it can not be considered to be endothermic.
Is nuclear fusion endothermic or exothermic?
Nuclear fusion can be either exothermic or endothermic. We're most familiar with the exothermic kind. Fusion in stars releases immense quantities of energy. A fusion nuclear weapon releases enormous energy. But there are situations where fusion is endothermic. We don't usually think of them because of the subtle way they occur. You're wondering what's up, and the answer is in the stars. When a star burns all its energy fusing atoms together, it "hits the wall" at iron. Iron making is the last of the exothermic nuclear fusion reactions. But in stars that have sufficent mass and makeup, those that go supernova, endothermic nuclear fusion is the mechanism by which all the elements heavier than iron are created. It's the only way that they can be created in nature. When the star collapses and that tipping point where the exothermic fusion reactions can't hold it up against its own massive gravity, then it's "go time" and endothermic fusion can occur. The "big squeeze" put on all the matter creates gigantic amounts of heat - enough to drive endothermic fusion. Then the blast distributes all that material across the universe. Including the trans-iron elements created in endothermic fusion reactions during collapse and the nova event.
Is condensation exothermic of endothermic?
Condensation is generally exothermic in that the material doing the condensing will be giving up thermal energy to do so. And giving up heat energy is the exit of thermal energy, hence the name exothermic. The atoms or molecules of this consate give up some of their kinetic energy, their energy of atomic or molecular motion, that thermal energy, to condense.
What is the decayed plant and animal material in soil is called?
'Decomposition' for decaying plant and animal organic material. 'Detritus' for inorganic decaying material in soil. Hope this helps, John
Which state must a material be in be smelt?
Decaying
What is decaying material found in soil called?
Decaying material in the soil is called, "Humus". (HYOO-muss)
What is another word for dead or decaying organic material?
Rotting
