If you hold a match to the paper, then yes, the reaction is spontaneous.
Candle burning is a spontaneous reaction. It is an exothermic reaction that occurs naturally and releases heat and light energy as the wax is being oxidized in the presence of oxygen from the air.
Catabolic: long cellulose polymers are broken down into carbon dioxide, water, and carbon monoxide gases. Exergonic: can be used to do work Spontaneous: once started the reaction will reach completion by itself, driven by a very positive change in entropy. However the reaction has a high activation energy. Therefore it is thermodynamically favourable but kinetically unfavourable.
The reaction of breaking apart ATP and a phosphate to produce heat is an exergonic reaction. It releases energy in the form of heat. This process is spontaneous because it occurs without the need for an input of additional energy.
combustion
The first of two factors that determine whether a reaction is spontaneous or non-spontaneous is entropy. The second is energy. For a reaction to be spontaneous, it must have both of these factors.
Candle burning is a spontaneous reaction. It is an exothermic reaction that occurs naturally and releases heat and light energy as the wax is being oxidized in the presence of oxygen from the air.
Burning is an oxydation reaction.
Catabolic: cellulose is broken down to carbon dioxide, water, and carbon monoxide. Exergonic: energy is released which can be used for work. Spontaneous: once the reaction is started, it will go to completion.
Catabolic: long cellulose polymers are broken down into carbon dioxide, water, and carbon monoxide gases. Exergonic: can be used to do work Spontaneous: once started the reaction will reach completion by itself, driven by a very positive change in entropy. However the reaction has a high activation energy. Therefore it is thermodynamically favourable but kinetically unfavourable.
Yes, burning paper is an example of an exothermic reaction because it releases heat and light energy.
Burning is a sign of a chemical change
Burning paper.
paper burning.
The reaction of breaking apart ATP and a phosphate to produce heat is an exergonic reaction. It releases energy in the form of heat. This process is spontaneous because it occurs without the need for an input of additional energy.
Yes, the reaction is exergonic and spontaneous.
combustion
A chemical reaction, and also a reaction in general.