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''Respiration is an Exothermic Reaction.'' Justify this statement giving the chemical equation for the reaction involved.

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During respiration, the carbohydrates are broken down to form glucoes. This glucose combine with oxygen in our cells and provide energy (heat).
`C_(6)H_(12)O_(6)+6O_(2)to 6CO_(2)+6H_(2)O+` Energy.
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