E. Differentiate between the terms
1. Respiration and combustion
Differentiate between respiration and combustion:
Respiration | Combustion |
(i) It is a biological process | (i) It is not a biological process |
(ii) It is a slow process | (ii) It is a fast process |
(iii) It takes place in the body in the presence of oxygen | (iii) It takes place anywhere in the presence of oxygen |
(iv) It is a spontaneous process | (iv) It requires heat to start the reaction. |
(v) During respiration, oxygen combines with glucose to give some heat energy, water vapour, and carbon dioxide | (v) During combustion, a number of products may be formed. A large quantity of heat is produced. |