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Question
Give reason for the following:
Combustion and respiration show similarity.
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Solution
Oxidation is addition of oxygen or combination with oxygen.
Respiration involves oxidation of food (glucose) by inhaled oxygen to release C02, water vapour and heat energy. Burning also requires oxygen to produce C02 and heat energy.
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