Very short answer type questions (1-10): 1) Why is respiration considered an exothermic process? Ans) Respiration is considered as an exothermic process because energy is released during respiration. C6H12O6 + 6O2 —–> 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy 2) On what basis is a chemical equation balanced? Answer: A chemical equation is balanced on the basis of Law of conservation…