Question

21.5C51 H98 06 + 145 02 ........ ....... 102 CO2 + 98 H2O The above equation shows an oxidation reaction of food substances.

a) What do you understand by the term respiratory quotient?
b) Determine respiratory quotient of the oxidation of food substances.
c) Identify the food substances. ​

Answer 1

respiratory quotient is the ratio of the amount of carbon dioxide produced to that of oxygen consumed