The Photosynthesis Equation
Mastering the word and balanced chemical equations for photosynthesis is a fundamental GCSE skill.
Can you write the balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis?
What is The Photosynthesis Equation?
"The photosynthesis equation summarizes the chemical transformation of carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using light energy."
Which word equation correctly represents photosynthesis?
Which word equation correctly represents photosynthesis?
Choose the correct answer: which word equation correctly represents photosynthesis?
Reaction Details
Word equation: Carbon dioxide + water -> glucose + oxygen.
Symbol equation: 6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.
Requires light energy absorbed by chlorophyll in chloroplasts.
The reactants of photosynthesis are the products of aerobic respiration.
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