Question

The correct, chemically balanced equation for photosynthesis is: A. 12CO2 + 6H2O + RADIANT ENERGY -> C6H12O6 + 12O2. B. 6CO2 + 12H2O + RADIANT ENERGY -> C6H12O6 + 6H2O + 6O2. C. 12O + C6H12O6 + 6H2O -> 6CO2 +12H2O + ENERGY. D. 12O2 + C6H12O6 + 12H2O -> 6CO2 + 12H2O + ENERGY. E. 6O2 + C6H12O6 + 6H2O -> 6CO2 + 12H2O + ENERGY.

Answer 1

The correct, chemically balanced equation for photosynthesis is: b. 6CO2+12H2O+radiant energy -> C6H12O6+ 6H2O+6O2

Step-by-step explanation:

Photosynthesis is the synthesis of a compound which is more complex than CO2, O2 and H2O. It requires the presence of radiation/sunlight. Therefore, c, d, and e are incorrect. C6H12O6 is produced in the photosynthesis, not decomposed. O2 is generated in the photosynthesis. Analyzing both a and b, the only chemically balanced equation is b. The option a has an excess of carbon that is not reflected on the right side of the equation.