Question

CCC Energy and Matter Where did the mass of the forest trees come from?

What happens to that mass when the forest burns?

Answer 1

So where does the mass come from? The mass of a tree is primarily carbon. The carbon comes from carbon dioxide used during photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, plants convert the sun's energy into chemical energy which is captured within the bonds of carbon molecules built from atmospheric carbon dioxide and water.

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