Question

Consider the photosynthetic conversion of co2 and h2o to form glucose, c6h12o6, and o2.

a. write the balanced reaction.
b. is the number of each type of atom on either side of the arrow the same?
c. is the number of molecules on either side of the equation the same

Answer 1

a. The photosynthetic conversion is through combustion of the glucose. The balanced chemical reaction is written below:

C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂ → 6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O

b. Yes, it is because it has to obey the Law of Conservation of mass. There are a total of 6 atoms of C, 12 atoms of H and 18 atoms of O both in the left and right side of the reaction.

c. Yes. The stoichiometric coefficients can represent as atoms, molecules or moles.