Question

Consider again the reaction for photosynthesis: 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

Select the correct mole ratio to complete the calculation shown below.
1) 1 mol c6h12o6/6 mol O2

2)6 mol O2/ 1 mol c6h12o6

3)6 mol c6h12o6/ 1 mol O2

4)1 mol O2/6 mol c6h12o6

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Answer 1

The correct mole ratio for the photosynthesis reaction 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2 is 6 mol O2/ 1 mol C6H12O6, reflecting that 6 moles of O2 are produced for every 1 mole of C6H12O6 created.

To determine the correct mole ratio to complete the calculation for photosynthesis 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2, we must look at the balanced chemical equation. The equation shows that 6 moles of carbon dioxide (CO2) react to produce 1 mole of glucose (C6H12O6) and 6 moles of oxygen (O2). Therefore, the correct mole ratio that would allow us to relate the moles of glucose to the moles of oxygen is option 2: 6 mol O2/ 1 mol C6H12O6.

Answer 2

Stoichiometry is important in all aspects of chemistry. It is a quantitative analysis of the ratio of reactants to products (the amount of reactants required to produce the desired products). For photosynthesis it is 6CO2 + 6H2O ==> C6H12O6 + 6O2. The mole ratio is 6 carbon dioxide + 6 water ==> 1 glucose + 6 oxygen.

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