Question

the equation below represents photosynthesis? what are the 2 missing components? 6co₂ + 6h₂o + → c₆h₁₂o₆ +

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Photosynthesis Equation

The general equation for photosynthesis is \( 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \text{Light Energy}
ightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \).

Step2: Identify Missing Components

From the given equation \( 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + \square
ightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + \square \), the first missing component is the energy source (light energy) required for the reaction, and the second missing component is the by - product oxygen (\(O_2\)) (in the correct stoichiometry, it should be \(6O_2\), but for the missing component identification, the key substance is \(O_2\)).

Answer:

The two missing components are Light Energy (in the first box) and \(6O_2\) (or \(O_2\) as the main substance, with the correct stoichiometric coefficient being 6) (in the second box). In terms of the substances (ignoring the coefficient for the second box's main substance identification), the first missing component is Light Energy and the second is \(O_2\) (with the correct equation having \(6O_2\)).