Question

photosynthesis is a chemical reaction where carbon dioxide and water react to form glucose (c₆h₁₂o₆) and oxygen gas. which represents the proper balanced equation for photosynthesis? a c₆h₁₂o₆ + o₂ → co₂ + h₂o b co₂ + h₂o → c₆h₁₂o₆ + o₂ c c₆h₁₂o₆ + 6o₂ → 6co₂ + 6h₂o d 6co₂ + 6h₂o → c₆h₁₂o₆ + 6o₂

Explanation:

Step1: Recall photosynthesis reactants and products

Reactants are carbon - dioxide ($CO_2$) and water ($H_2O$), products are glucose ($C_6H_{12}O_6$) and oxygen ($O_2$).

Step2: Balance the equation

We need 6 moles of $CO_2$ and 6 moles of $H_2O$ to form 1 mole of $C_6H_{12}O_6$ and 6 moles of $O_2$. The balanced equation is $6CO_2 + 6H_2O
ightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6+6O_2$.

Answer:

D. $6CO_2 + 6H_2O
ightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2$