Question

23 if a chemical reaction such as photosynthesis begins with 6 atoms of carbon (c), how many atoms of carbon (c) should be in the products? a 12 atoms of carbon (c) b 6 atoms of carbon (c) c 3 atoms of carbon (c) d 2 atoms of carbon (c)

Explanation:

Step1: Law of conservation of mass

In a chemical reaction, the number of atoms of each element is conserved. That is, the number of atoms of an element in the reactants is equal to the number of atoms of that element in the products.

Step2: Count carbon atoms

Here, the reaction begins with 6 atoms of carbon (C). So, the number of carbon atoms in the products should also be 6.

Answer:

B. 6 atoms of carbon (C)