Question

how are the reactants represented in the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
6co₂+ o₂
6co₂+ 6h₂o
c₆h₁₂o₆+ 6o₂
c₆h₁₂o₆ + 6h₂o

Explanation:

Photosynthesis is a process in which plants use carbon dioxide (\(CO_2\)) and water (\(H_2O\)) as reactants. The chemical equation for photosynthesis is \(6CO_2 + 6H_2O\stackrel{light}{\longrightarrow}C_6H_{12}O_6+6O_2\). In this equation, the reactants are on the left - hand side. \(6CO_2 + O_2\) is incorrect because \(O_2\) is a product. \(C_6H_{12}O_6+6O_2\) and \(C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6H_2O\) have glucose (\(C_6H_{12}O_6\)) which is a product of photosynthesis, not a reactant.

Answer:

\(6CO_2 + 6H_2O\) (the second option)