The chemical equation for photosynthesis:

Question

6C02 + 6H20 - C6H1206 + 602
suggests that blowing on a glass of water placed in a sunbeam will produce glucose and oxygen. Compare the chemical equation to the actual process of photosynthesis and explain why no reaction will occur if someone were to blow on a glass of water in a sunbeam. Explain your answer in 1-2 sentences.

Answer 1

The chemical equation for photosynthesis does not take into account the energy from the sun that is necessary for the reaction to occur. Without the energy from the sun, no reaction will occur if someone were to blow on a glass of water in a sunbeam.