The chemical equation for photosynthesis:

Question

6CO2+6H2O→C6H12O6+6O2
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.

Answer 1

The chemical equation for photosynthesis is a simplified representation of the actual process of photosynthesis. In reality, photosynthesis requires the presence of light energy, water, and carbon dioxide, as well as the presence of chlorophyll and other enzymes. Blowing on a glass of water in a sunbeam will not provide the necessary light energy, enzymes, and other components for photosynthesis to occur, and therefore no reaction will occur.