How many water and carbon dioxide molecules take part, respectively, in the process of photosynthesis as indicated by the following unbalanced equation? H2O(l) + CO2(g) → C6H12O6(aq) + O2(g) = H2O(l)…

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How many water and carbon dioxide molecules take part, respectively, in the process of photosynthesis as indicated by the following unbalanced equation? H2O(l) + CO2(g) → C6H12O6(aq) + O2(g) = H2O(l) (In the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll).

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6 and 6

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Explanation: The balanced equation for photosynthesis is: 6 H2O(l) + 6 CO2(g) → C6H12O6(aq) + 6 O2(g) Therefore, 6 molecules of water and 6 molecules of carbon dioxide are required for photosynthesis to produce one molecule of glucose and six molecules of oxygen.

How many water and carbon dioxide molecules take part, respectively, in the process of photosynthesis as indicated by the following unbalanced equation? H2O(l) + CO2(g) → C6H12O6(aq) + O2(g) = H2O(l) (In the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll).

Answer: B. 6 and 6

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