Fotosíntesis

6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2

Descripción general

The most important photochemical reaction on Earth. Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria use chlorophyll to capture sunlight and convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. The light reactions split water at photosystem II, while the Calvin cycle fixes CO₂. This reaction produces virtually all atmospheric oxygen and is the foundation of most food chains.

Participantes

Rol Sustancia Coeficiente Estado
Reactivo Dióxido de carbono CO₂ 6 (g)
Reactivo Agua H₂O 6 (l)
Producto Glucosa C₆H₁₂O₆ 1 (s)

Ejemplo cotidiano

Every bite of food you eat and every breath of oxygen you inhale ultimately traces back to photosynthesis.

Importancia industrial

Modelo para el desarrollo de celdas solares artificiales, fotocatálisis y bioeconomía basada en biomasa.

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the equation for Fotosíntesis?
The balanced equation is: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.
What type of reaction is Fotosíntesis?
Fotosíntesis is a fotoquímica reaction.
Is Fotosíntesis exothermic or endothermic?
Fotosíntesis is endothermic (absorbs energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is 2803.0 kJ/mol.
What conditions are needed for Fotosíntesis?
This reaction requires a catalyst (Chlorophyll).