To determine the products of photosynthesis based on the given chemical equation, let's analyze the equation step-by-step.
The given equation for photosynthesis is:
[tex]\[ 6 CO_2 + 6 H_2O \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6 O_2 \][/tex]
1. Understanding Reactants and Products:
- Reactants are the substances that are used up in a reaction.
- Products are the substances that are produced as a result of a reaction.
2. Identify Reactants:
- The left side of the arrow ([tex]\(\rightarrow\)[/tex]) represents the reactants.
- In this equation, the reactants are [tex]\(6 CO_2\)[/tex] (carbon dioxide) and [tex]\(6 H_2O\)[/tex] (water).
3. Identify Products:
- The right side of the arrow represents the products.
- In this equation, the products are [tex]\(C_6H_{12}O_6\)[/tex] and [tex]\(6 O_2\)[/tex].
4. Names and Roles:
- [tex]\(C_6H_{12}O_6\)[/tex] is glucose, a type of sugar that plants use for energy and growth.
- [tex]\(O_2\)[/tex] is oxygen, which is released into the atmosphere.
Thus, the products of photosynthesis according to the equation are:
[tex]\[ C_6H_{12}O_6 \text{ (glucose) and } O_2 \text{ (oxygen)} \][/tex]
Therefore, the answer to the question is that the products of photosynthesis are:
[tex]\[ \text{glucose (C}_6 \text{H}_{12} \text{O}_6\text{) and oxygen (O}_2\text{)}. \][/tex]
