The equation, 6CO_2 + 6H_2O -> C_6H_12O_6 + 6O_2, is what type of reaction?

1 Answer
Mar 6, 2017

Well, it looks like a reaction that occurs in green plants under sunlight..........

Explanation:

Carbon dioxide on the left hand side, sugar and dioxygen on the right hand side. Is this magic? The name begins with a "P".

What do you call the reverse reaction?

C_6H_12O_6 +6O_2 rarr 6CO_2 + 6H_2O

The name begins with a "C".

How does energy transfer in each reaction?