6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
Here's what each part represents:
* 6CO₂: Six molecules of carbon dioxide, which is absorbed from the atmosphere.
* 6H₂O: Six molecules of water, which is absorbed from the soil.
* light energy: Energy from sunlight is used to power the reaction.
* C₆H₁₂O₆: One molecule of glucose, a simple sugar that is the primary product of photosynthesis.
* 6O₂: Six molecules of oxygen, which are released into the atmosphere.
In words:
Carbon dioxide and water, in the presence of light energy, are converted into glucose and oxygen.
