Photosynthesis (CIE IGCSE Chemistry)

• Photosynthesis is an endothermic reaction
  • Energy is taken in from the environment by chloroplasts / chlorophyll
• The reactants for photosynthesis are carbon dioxide and water
• They are converted into glucose and oxygen 
• Chlorophyll (found in chloroplasts) and energy from light are required for this reaction to occur
• The word equation for photosynthesis is:

Carbon dioxide and water producing glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis

Extended tier only

• The balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis is:

Balanced symbol equation for photosynthesis