Reactants, Products, photosynthesis and cellular resp. Flashcardizz

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What is a reactant?

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A reactant is a substance that is present at the start of a chemical reaction and is consumed during the reaction.

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Where are reactants located in a chemical equation?

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Reactants are always on the left side of a chemical equation.

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What is a product in a chemical reaction?

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A product is a substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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In the photosynthesis equation, what are the reactants?

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The reactants in the photosynthesis equation 6CO2 + 6H2O are carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

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What is the main product of photosynthesis?

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The main product of photosynthesis is glucose (C6H12O6).

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What role do enzymes play in chemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

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What is the difference between a reactant and a product?

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A reactant is a starting material in a chemical reaction, while a product is a substance formed as a result of the reaction.

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What is the significance of coefficients in a chemical equation?

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Coefficients indicate the number of molecules or moles of a substance involved in a reaction.

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What does the arrow in a chemical equation represent?

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The arrow in a chemical equation represents the direction of the reaction, indicating that reactants are transformed into products.

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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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The chemical equation for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O -> C6H12O6 + 6O2.