Energy and matter Flashcards
1
Q
What is the composition of air?
A
It consists of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 1 % other gases and water vapour
2
Q
What are the chemical equations and processes for photosynthesis and respiration?
A
Photosynthesis
6CO2+6H2O->C6H12O6+6O2
Respiration
C6H12O+6O2->6H2O
3
Q
what are the laws of Thermodynamics on energy and matter?
A
- Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it only changes form
- During every transformation, some energy is given off as heat. But heat is eventually lost to the atomosphere and is no longer available to ecosystems