The Carbon Cycle

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The definition of the carbon cycle

The Carbon Cycle is the circulation of carbon atoms between living organisms and their surroundings. Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is synthesized by plants into plant tissue, which is ingested and metabolized by animals and converted to carbon dioxide again during respiration and decay




Usage of Carbon Dioxide

Photosynthesis

In the presence of sunlight, Green Plants convert carbon dioxide and water to form glucose and oxygen.
6CO2 + 6H2O -->C6O12O6 + 6O2


Release of Carbon Dioxide

- Combustion

Burning of carbon containing fuel formed carbon dioxide and water.


C + O2 --> CO2
CH4 + O2 --> CO2 + 2H2O


- Respiration

C6O12O6 + 6O2 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O



Photosynthesis
Through the process of photosynthesis, plants remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and through this process green plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen in the presence of sunlight.

6CO2 (g)+ 6H2O (l) --> C6H12O6 (aq) + 6O2 (g)