Carbon Cycle

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  • Carbon Cycle

    • the carbon cycle is the process of maintaining the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
    • the rate of production of carbon dioxide is balanced by the rate of removal of carbon dioxide
  • Production of Carbon Dioxide (memories formulas)

    • Living things respire to get energy, glucose is broken down into carbon dioxide and water C6H12O6(aq) + 6O2(g) -> 6CO2(g) + 6H2O(l)
    • when fossil fuels containing methane are burnt, carbon dioxide and carbon are produced CH4(g) + 2O2(g) -> CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)
    • When dead organisms are broken down by decomposers, carbon dioxide is released to the atmosphere
  • Removal of Carbon Dioxide (memories formulas)

    • Plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen in the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll during photosynthesis 6COs(g) + 6H2O(l) -> C6H12O6(aq) + 6O2(g)
    • carbon dioxide dissolves in oceans and other water bodies to form carbonate ions. The carbonate ions are converted into calcium carbonate, which makes up the shells of marine organisms and builds up on the seabed when the organisms die