Photolysis

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Photolysis
Photolysis is the use of light to break down a
molecule of water
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Photolysis
Photolysis takes place inside the thylakoid where
there are numerous enzymes.
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Photolysis
Light enters the thylakoid
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Photolysis
Light Activates the enzymes which break down
water.
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Photolysis
The Oxygen and hydrogen atoms are separated by
the enzymes.
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Photolysis
Each Hydrogen has one electron.
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Photolysis
Because of their chemical properties, the Oxygen
bonds with another from a different reaction to
form a diatomic molecule, while the Hydrogens
ionize in the aqueous solution.
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Photolysis
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The Final Products of Hydrolysis are half a
diatomic Oxygen Molecule, 2 electrons and 2
Hydrogen ions.