Write the balanced equation for photosynthesis. Name the mineral element essential for the formation of chlorophyll.

$6\text{CO}_2 + 12\text{H}_2\text{O} \xrightarrow[\text{chlorophyll}]{\text{light energy}} \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6 + 6\text{H}_2\text{O} + 6\text{O}_2 \uparrow$

The mineral element essential for the formation of chlorophyll is magnesium.