Asked by Ashley Stoneman on Jun 22, 2024
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Will the reaction A + B turn into C spontaneously "move" forward if the free energy of A + B is 25 units and the free energy of C is 30 units?
Free Energy
The portion of a system's energy that can perform work when temperature and pressure are uniform throughout the system.
Spontaneously
Occurring without external cause or intervention, often in a natural or unexpected manner.
Units
A standard measurement used to quantify physical properties such as length, mass, volume, or time.
- Grasp the concept of energy in chemical reactions, including free energy, energy of activation, and the role of enzymes in altering these energies.
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Rocel TagulaoJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
For a reaction to spontaneously move forward, the change in free energy (ΔG) must be negative. In this case, ΔG = G(products) - G(reactants) = 30 units - 25 units = +5 units, which is positive, indicating the reaction is not spontaneous in the forward direction.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the concept of energy in chemical reactions, including free energy, energy of activation, and the role of enzymes in altering these energies.