Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: Under the conditions of a biochemical reaction, free energy (G) is defined as the amount of energy available to perform work. The spontaneity of any reaction depends upon the value of change in free energy.

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A spontaneous reaction is one in which the change in free energy (ΔG) has a _______ value. (a) positive (b) negative (c) positive or negative (d) none of the preceding (ΔG has no measurable value)
Which of the following statements is true? (a) The largerthe Q, the larger the ΔG°. (b) If Q = 0, the system is at equilibrium.(c) If a reaction is spontaneous under standardconditions, it is spontaneous under all conditions. (d) Thefree-energy change for a reaction is independent of temperature.(e) If Q > 1, ΔG > ΔG°.
Label the following statements true or false: (c) A nonspontaneous reaction will proceed spontaneously in the reverse direction. (d) A spontaneous process can occur with a large decrease in entropy.
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