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To determine: Whether ∆G is zero, or have a positive value or a negative value in a reaction in which enthalpy decreases and entropy increases.
Introduction: Under conditions of a biochemical reaction, free energy (G) is defined as the amount of energy available to perform work. Entropy is defined as degree of randomness in a system and enthalpy is defined as the total potential energy of a system.
To determine: Whether the given reaction in which enthalpy decreases and entropy increases is endergonic or exergonic.
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