8.2 exergonic-endergonic Flashcards
1
Q
exergonic
A
net release of free energy
- negative G
- able to do work
2
Q
endergonic
A
absorb free energy from surroundings
-non spontaneous
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3
Q
what happens when a system reaches equilibrium
A
they stop doing work
4
Q
how does metabolism work so that it never stops doing work
A
its never at equilibrium
b/ of constant flow of materials in and out
