Free Energy

Question 1

what is the first law of thermodynaimcs?

Answer 1

Energy cannot be lost or created

Change from one form to another

Question 2

what is the second law of thermodynamics?

Answer 2

For all changes in a system the total entropy of the system had its surroundings will increase

Question 3

what is the change in temperature?

Answer 3

AG = AH -TAS )change in) (nits J/mol)

Question 4

what is useful work?

Answer 4

W = -AG (-ve is spontaneous reaction)

Question 5

describe delta G

Answer 5

1. Every reaction has a specific standard free energy
2. Values of delta G are additive
3. Delta G0 associated with conversion of specific substrate to specific product is independent of pathway