The Gibbs energy at equilibrium::Delta G = Delta G at standard conditions + RTlnK
The Gibbs energy::Delta G at standard conditions = Delta G + RTlnQ
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- G is the overall free energy change between actual starting chemical potentials of all components and equilibrium.
- Q is actual starting conditions
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Coupled reactions
- Coupled reaction makes an unfavorable reaction favorable
- Many biological processes are endergonic (the physiological mass action ratio > equilibrium mass action ratio)
- A reaction that wants to reverse can move forward by:
- Free energy coupling::Add delta G values of coupled processes
- Removal of products
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