Calculate the Gibbs free energy change (ΔG) for the following chemical reaction: ATP → ADP + Pi The reaction occurs at 68ºF, the change in heat (ΔH) = 19,070 calories, and the change in entropy (ΔS) = 90 cal/K.
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The formula to convert Fahrenheit to Kelvin is K = (F - 32) * 5/9 + 273.15. So, 68°F = (68 - 32) * 5/9 + 273.15 = 293.15 K. The formula for Gibbs free energy change is ΔG = ΔH - TΔS. We need to make sure that the units for ΔH and TΔS are the same. Given ΔH is Show more…
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