Source: Organization in Living Systems
Please work in a group of 2-3 and answer the following questions using the comment function.
- What is the difference between exergonic and endergonic chemical reactions? Please provide an example for each type of reactions.
- Please reflect, after viewing the video, what concepts you are not clear about or are challenging for you to understand.
Jonathan Barrett
ReplyDeleteJen Glover
Exergonic: is a reaction where the change in the Gibbs free energy is negative, which indicates a spontaneous reaction
-example: burning gas on a stove
Endergonic: is a reaction where the change in the Gibbs free energy is positive, and the energy is absorbed.
-example: dissolving salt in water
We understood all aspects pretty well. =)
To Jonathan and Jen,
ReplyDeleteI am curious when you mentioned Gibbs free energy what kinds of concepts in your mind?