Chapter 15, Problem 42RE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of $\Delta G^{\text{o}\text{'}}$ for the given reaction is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The equation for $\Delta G^{\text{o}\text{'}}$ can be represented as:

$\Delta G^{\text{o}\text{'}}=-RT\ln K_{\text{eq}}^{\text{'}}$

Here, $\Delta G^{\text{o}\text{'}}$ is standard gibbs free energy change, $R$ is gas constant, $T$ is the temperature, and $K_{\text{eq}}^{\text{'}}$ is the equilibrium constant.

The negative value of $\Delta G^{\text{o}\text{'}}$ means that the reaction in which ATP is hydrolyzed to ADP is a spontaneous process in which energy is released.