Chapter 22, Problem 22.43QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The minimum temperature at which the protein wound denature spontaneously has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Enthalpy change is $\Delta H$ and entropy change is $\Delta S.$

Gibbs free energy change is $\Delta G.$ $\Delta H,\Delta S$ and $\Delta G$ are related as,

    $\Delta G=\Delta H-T\Delta S$

Gibbs free energy change is denoted as ‘G’.  $\Delta G$ refers to change in free energy.  $\Delta G°$ is defined as standard free energy change under standard conditions of $25°C$ temperature and $1\text{ atm}$ pressure.