Chapter 18: Problem 34
What is the role of ATP in biological reactions?
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Chapter 18: Problem 34
What is the role of ATP in biological reactions?
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For each pair of substances listed here, choose the one having the larger standard entropy value at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). The same molar amount is used in the comparison. Explain the basis for your choice. (a) \(\operatorname{Li}(s)\) or \(\operatorname{Li}(l)\) (b) \(\mathrm{C}_{2} \mathrm{H}_{5} \mathrm{OH}(l)\) or \(\mathrm{CH}_{3} \mathrm{OCH}_{3}(l)\) (c) \(\operatorname{Ar}(g)\) or \(\operatorname{Xe}(g)\) (d) \(\mathrm{CO}(g)\) or \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}(g)\) (e) \(\mathrm{O}_{2}(g)\) or \(\mathrm{O}_{3}(g)\) (f) \(\mathrm{NO}_{2}(g)\) or \(\mathrm{N}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{4}(g)\)
The equilibrium constant \(K_{P}\) for the reaction $$ \mathrm{CO}(g)+\mathrm{Cl}_{2}(g) \rightleftharpoons \mathrm{COCl}_{2}(g) $$ is \(5.62 \times 10^{35}\) at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\). Calculate \(\Delta G_{\mathrm{f}}^{\circ}\) for \(\mathrm{COCl}_{2}\) at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\).
In the metabolism of glucose, the first step is the conversion of glucose to glucose 6 -phosphate: glucose \(+\mathrm{H}_{3} \mathrm{PO}_{4} \longrightarrow\) glucose 6 -phosphate \(+\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\) $$ \Delta G^{\circ}=13.4 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol} $$ Because \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) is positive, this reaction does not favor the formation of products. Show how this reaction can be made to proceed by coupling it with the hydrolysis of ATP. Write an equation for the coupled reaction and estimate the equilibrium constant for the coupled process.
Explain the following nursery rhyme in terms of the second law of thermodynamics. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall; Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the King's horses and all the King's men Couldn't put Humpty together again.
From the values of \(\Delta H\) and \(\Delta S,\) predict which of the following reactions would be spontaneous at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) : Reaction \(\mathrm{A}: \Delta H=10.5 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}, \Delta S=30 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K} \cdot \mathrm{mol}\) reaction \(\mathrm{B}: \Delta H=1.8 \mathrm{~kJ} / \mathrm{mol}, \Delta S=-113 \mathrm{~J} / \mathrm{K} \cdot \mathrm{mol}\). If either of the reactions is nonspontaneous at \(25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\), at what temperature might it become spontaneous?
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