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What does the first law of thermodynamics describe?
What does the first law of thermodynamics describe?
In a biological reaction, what does ΔH represent?
In a biological reaction, what does ΔH represent?
What indicates a spontaneous reaction according to the second law of thermodynamics?
What indicates a spontaneous reaction according to the second law of thermodynamics?
When ΔG is greater than zero, what does it imply about the reaction?
When ΔG is greater than zero, what does it imply about the reaction?
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How does entropy relate to energy in a closed system according to the second law?
How does entropy relate to energy in a closed system according to the second law?
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What is the condition for a reaction to go spontaneously to the right according to Keq?
What is the condition for a reaction to go spontaneously to the right according to Keq?
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What relationship does the equation ∆G = ∆H – T∆S illustrate?
What relationship does the equation ∆G = ∆H – T∆S illustrate?
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What is the main consideration when analyzing energetics in biological systems?
What is the main consideration when analyzing energetics in biological systems?
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What is the relationship between free energy change and enthalpy and entropy for a reaction?
What is the relationship between free energy change and enthalpy and entropy for a reaction?
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Which of the following correctly describes a nucleophile?
Which of the following correctly describes a nucleophile?
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Under which condition does a chemical reaction spontaneously proceed to the left?
Under which condition does a chemical reaction spontaneously proceed to the left?
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What is the standard free-energy change at equilibrium?
What is the standard free-energy change at equilibrium?
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Which components are necessary to define a system according to the second law of thermodynamics?
Which components are necessary to define a system according to the second law of thermodynamics?
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Which statement correctly reflects the relationship between equilibrium constants and standard free-energy changes?
Which statement correctly reflects the relationship between equilibrium constants and standard free-energy changes?
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What happens to ΔG, ΔH, and ΔS during a spontaneous reaction moving toward equilibrium?
What happens to ΔG, ΔH, and ΔS during a spontaneous reaction moving toward equilibrium?
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Which of the following correctly describes an electrophile?
Which of the following correctly describes an electrophile?
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Study Notes
Bioenergetics
- Bioenergetics is the study of energy transformations in living cells.
- It involves understanding the chemical and physical processes responsible for these energy transformations.
- It’s a branch of biochemistry concerned with the transformation of energy and the use of enzymes by living systems.
- Electron flow provides energy for organisms.
- Autotrophs make their own energy through photosynthesis while heterotrophs obtain energy from other organisms.
- All reactions involving electron flow are oxidation-reduction reactions.
Laws of Thermodynamics
- Thermodynamics helps to understand how energy is transferred and transformed in living systems.
- The focus is on the system (the cell or reaction being studied), its surrounding environment, and the universe.
- Standard state conditions for thermodynamic calculations in biological systems are pH=7, T=298K, Concentration=1M, Atm.P=1.
First Law (Law of Conservation of Energy)
- Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can be converted between forms.
- The total energy leaving the system equals the total energy entering the system minus the stored internal energy.
- Enthalpy (H) is the total energy of a system and is important in biological reactions within cells.
- The change in enthalpy ( ΔH) is the difference between the enthalpy of the products and the enthalpy of the reactants.
- Exothermic reactions release heat (ΔH is negative) and endothermic reactions absorb heat (ΔH is positive).
Second Law (Law of Thermodynamic Spontaneity)
- The equilibrium constant (Keq) is a measure of the directionality of a reaction.
- Reactions proceed spontaneously in the direction that increases entropy (disorder).
- The change in free energy (ΔG) determines the spontaneity of a reaction.
- ΔG measures how far a reaction is from equilibrium and how much energy will be released to reach equilibrium.
- A negative ΔG indicates a spontaneous reaction (exergonic).
- A positive ΔG indicates a non-spontaneous reaction (endergonic).
- The relationship between free energy, enthalpy, and entropy is: ΔG = ΔH – TΔS.
Consequences of the Second Law:
- Chemical reactions involving useful energy will irreversibly degrade into a random form called entropy.
- The total amount of energy in the universe declines over time.
- Entropy (S) represents the degree of randomness or disorder within a system.
- As a reaction proceeds towards equilibrium, entropy increases (ΔS is positive), free energy decreases (ΔG is negative), and the change in enthalpy can be either negative or positive depending on whether the reaction absorbs or releases heat.
Keq and ΔG
- Keq > 1 indicates a spontaneous reaction to the right (forward direction) with a negative ΔG value.
- Keq < 1 indicates a spontaneous reaction to the left (reverse direction) with a positive ΔG value.
- Keq = 1 indicates a reaction at equilibrium with a ΔG value of zero.
Energy
- Free energy can do work in a system at constant pressure and temperature.
- Thermal energy (heat) can do work at constant pressure and varying temperature, but this is not possible in living organisms.
- Entropy represents the unusable energy in a system.
Nucleophiles and Electrophiles
- Nucleophiles are electron-rich functional groups that can donate electrons.
- Electrophiles are electron-deficient functional groups that seek electrons.
- The electronegativity of atoms determines their tendency to attract electrons: F>O>N>C=S>P=H.
Cleavage of C-C or C-H Bonds
- Breaking of C-C or C-H bonds is a crucial step in many biochemical reactions.
Equilibrium Constants (Keq) and Standard Free-Energy Change (ΔG°)
- The equilibrium constant (Keq) measures the ratio of products to reactants at equilibrium.
- The standard free-energy change (ΔG°) is the change in free energy when a reaction occurs under standard conditions (pH=7, T=298K, Concentration=1M, Atm.P=1).
- The relationship between Keq and ΔG° is: ΔG° = -RT ln Keq, where R is the gas constant and T is the temperature in Kelvin.
Additivity of Standard Free-Energy Changes and Equilibrium Constants
- Standard free-energy changes are additive for coupled reactions.
- Equilibrium constants are multiplicative for coupled reactions.
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Test your knowledge on bioenergetics and the laws of thermodynamics as they pertain to living systems. This quiz covers energy transformations, electron flow, and biological thermodynamic principles. Perfect for students studying biochemistry or related fields.
