Knowing the Change in Free Energy $\Delta$ G)of a Reaction Tells Us
A) the Energy Yield of Reaction

question 61

Multiple Choice

Knowing the change in free energy ( $\Delta$ G) of a reaction tells us

• A) the energy yield of the reaction.
• B) the rate of the reaction.
• C) the end concentration of products.
• D) the optimum temperature for the reaction.
• E) the activation energy.

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