The Change in Free Energy of a Reaction, Delta G

question 27

Multiple Choice

The change in free energy of a reaction, delta G, is calculated by

• A) subtracting the free energy content of the products from that of the reactants.
• B) subtracting the free energy content of the reactants from that of the products.
• C) adding the free energy content of the products to that of the reactants.
• D) the amount of free energy content of the reactants.
• E) the amount of free energy content of the products.

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