If the Change in Entropy for a Process Is Much

question 25

Multiple Choice

If the change in entropy for a process is much less than the change in enthalpy, why might the entropy change be the dominant factor in determining the overall free energy of the process?

• A)biochemical reactions are performed at relatively constant pressure
• B)biochemical reactions generally occur around 300 K.
• C)biochemical reactions involve few reactants and products
• D)biochemical reactions involve mixtures of molecules, never pure substances
• E)all of the above

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