As Described in Case 1, Some Extremophiles Can Use Hydrogen

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Essay

As described in Case 1, some extremophiles can use hydrogen sulfide gas (H₂S) as a source of energy. What can you conclude about the G of the reaction and the relative potential energies of the reactant and product?

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