(a)
Interpretation:
The reason as to why the entropy of the system increases on hydrolysis of a triphosphate group into a diphosphate and phosphate group has to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The randomness present in the system is known as its entropy. It is an extensive property. At equilibrium, the entropy of the system is zero. It is denoted by
(b)
Interpretation:
The hypothesis that electrostatic repulsion between adjacent phosphate groups controls the exergonicity of the reaction has to be proved. Whether the electrostatic repulsions affect
Concept introduction:
The Gibbs free energy of the system represents the maximum amount of work achieved by a
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