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+ve,-ve & zero ΔGo
Negative ΔGo
There is a net loss of energy and the reaction goes
spontaneously to the right, i.e. A is converted to B.
The reaction is said to be exergonic.
Positive ΔGo:
There is a net gain of energy and the reaction does not go
spontaneously from A to B.
The reaction is said to be endergonic.
ΔGo is zero:
If ΔG = 0, the reaction is in equilibrium.
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