How do we know if chemical reactions can support life?

What will be an ideal response?


•To determine whether a reaction will go forward:
•DG0 reaction = sum DG0 products - sum DG0 reactants.
•Assumptions = pH 7, 25°C, and [1 M].


•If DG0 is negative, the reaction will proceed spontaneously, If DG0 is positive, the reaction won't proceed spontaneously.

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