Free Energy Reactions (First Law of Thermodynamics)

beauknows

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13 years ago

Free Energy Reactions (First Law of Thermodynamics)

Hey guys, quick question:

If reactions that favour an increase in free energy occur throughout our lives, then how can the first law of Thermodynamics hold true?

Thanks so much in advance, much appreciated Smiling Face with Open Mouth

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- Beau

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karim89

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13 years ago

There is always an energy gain and energy loss for any particular system, but the net gain and the net loss in the universe is none existent, for that every gain by a system occurs at the expense of another system.
If we were to say that reactions that favor an increase in free energy occurs mostly in our body, this is done simultaneously by reactions that favor a decrease in free energy for an animal or plant we're eating.

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Quote from: karim89 (13 years ago)

I couldn't have said it any better Slight Smile

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beauknows Author

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13 years ago

Karim89, I think I love you Face with Stuck-out Tongue

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I totally get it now, thanks so much!

Star, thanks for looking into the topic Slight Smile

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- Beau!

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karim89

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13 years ago

thank you star, and beauknows you're welcome Slight Smile

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