Reactions proceed until composition of rxn mixture (given by Q)
corresponds to minimum Gibbs Free Energy.
ΔG changes throughout reaction because Q changes.
ΔG = ΔG0 + RT ln Q
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ΔG0 < 0 K > 1 Productfavored at equilibrium |
ΔG0 > 0
K < 1 Reactantfavored at equilibrium |