Chemistry

Problem

An endergonic biochemical reaction has

\Delta G^\circ = +40\,\text{kJ}

298\,\text{K}

. It is coupled to the hydrolysis of one mole of ATP, for which

\Delta G^\circ = -31\,\text{kJ}

at the same temperature. Determine whether the coupled process is spontaneous under standard conditions at

298\,\text{K}