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If [S]in > [S]out, delta G is ___

A) Positive
B) Negative
C) Zero
D) Unchanged

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Final answer:

If [S]in > [S]out, delta G is A) Positive

Step-by-step explanation:

If [S]in > [S]out, delta G is A) Positive

In thermodynamics, delta G represents the Gibbs free energy change of a system. If the concentration of reactants ([S]in) is greater than the concentration of products ([S]out), it means the reaction is not at equilibrium. Delta G being positive in this case indicates that the reaction is non-spontaneous, meaning it requires an input of energy to proceed.

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