Question

Which direction, forward or backward, will be favored in a reaction if delta G = 0?

Answer 1

When delta G is equal to zero, neither forward nor backward direction is favored in a reaction because the system is at equilibrium.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the change in Gibbs free energy (delta G) is zero, it means that the forward and reverse driving forces are equal, and the system is at equilibrium. At equilibrium, there is no net reaction, and the reaction can occur in both the forward and reverse directions at the same rate. Therefore, neither forward nor backward direction is favored in a reaction when delta G is equal to zero.