Question 2 (1 point)\ The oxidation of glucose to

CO_(2)

and

H_(2)O

is highly exergonic:

\\\\Delta G=-636kca(l)/(m)ole

This reaction is spontaneous, but why is it very slow on its own?\ The formation of six

CO_(2)

molecules from one glucose molecule decreases entropy\ There is too much

CO_(2)

in the air.\

CO_(2)

has higher energy than glucose.\ Few glucose and oxygen molecules have the activation energy at room temperature.

The oxidation of glucose to CO2 and H2O is highly exergonic: G=636kcal/mole This reaction is spontaneous, but why is it very slow on its own? The formation of six CO2 molecules from one glucose molecule decreases entropy There is too much CO2 in the air. CO2 has higher energy than glucose. Few glucose and oxygen molecules have the activation energy at room temperature