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How can you determine the equation for fermentation?
Is there a way to calculate the energy produced during fermentation?
Yes, the energy produced during fermentation can be calculated using the Gibbs free energy equation, which tells us the amount of work that can be extracted from a reaction. The Gibbs free energy change (∆G) can be calculated using the equation: ∆G = ∆H - T∆S, where ∆H is the enthalpy change, T is the temperature in kelvin, and ∆S is the entropy change. By calculating the ∆G for the fermentation reaction, we can determine the amount of energy released by the process.