No energy storage in chemical bonds
No energy storage in chemical bonds
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化学键中没有能量储存
DOI:
10.1080/00219266.1976.9654072
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发表时间:
1976
影响因子:
1.1
通讯作者:
S. Novick
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作者:
S. Novick
References to certain biological molecules as energy sources frequently lead to the mistaken idea that energy is released when bonds are broken in these molecules. The misconception is reinforced by the widespread use of the term ‘high-energy bond’. A group of university science majors were asked to give a molecular interpretation of the statement, ‘fats supply energy to the body’. Their responses clearly reflect the confusion of bond-energy with the energy associated with a chemical reaction. It is suggested that energy changes in biological processes should rest on the following ideas: Single interactions in chemical systems involve formation or breaking of bonds. Formation of a bond is always accompanied by a release of energy, and breaking a bond always requires energy. Energy changes in chemical processes are the net result of the breaking and formation of bonds. In the interests of a sound understanding of energy transformations, the high-energy bond idea should be treated cautiously. The Nuffield A...