Exergonic reaction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004204",
  "term": "Exergonic reaction",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical reaction characterized by a negative overall standard Gibbs free energy change (ΔG° < 0). Such a reaction proceeds spontaneously in the forward direction under standard conditions, releasing energy that can be used to perform work. It is distinguished from an exothermic reaction, which is defined by a negative enthalpy change (ΔH < 0), although the two properties frequently coincide.",
  "synonyms": [
    "exoergic reaction"
  ],
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 149. 'A glossary of terms used in chemical kinetics, including reaction dynamics (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 165 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668010149)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/exergonic-reaction/"
}