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The equations and calculations described in this chapter are very useful, but
so far we have not discussed thermodynamic properties other than equilibrium
constants. The other properties introduced in the next three chapters provide a
better understanding of the energetics and equilibria of reactions. We will consider
the basic structure of thermodynamics in Chapter 2 and then to apply these ideas
to chemical reactions in Chapter 3 and biochemical reactions in Chapter 4.
