Determine the maximum yield of atp per mole of nitrite


Some species of bacteria can oxidize nitrite to nitrate using the energy released by the transfer of electrons to drive ATP synthesis. The relevant redox reactions are as follows:
NO3- + 2H+ + 2e- ---> NO2- +H2O, E= 0.42V
1/2 O2 + 2H+ + 2e- ---> H2O, E= 0.82V

F= 23.062 kilocals/mol

(ii) determine the maximum yield of ATP per mole of nitrite oxidized. What is the % efficiency of ATP synthesis in this system? What happens to the energy not used for ATP synthesis?

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