Hydrolysis

Water splitting chemical bonds — how digestion, soap-making, and cellular energy release actually run.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Digestion is hydrolysis: proteins, starches, and fats are cut into absorbable pieces by adding water.
• ATP hydrolysis to ADP releases about 30.5 kJ/mol under standard conditions and powers cellular machinery.
• It is the reverse of condensation, the bond-forming reaction that builds polymers by expelling water.

Specifications & Metrics

• GENERAL FORM: AB + H₂O → A–OH + B–H