Can ATP be Compared to a Capacitor in Terms of Energy Storage?

[Stanley514]

I`ve read that ATP stores lot of energy because it have three oxygen atoms, each one with spare electron.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adenosine_triphosphate"
1)So it seems very similar to capacitor to me.How it happens that ATP do not experience the similar problems to capacitor such as dielectric breakdown and self discharge?If human body contains huge amount of ATP molecules it should have giant negative charge.So why we do not make lightnings to the ground?
2)Is it possible to make a capacitor which whould work similar to ATP and store huge amount of energy?

 

[zhermes]

ATP is much more like a battery than a capacitor. It has no net charge in its standard state.

 

[Stanley514]

ATP is much more like a battery than a capacitor. It has no net charge in its standard state.

How then you explain this picture:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:ATP_structure.svg"
There is four oxygen atoms which have negative charge on the picture O- O- O- O-
How is it possible that entire molecule has no negative charge?Could you explain it in detail?

 

[zhermes]

Those negative charges are solvated by protons in an aqueous environment, which stabilize the molecule. The energy is stored in the bonds between oxygen, not in charge separation (per se).

 

[LudusRex]

I can provide an explanation for the comparison between ATP and a capacitor. ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule that serves as the primary energy source for cellular processes in living organisms. It is often described as the "energy currency" of the cell because it stores and releases energy as needed. Similarly, a capacitor is an electronic component that stores electrical energy in an electric field.

The comparison between ATP and a capacitor is based on their ability to store energy. However, there are significant differences between the two. ATP is a complex molecule that undergoes a series of chemical reactions to release energy, while a capacitor simply stores electrical charge. Additionally, ATP is constantly being used and replenished in the body, while a capacitor can hold its charge for a longer period of time.

Regarding the question about dielectric breakdown and self-discharge, it is important to note that ATP is a biological molecule and operates within a specific environment and under certain conditions in the body. This environment is carefully regulated by various enzymes and processes to ensure that ATP functions properly and does not experience these problems.

As for the comparison between the negative charge of ATP and lightning, it is important to understand that the negative charge of ATP is on a much smaller scale and is not comparable to the immense charge of a lightning bolt. Additionally, the negative charge of ATP is balanced by positive charges in the body, preventing any potential for electrical discharges.

In terms of creating a capacitor that works similarly to ATP, it is currently not possible to replicate the complex processes and functions of ATP in a man-made capacitor. ATP is a highly specialized molecule that has evolved over millions of years to efficiently store and release energy in living organisms. However, scientists continue to study and learn from ATP's properties in order to develop new and improved energy storage technologies.