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What is surface tension primarily a measure of?
What is surface tension primarily a measure of?
How do electrolytes affect water surface tension?
How do electrolytes affect water surface tension?
Which component provides the hydrophilic nature of a surfactant?
Which component provides the hydrophilic nature of a surfactant?
What is the role of an emulsifier in an emulsion?
What is the role of an emulsifier in an emulsion?
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Which type of emulsion is characterized by oil droplets dispersed in water?
Which type of emulsion is characterized by oil droplets dispersed in water?
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What happens to the surface tension of water upon the addition of organic compounds?
What happens to the surface tension of water upon the addition of organic compounds?
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Which of the following describes the structure of a surfactant?
Which of the following describes the structure of a surfactant?
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What effect do surfactants have on surface tension?
What effect do surfactants have on surface tension?
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What characterizes the binding site of a protein?
What characterizes the binding site of a protein?
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How do globular proteins demonstrate specificity?
How do globular proteins demonstrate specificity?
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What is denaturation in the context of proteins?
What is denaturation in the context of proteins?
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Which type of modulator is characterized as being able to cause permanent changes to a protein?
Which type of modulator is characterized as being able to cause permanent changes to a protein?
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Which factor does not significantly affect protein function?
Which factor does not significantly affect protein function?
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Which type of inhibitor binds to the same site as the ligand?
Which type of inhibitor binds to the same site as the ligand?
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What is the most common type of covalent modulator?
What is the most common type of covalent modulator?
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What role do small molecules termed antagonists play in relation to proteins?
What role do small molecules termed antagonists play in relation to proteins?
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Study Notes
1.4.4. Surface Tension
- A water molecule at the center of a liquid is pulled by all surrounding molecules. The resultant force is zero.
- A molecule at the liquid-gas interface experiences a net force pulling it into the liquid (non-polar molecules).
- Surface tension is the resultant force pulling the molecule inwards, perpendicular to the surface. It's a characteristic property of each liquid.
- A liquid in contact with a gas/air acts as an elastic membrane.
1.4.4. Effects of the dissolution of chemicals
- Dissolving mineral electrolytes in water slightly increases the surface tension. The increase is proportionate to the concentration. (Ex: sea water vs. pure water)
- Larger molecules (e.g., carbohydrates, proteins) can lower surface tension. The more concentrated, the more effective.
1.4.4. Surfactants (Surface-Active Agents)
- Surfactants are substances that lower surface tension.
- A surfactant is a compound with a hydrophobic (water-repelling) long chain and a hydrophilic (water-attracting) carboxyl group.
- This amphipathic structure allows them to modify the behavior of liquid surfaces.
1.4.5. Emulsions
- An emulsion is a mixture of two immiscible (non-mixable) liquids (like oil and water) made more homogeneous with an emulsifier.
- Emulsifiers reduce surface tension at the interface of the two immiscible liquids, making the mixtures stable.
- The emulsifier coats the droplets of one liquid (forming a protective film), preventing them from combining.
- Two possible types of emulsions:
- Oil-in-water (O/W): Oil droplets dispersed in water
- Water-in-oil (W/O): Water droplets dispersed in oil
- Examples:
- Milk
- Mayonnaise
- Butter
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Test your understanding of surface tension in liquids, its effects due to the dissolution of chemicals, and the role of surfactants. This quiz covers key concepts about how molecules interact at the liquid-gas interface and how different substances influence surface properties. Perfect for reinforcing your knowledge in physical chemistry.
