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What best defines a 'system' in the context of thermodynamics?
What best defines a 'system' in the context of thermodynamics?
Which of the following is an example of an equilibrium process in pharmaceuticals?
Which of the following is an example of an equilibrium process in pharmaceuticals?
What term describes a homogeneous section of material within a dosage formulation?
What term describes a homogeneous section of material within a dosage formulation?
In pharmaceutical analysis, what does partitioning between phases typically rely on?
In pharmaceutical analysis, what does partitioning between phases typically rely on?
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How is the concept of 'surroundings' defined in thermodynamic studies?
How is the concept of 'surroundings' defined in thermodynamic studies?
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What kind of measurement does thermal analysis involve in the pharmaceutical context?
What kind of measurement does thermal analysis involve in the pharmaceutical context?
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Which of the following statements about components in a pharmaceutical system is accurate?
Which of the following statements about components in a pharmaceutical system is accurate?
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What is the primary focus of thermodynamics in relation to dosage formulations?
What is the primary focus of thermodynamics in relation to dosage formulations?
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What is the primary purpose of the activity coefficient γi in the equation for chemical potential?
What is the primary purpose of the activity coefficient γi in the equation for chemical potential?
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Which factor is NOT considered in the calculation of Ionic Strength I for a solution?
Which factor is NOT considered in the calculation of Ionic Strength I for a solution?
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In the Debye Huckel Limiting Law, what does the term 'I' represent?
In the Debye Huckel Limiting Law, what does the term 'I' represent?
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How is the mean activity a± of a salt in solution calculated?
How is the mean activity a± of a salt in solution calculated?
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What does the symbol '±' in the activity coefficient γ± signify?
What does the symbol '±' in the activity coefficient γ± signify?
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What does the reduced phase rule formula 'F = C - P + 1' signify in phase diagrams?
What does the reduced phase rule formula 'F = C - P + 1' signify in phase diagrams?
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In a simple eutectic system, which region corresponds to completely solid components?
In a simple eutectic system, which region corresponds to completely solid components?
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The eutectic point in a phase diagram can be described as:
The eutectic point in a phase diagram can be described as:
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In the phase diagram of a simple eutectic system, what does the y-axis typically represent?
In the phase diagram of a simple eutectic system, what does the y-axis typically represent?
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What describes the two regions of solid suspended in solution in the phase diagram?
What describes the two regions of solid suspended in solution in the phase diagram?
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What is a defining feature of naphthalene/benzene as a simple eutectic system?
What is a defining feature of naphthalene/benzene as a simple eutectic system?
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Which statement best describes the phase behavior in the all liquid region of a phase diagram?
Which statement best describes the phase behavior in the all liquid region of a phase diagram?
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What characteristic distinguishes a simple eutectic system from other phase systems?
What characteristic distinguishes a simple eutectic system from other phase systems?
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At the eutectic point, which of the following statements is true?
At the eutectic point, which of the following statements is true?
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What defines the activity coefficient (γ) in a solution?
What defines the activity coefficient (γ) in a solution?
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Which equation represents the relationship between free energy and equilibrium constant?
Which equation represents the relationship between free energy and equilibrium constant?
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In the context of acids and bases, which definition aligns with the Brønsted theory?
In the context of acids and bases, which definition aligns with the Brønsted theory?
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How does one determine the acidity of aqueous solutions?
How does one determine the acidity of aqueous solutions?
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What is the significance of pKa in relation to acid strength?
What is the significance of pKa in relation to acid strength?
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What describes conjugate bases in acid-base reactions?
What describes conjugate bases in acid-base reactions?
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In dilute solutions, how can activities be approximated?
In dilute solutions, how can activities be approximated?
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Which condition is true regarding a strong acid in terms of its Ka and pKa values?
Which condition is true regarding a strong acid in terms of its Ka and pKa values?
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For a monoprotic acid (AH) dissociating in water, which formula correctly describes the dissociation?
For a monoprotic acid (AH) dissociating in water, which formula correctly describes the dissociation?
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What defines polyprotic acids like H3PO4?
What defines polyprotic acids like H3PO4?
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What occurs when the free energy change ($\Delta G$) is equal to zero?
What occurs when the free energy change ($\Delta G$) is equal to zero?
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How is the relationship between $\Delta G$ and the equilibrium constant $K_{eq}$ expressed?
How is the relationship between $\Delta G$ and the equilibrium constant $K_{eq}$ expressed?
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If the value of $\Delta G$ is less than zero ($\Delta G < 0$), what does this indicate about the reaction?
If the value of $\Delta G$ is less than zero ($\Delta G < 0$), what does this indicate about the reaction?
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At what point is the change in free energy ($\Delta G°$) relevant?
At what point is the change in free energy ($\Delta G°$) relevant?
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What is the equilibrium concentration of fructose-6-phosphate ($\text{[F6P]}$) if the reaction starts with 0.1 M of glucose-6-phosphate ($\text{[G6P]}$) and $\Delta G°$ for the process is 2.1 kJ mol−1?
What is the equilibrium concentration of fructose-6-phosphate ($\text{[F6P]}$) if the reaction starts with 0.1 M of glucose-6-phosphate ($\text{[G6P]}$) and $\Delta G°$ for the process is 2.1 kJ mol−1?
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What does the equation $\Delta G - \Delta G° = RT \ln K_{eq}$ represent?
What does the equation $\Delta G - \Delta G° = RT \ln K_{eq}$ represent?
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If the concentration of G3P decreased from 0.05 M to 0.002 M after reaching equilibrium, what can be inferred about the reaction's spontaneity?
If the concentration of G3P decreased from 0.05 M to 0.002 M after reaching equilibrium, what can be inferred about the reaction's spontaneity?
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What key concept relates stability and the condition of a system in equilibrium?
What key concept relates stability and the condition of a system in equilibrium?
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What is the change in free energy ($\Delta G°$) typically associated with spontaneous reactions?
What is the change in free energy ($\Delta G°$) typically associated with spontaneous reactions?
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What happens to the system if it is not at equilibrium?
What happens to the system if it is not at equilibrium?
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Study Notes
Thermodynamics and Pharmaceuticals
- Dosage formulations are governed by thermodynamics and process equilibria.
- Equilibrium processes include:
- Drug binding to receptors or enzymes.
- Biochemical reactions in metabolism.
- Manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
- Formulation processes.
- Equilibrium constants are often used to measure pharmacological activity.
System and Surroundings
- A system is a defined part of the physical world under study.
- Surroundings are the rest of the physical world that is affected by changes in the system.
Equilibrium and Energy
- Equilibrium is defined by equilibrium constants (Keq).
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Energy is defined by:
- First Law: H (enthalpy change)
- Second Law: S (entropy change)
- Gibbs Free Energy: G = H – TS
- Equilibrium occurs when G = 0.
- Spontaneous change occurs when G < 0.
The Relationship between Gibbs Free Energy and Equilibrium Constant
- At equilibrium, G° = −RTlnKeq.
- If not at equilibrium, G − G° = RTlnKeq
- G is the system's free energy; G° is the free energy at equilibrium.
Phases in Pharmaceuticals
- Pharmaceuticals can exist in multiple phases (states of matter, e.g., liquid, solid).
- The reduced phase rule for fixed pressure is: F = C − P + 1, where:
- F = degrees of freedom
- C = number of components
- P = number of phases
Simple Eutectic System
- A simple eutectic system has two components (A and B) and four regions:
- All liquid at higher temperatures.
- All solid at lower temperatures.
- Two regions of solid suspended in solution, one with solid A and the other with solid B.
- One point at which liquid and both solids are in equilibrium: the eutectic point.
Activity and Activity Coefficient
- Activity (ai) is a measure of the effective concentration of a component in a system.
- The activity coefficient (i) quantifies deviations from ideal behavior.
- ai = i[i] , where [i] is the concentration.
Free Energy Changes in Real Systems
- For a process, the free energy change is: ∆𝐺 = ∆𝐺 ° + 𝑅𝑇 ln 𝐾, where:
- ∆𝐺 ° = free energy under standard conditions.
- 𝐾 = equilibrium constant.
- The equilibrium constant is: 𝐾 = 𝑎𝐶𝑐 𝑎𝐷𝑑/𝑎𝐴 𝑎𝐵, where a are activities.
Pharmaceutical Solutions
- Acids and bases are important components of pharmaceutical solutions.
- Ions in solution play a significant role in pharmaceutical behavior.
Acids and Bases
- Brønsted acid: A proton (H+) donor (HA → H+ + A−).
- Brønsted base: A proton (H+) acceptor (B + H+ → BH+).
- Lewis acid: An electron-pair acceptor.
- Lewis base: An electron-pair donor.
Protons in Water
- Protons are solvated in water and represented by the hydronium ion (H3O+).
- HCl + H2O → H3O+ + Cl−.
Conjugate Acids and Bases
- Conjugate base: A− (formed when an acid donates a proton).
- Conjugate acid: BH+ (formed when a base accepts a proton).
- Acids and bases can be neutral, cationic, or anionic.
General Equilibrium for Proton Transfer
- For a transfer of a proton from an acid to a base in water:
- Equilibrium constant (K): 𝑎 𝐻3𝑂 + 𝑎 𝐵𝑎𝑠𝑒 / 𝑎 𝐴𝑐𝑖𝑑 𝑎 𝐻2𝑂
Activity and Concentration in Solutions
- Equilibrium constants (K) are determined by activities (a).
- In dilute solutions, activities can be approximated by concentrations.
Acidity of Aqueous Solutions
- Acidity is determined by [H3O+].
- pH = −log10 [H3O+].
Acid Dissociation in Water
- Acid dissociation constant (Ka): Ka = [H3O+][A-]/[HA].
- pKa = −log10Ka.
pKa
- pKa is a measure of acid strength.
- Strong acids have high Ka, low pKa.
- Weak acids have low Ka, high pKa.
Polyprotic Acids
- Polyprotic acids can donate more than one proton.
Activity of Ions in Solution
- 𝜇𝑖 = 𝜇𝑖° + 𝑅𝑇 ln 𝑎𝑖
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Debye Huckel Limiting Law: log10 𝛾± = −𝐴𝑧+ 𝑧− 𝐼
- A is a constant.
- z+ and z- are the charges of the ions.
- I is the Ionic Strength.
Ionic Strength (I)
- The ionic strength quantifies the ionic field in a solution.
- I = ½ ∑ 𝑖 𝑧𝑖2
- It depends on the number of cations and anions in the solution.
Mean Activity of Ions
- Mean activity coefficient (γ±): a measure of the average activity coefficient of all the ions in a solution.
- Mean ionic concentration ([±]): the average concentration of the ions in a solution.
- Mean activity (a±): the average activity of the ions in a solution.
Tutorial
- The problem asks to calculate the ionic strength (I), mean activity coefficient (γ±), mean ionic concentration ([±]), and mean activity (a±) for a 0.05 M solution of MgCl2.
- MgCl2 fully dissociates into Mg2+ and 2Cl-.
- Use the Debye Huckel Limiting Law and the formulas for I, [±] and a± to calculate the values.
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Explore the role of thermodynamics in pharmaceuticals, specifically in dosage formulations and equilibrium processes. This quiz examines key concepts such as energy, Gibbs Free Energy, and the relationship between equilibrium constants and pharmacological activity. Test your understanding of how thermodynamics impacts drug design and manufacturing.
