PreparED Study Materials
CHEM 545: Physical Biochemistry
School: University of South Carolina
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Comparing O-O Bond Lengths: Hydrogen Peroxide vs. Oxygen Molecule
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Explore the intricacies of hydrogen peroxide's Lewis structure and its bond characteristics. Understand the differences in bond lengths between H?O? and O?. Delve into the distinction between single and double bonds and their implications.
Strong vs. Weak Acids: Ionization Differences in Water
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Uncover the distinct behaviors of hydrochloric acid and acetic acid in water. Learn about the complete ionization of strong acids and the partial ionization of weak ones, emphasizing the differentiation in proton donation.
Key Biochemical Concepts: Polymer, Protein, Nucleic Acid, Catalysis, G
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In biochemistry, polymers are essential macromolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, each adopting specific shapes and performing vital functions within cells, with proteins serving diverse roles, nucleic acids carrying genetic information, catalysis expediting reactions, and the genetic code enabling protein synthesis.
Ethane Hydrazine or Fluoromethane: Which is Liquid at Room Temp?
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Explore the states of ethane hydrazine and fluoromethane at room temperature by understanding intermolecular forces. Learn about nonpolar molecules dipole-dipole interactions and the powerful influence of hydrogen bonding. Discover why hydrazine stands out as most likely to be a liquid in everyday conditions.
Understanding Microwaves: Boiling Water's Time and Photon Count
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This video breaks down the process of calculating the time and number of photons required to boil water in a microwave. Using given power, wavelength, and water specifics, we determine both energy needs and photon count.