What is a reversible reaction?
a reaction that can go in either direction, depending on conditions
What are proteins made of?
chains of amino acids
In a reaction at equilibrium, the rate of the forward reaction will equal
the rate of the backward reaction
What is one type of intermolecular force that holds proteins together?
H bonds, van der waals, dipole-dipole, ion-ion
When HCl reacts with water, which direction is the proton (H+) transfered?
From HCl to H20, forming H3O+
When a base reacts with water, what direction does the proton (H+) go?
from the water to the base, forming OH-
In a neutralization reaction, an acid and a base react to form what?
water and a salt
According to Le Chatelier's principle, what will happen to a system at equilibrium if it becomes unbalanced?
it will form a new equilibrium
How does an acid affect the structure of a protein?
It breaks the H bonds, causing it to unravel/denature
What is the conjugate base to HCl?
What is the conjugate acid to NH3?
NH4+
At what time is this reaction at equilibrium?
1.5-2.5 seconds (anywhere in there is correct)
broke it
Would there be more hydronium ion in a substance with a pH of 1 or a pH of 5?
1
Is a buffer system a type of reversible reaction?
yes
Name one specific protein
gelatin
bromelain
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