Packing Effects

Question 1

Define dielectric constant

Answer 1

The magnitude of mediums ability to shield charge from each other

Question 2

Describe the hydrophobic effects when non polar molecules self associate in aqueous solution

Answer 2

molecules overcome entropy due to mixing => water forced into an ordered arrangement

Question 3

Describe the hydrophobic effects when water is released

Answer 3

water released, becomes disordered, entropy increases

Question 4

Describe the structure of phospholipids

Answer 4

polar hydrophilic head,

non polar hydrophobic tail