Binding Forces Flashcards
1
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Defined as anything that has mass and occupies space
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Matter
2
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Forces between individual particles (atoms, molecules, ions) of a substance
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Intermolecular forces
3
Q
This is responsible for the stability of the alpha-helix structure of proteins as well as other conformations of protein structure
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Hydrogen bonds
4
Q
Also known as “London Forces”
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Induced dipole-induced dipole interaction/. Dispersion Forces
5
Q
It is exhibited by Van der Waals Adsorption
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Physical adsorption
6
Q
It is the opposite of adsorption
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Desorption
7
Q
The type of adsorption involving high heat, is highly specific, and often reversible
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Chemisorption/ Chemical adsorption
8
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Most of the adsorption processes being exothermic, an increase in temperature will _ amount of adsorption
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Decrease
