Misc. Flashcards
1
Q
How do you determine the number of possible stereoisomers in a molecule?
A
2^n possibilities
where n = number of chiral centers
2
Q
What is squalene a precursor to?
A
Steroid hormones/cholesterol products
3
Q
If CaCl2 dissolves and the CaCl2 solution is [0.1], what is the concentration of Cl- ions?
A
[0.2] because there are 2 Cl- ions for every Ca ion.
4
Q
What is the principle quantum number, n, associated with?
A
n is most closely associated with the PE of the electron which is proportional to the radial “size” of the electron cloud.
5
Q
Can an enzyme be chiral?
A
Yes
6
Q
What is the general structure of a fatty acid?
A
Rn-CO2H
