Biochemistry 2280A Midterm: Topics 1-13

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All the aminoacids have the same basis structure. Aminoacids can have the form of d or l, however only the l-from is incorporated in proteins. Properties of the side chain determine the aminoacid properties. The size of the r-chain also determine the size of the aminoacid. The ionization of a group changes as the hydrogen ion concentration changes (ph) In a weak acid-by lowering the ph (increase the h+ concentration) the equilibrium goes to the left. Therefore the fraction of the molecule that are ionized will decrease. In a base- when the ph increase, the ionized molecules increase. Aminoacids can carry both, acid and basic groups, aka amphoteric. And therefore they can carry both charges, this aka zwitterions. As ph decreases, the net charge is more positive. Net charge on a protein also depends on the sum of the charges of all amino groups and varies with ph. Charge on ion depends on the ph and pka.

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Tyrosine has a polar side chain because:
a.) It is asymmetrical
b.) It has two types of atoms that have large differences inelectronegativity
c.) It is symmetrical
d.) both a and b
e.) both b and c

2. Consider the amino acid T at pH 9.23. Its alpha carboxyl grouphas a pKa of 2.63. What is the ratio of
base to acid for this group at this pH?
a.) 1:1
b.) 45637:1
c.) 2,634,678:1
d.) 3,981,072:1
e.) 9,364,345:1

3. Which statement about pKa is not true?
a.) It represents a pH at which 50% of the titratable group is inthe acid form and 50% is in the
base form.
b.) If the pH is less than the pKa, more than 50% of the titratablegroups are unprotonated.
c.) If the pH is greater than the pKa, more than 50% of thetitratable groups are in the base
form.
d.) If the pH is less than the pKa, more than 50% of the titratablegroups are in the acid form.
e.) All of the above are true.

4. At what approximate pH will D most likely exist as azwitterion?
a.) 3.0
b.) 4.0
c.) 5.0
d.) 6.0
e.) 7.0

5. Cysteine is the only amino acid that can form covalent bondswith other amino acids (i.e. cysteine)
through its side chain.
a.) true
b.) false

6. At pH 2, will the R group of H likely be charged OR uncharged?

Exp 25. pH Measurements- Buffers and Their Properties

I need help with finding kPa in the calculations part C for 1,2, and 3 Thanks!

Experiment 25 pH Measurements- Buffers and Their Properties ne of the more important propertics of an aqucous solution is its concentration of hydrogen ion. The H ion (or, more precisely, the HO ion) has a great effect on the solubility of many inorganic and organic species, on the nature of complex mctallic cations found in solutions, and on the rales of many chemical reac- tions. It is important that we know how to measure the concentration of hydrogen ion and understand its effect on solution properties. For convenience, the concentration of H' ion is frequendly expressed as the pH of the solution rather than as molarity. The pH of a solution is defined by the following equation: pH =-log where the logarithm is taken to the base 10. If [H] is I x 10-*moles per liter, the pH of the solution is, by the equation, 4. If the [H'1 is 5 x 10 M, the pH is 1.3, Basic solutions can also be described in terms of pH. In aqucous solutions the following equilibrium rela- tion will always be obeyed: In distilled water url equals [ OHÂ·], s, by Equation 2, [HÂ·l must be l x 10" M. Therefore, the pH of distilled water is 7. Solutions in which [H.] > 10é¨are sad to be acidic and will have a pH 7. A solution with a pH of 10 will have a [H"] of 1 x 10 0 M and a (OH] of I x 10M We measure the pH of a solution experimentally in two ways. In the first of these we use a chemical called an indicator, which is sensitive to pH. These substances have colors that change over a relatively short pH range (about two pH units) and can, when properly chosen, be used to delermine roughly the pH of a solu tion. Two very common indicators are litmus, usually used on paper, and phenolphthalein, the most common indicator in acid-base titrations. Litmus changes from red to blue as the pH of a solution goes from about 6 to about 8. Phenolphthalein changes from colorless to red as the pH goes from 8 to 10. A given indicator is useful for determining pH only in the region in which it changes color. Indicators are available for measure- ment of pH in all the important ranges of acidity and basicity. By matching the color of a suitable indicator in a solution of known pH with that in an unknown solution, one can determine the pH of the unknown to within about 0.3 pH units. The other method for finding pH is with a device called a pH meter. In this device two electrodes, one of which is sensitive to [H']. are immersed in a solution. The potential between the two electrodes is related to the pH. The pH meter is designed so that the scale will directly furnish the pH of the solution. A pH meter gives much more precise measurement of pH than does a typical indicator and is ordinarily used when an accurate determination of pH is needed Some acids and bases undergo substantial ionization in water, and are called strong because of their essentially complete ionization in reasonably dilute solutions. Other acids and bases, because of incomplete ionization (often far less than even 1% in 0.1 M solution), are called weak. Hydrochloric acid, HC, and sodium hydroxide, NaOH, are typical examples of a strong acid and a strong base. Acetic acid, HC,H,0, and ammonia, NH, are classic examples of a weak acid and a weak base. A weak acid will ionize according to the Law of Chemical Equilibrium: HBlaq)--H'(aq) + B-(aq)

Lewis Acids and Bases

This is related to a post-lab of inorganic chemirsty.

The stability of Lewis acid-base complexes can be describedthrough the stability constant which is analogous to the Ka that describes BrÃ¸nsted-Lowryacidities. Many metal ions can coordinate (bind) many Lewis base ligands in a step-wisefashion according to:

M + L = ML K1 = [ML]/[M][L] Eq. 1--Please note that the L in the denomnator is supposed to be the alpha value.

ML + L = ML2 K2 = [ML2]/[ML][L] Eq. 2

ML2 + L = ML3 K3 = [ML3]/[ML2][L] Eq. 3

MLn-1 + L = MLn Kn = [ML4]/[ML3][L] Eq. 4

and for which the free energy for this dissociation reaction is given by:

âG = -RTLnKn Eq. 5.

where R is the gas constant and T is the temperature in Kelvin.

The ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid ligand (EDTA, a Lewis base) provides amechanism to probe the Lewis acid strength of various metal complexes. This multi-dentate ligand (multiple Lewis base sites on a single ligand) forms complexes withmetals of the form:

Mn+ + Y4- = MYn-4 Eq. 6

K = [MYn-4]/[Mn+][Yn-4] Eq. 7

where Y4- is the EDTA ligand.In this experiment, the Lewis acid strength for two different metals will beexamined by measuring the stability constants for the metal-EDTA complex. Of specificinterest is the how the Lewis acid strength of the metal ion correlates with:

1) atomic/ionic radii, 2) oxidation state, 3) electron configuration, and 4) polarizability.

You will determine the stability constants of both a Cu2+- and Zn2+-EDTA complexes as well as the corresponding free energy. Using these data, you will comparethe relative Lewis acidities of both metals and describe differences in terms of the metalion properties described above.

Experimental Procedure

You and your group will determine the concentration and ultimately the free energy of Cu(II) and Zn(II) using the hexadentate chelating ligand, EDTA.

You will be given a ~100 mM standardized solution of EDTA (check the label forexact concentration prior to beginning). You will need to weigh ~0.1 g per metal saltsample. Dissolve the metal salt into 50 mL of DI water. Add 2-3 drops of murexide toyour metal. After properly preparing your buret with EDTA, titrate your metal with EDTA. Repeat for a total of 3 titrations per metal.

Results:

For Cu(II), see below:

Values for each titration (we had three tries for each salt sample).

.1114 g Cu(II)------4.8 mL EDTA solution-------pH 3.0 found after titration

.1054 g Cu(II)-------4.1 mL EDTA solution ------pH 2.8 found after titration

.1182 g Cu(II)------4.8 mL EDTA solution------pH 2.7 found after titration

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For Zn(II), see below:

.099 g Zn(II)-----3.5 mL EDTA solution----pH 2.5

.0965 g Zn(II)----4.4 mL EDTA solution----pH 2.7

.0952 g Zn(II)-----3.6 mL EDTA solution---pH 2.01

Questions:

1) What trends would you predict for EDTA-metal complex Kn and ÎG values when:

a) going down a row of transition metals of the same oxidation state?

b) of the same transition metal with increasing oxidation state? (For example,Iron can exist as Fe(II), Fe(III), Fe(IV), and higher oxidation states)

2. That are the differences between the concepts of Lewis and BrÃ¸nsted-Lowry acids and bases?

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