Questions from General Chemistry

Q: Show mathematically that, for an enzyme reaction obeying Equation 28-

Show mathematically that, for an enzyme reaction obeying Equation 28-19, the substrate concentration for which the rate equals vmax/2 is equal to Km. Equation 28-19:

Q: Equation 28-19 can be rearranged to produce the equation

Equation 28-19 can be rearranged to produce the equation where vmax = k2[E]0, the maximum velocity when [S] is large. a) Suggest a way to use this equation in the construction of a calibration (work...

Q: Define the following terms as they are used in kinetic methods of

Define the following terms as they are used in kinetic methods of analysis. (a) Order of a reaction (b) Pseudo-first-order (c) Enzyme (d) Activator (e) Michaelis constant (f) Differential method...

Q: The analysis of a multicomponent mixture by kinetic methods is sometimes referred

The analysis of a multicomponent mixture by kinetic methods is sometimes referred to as a “kinetic separation.” Explain the meaning of this term.

Q: List three advantages of kinetic methods. Can you think of two

List three advantages of kinetic methods. Can you think of two possible limitations of kinetic methods when compared to equilibrium methods?

Q: What function does the ICP torch serve in mass spectrometry?

What function does the ICP torch serve in mass spectrometry?

Q: List the variables that lead to band broadening in chromatography.

List the variables that lead to band broadening in chromatography.

Q: If VS and VM for the column in Problem 29-28

If VS and VM for the column in Problem 29-28 are 19.6 and 62.6 mL, respectively, and a nonretained air peak appears after 1.9 minutes, calculate a) The retention factor for each compound. b) The dis...

Q: From distribution studies, species M and N are known to have

From distribution studies, species M and N are known to have water/hexane distribution constants of 5.99 and 6.16 (K = [X]H2O/[X]hex), where X = M or N. The two species are to be separated by elution...

Q: Repeat the calculations in Problem 29-32 assuming KM = 5

Repeat the calculations in Problem 29-32 assuming KM = 5.81 and KN = 6.20. Data from Problem 29-32: From distribution studies, species M and N are known to have water/hexane distribution constants of...