Assume for some DNA (molar mass: 10000DA), the AGº of denaturation is -20KJ/mol at 350K. In an experiment we dissolve 1g of the dsDNA in 1L of water at 350K. At the very beginning (t=0), all the sample was in the double helix form. What is the reaction quotient Q at

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Assume for some DNA (molar mass: 10000DA), the AGº of denaturation is -20KJ/mol at
350K. In an experiment we dissolve 1g of the dsDNA in 1L of water at 350K. At the very
beginning (t=0), all the sample was in the double helix form. What is the reaction quotient Q at
t=0? Show your work.
Enter your answer here
Q3.6
After a very long time, when the system has reached equilibrium, what is the new Q called?
Given that, what is the final concentration of each ssDNA? Show your work.
Enter your answer here
Transcribed Image Text:Q3.5 Assume for some DNA (molar mass: 10000DA), the AGº of denaturation is -20KJ/mol at 350K. In an experiment we dissolve 1g of the dsDNA in 1L of water at 350K. At the very beginning (t=0), all the sample was in the double helix form. What is the reaction quotient Q at t=0? Show your work. Enter your answer here Q3.6 After a very long time, when the system has reached equilibrium, what is the new Q called? Given that, what is the final concentration of each ssDNA? Show your work. Enter your answer here
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