Help for calculation of the heat of the following reaction

In summary, the conversation discusses the calculation of the heat for a reaction involving the binding of Ligand X to protein M. The binding affinity of X to M is represented by K, and the ratio of MX to total M is θ. The heat Q for the reaction is given by the equation Q = θ*Mt*ΔH*V. The question is how to calculate Q given specific values for Xt, Mt, V, K, and ΔH. The suggested solution is to use an ICE chart to solve for θ.
  • #1
Icecream
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Anybody can help for calculation of the heat of the following reaction?

Some background:
Ligand X bind to protein M, the product is MX. Binding affinity of X to M is K = [MX]/([M]*[X]).
[MX], [M], [X] are the concentrations of each stuff after the reaction finished.
The ratio of MX to total M is θ = [MX]/([M]+[MX]).
ΔH is the molar heat of M, V is the volume of reaction.
Mt and Xt is the concentration of total M and X at the beginning of the reaction.
So, for this reaction the heat Q = θ*Mt*ΔH*V

My Question is:
The beginning products: Xt= 50 uM, Mt=400 uM, also some [MX] = 4 um, ( Mt is the total concentration of M, including the M in MX),
V=200 ul, K= 100000 M-1, and ΔH =-4000
How to calculate the heat Q for above reaction?

Tons of thanks!
 
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  • #2
Icecream said:
ΔH is the molar heat of M

No idea what you mean by that.

And no idea what the problem is - you are given equation, you are given data, why don't you plug the numbers in?
 
  • #3
Thanks for your post.

The equation I have is only for M and X at the beginning of the reaction. My question now is there is small amount of MX mixed in the beginning.
 
  • #4
I guess it is hard to calculate θ, just leave it in the final answer
 
  • #5
Isn't it just a trivial equilibrium problem? Easily solved with an ICE chart? You are given K, you know the reaction equation, you know starting concentrations.
 
  • #6
Thanks! I will try the ICE chart.
 

1. What is the heat of a reaction?

The heat of a reaction, also known as the enthalpy change, is the amount of energy released or absorbed during a chemical reaction. It is measured in units of joules (J) or kilojoules (kJ).

2. How is the heat of a reaction calculated?

The heat of a reaction can be calculated using the formula ΔH = ΣH(products) - ΣH(reactants), where ΣH represents the sum of the enthalpies of the products and reactants. This value can be obtained from experimental data or calculated using thermodynamic equations.

3. Why is it important to calculate the heat of a reaction?

Calculating the heat of a reaction is important because it provides information about the energy changes that occur during a chemical reaction. This information can be used to determine the feasibility of a reaction, as well as to optimize reaction conditions for maximum efficiency.

4. What factors can affect the heat of a reaction?

The heat of a reaction can be affected by the type of reactants, the concentration of reactants, the temperature, and the presence of a catalyst. These factors can alter the energy required for reactants to form products, thus influencing the enthalpy change of the reaction.

5. Can the heat of a reaction be negative?

Yes, the heat of a reaction can be negative. A negative value indicates that the reaction is exothermic, meaning that energy is released during the reaction. A positive value indicates an endothermic reaction, where energy is absorbed. Both types of reactions are possible and have different implications for the system.

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