Lesson 8

This lessons consists of multiple parts and covers the following concepts

• Dissociation of acids to release H+
• Examples of acids
• pKa and strength of an acid
• The basics of protein structure - how proteins fold
• The effect of acid on the interactions that help proteins fold

The questions embedded in the lesson are formative - that is, they test your comprehension and understanding, but they are graded for  mastery. You can take the quiz and questions as many times as you want

You can start and stop this lesson as many times as you want. There is no time limit. 

Required Readings:

1.3.5 – pH and the pH scale

1.3.7 - Protein structure

1.3.8 - protein denaturation

Figure 5.5 - Protein structure

5.5.1  Acid-mediated curd formation, 5.5.2 - Why does Acid cause milk to curdle; 5.5.3 - How is milk made more acidic (p. 168-172)

Lesson 8_sp20.pptx