Careful measurements of the binding constants show that FoF1 binds ATP with very high affinity (K d < 10^-12 M) and ADP with much lower affinity (Kd ≈ 10^-5 M).

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#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

The greater the effective nuclear charge the more tightly an electron is held in by the nucleus because there is less electron shield between the valence electrons and the nucleus, and so, the smaller the radius.

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#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Ranks the following in increasing atomic radius

S, Mg, Al

S: 16-10 +6

Mg: 12-10 = +2

Al: 13-10 +3

So: S < AlMg

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#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Electron affinity: The enthalpy change that results from adding an electron to a gaseous atom.

Electron affinity is becoming less negative (less exothermic) and less likely to gain an electron. 

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#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Electron affinity: The enthalpy change that results from adding an electron to a gaseous atom.

Electron affinity is becoming less negative (less exothermic) and less likely to gain an electron. 

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#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

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#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons. The Pauling scale is the most commonly used.