3D Hydrophobic Interactions Simulation

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3D aqueous interactions lab

Molecular system

Run the system and watch exposed nonpolar surface change.

Hydrophobic groups

Hydrophobic drive

Temperature

Agitation

Simulation speed 1×

Thermodynamic relationships

Gibbs free energy: ΔG = ΔH − TΔS

Favorable spontaneous change: ΔG < 0

Exposed nonpolar surface decreases as hydrophobic contacts increase

Shell-water release increases solvent entropy in this model

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Orange exposed surface · Green free-energy change