Question

Consider a molecule that can be in one of two different conformation states A or B. These states are two different arrangements of the atoms: e.g., in state B, one part of the molecule could be rotated about a bond with respect to the rest of the molecule. Assume the energies of states A and B are 4e-21 and 8e-21 J respectively. At room temperature, T = 298 K, what is the relative likelihood of the molecule being found in state B vs state A?

If the temperature decreases by 25 K to T = 273 K, what is the relative likelihood of the molecule being found in state B vs state A?

if the temperature increases by 100 K to T = 398 K, what is the relative likelihood of the molecule being found in state B vs state A?

Answer 1

So, the probability of molecule to be in state B increases with the increase in temperature. I have tried to solve it correctly. Hope you will like it. Thanks for asking questions.