Explain the contributions of enthalpy and entropy to micelle formation and protein folding.
a. micelle formation is because of a gain in entropy of the water
b. van der waal interactions only occur after tails have associated with each other
c. when a protein folds in water the entropy is positive and the change in enthalpy is negative. Entropy is positive because disorder of the system and surroundings increases as the protein folds due to the hydrophobic effect. Enthalpy is negative because of the balance between desolvating amino acid side chains and the energy released when those side chains interact with each other.
