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Design a chemical engineering system that can produce 500 kg of vanilla flavoring per day, using natural ingredients only. What raw materials will be needed? What is the production process involved? What safety measures should be implemented? How can sustainability be ensured in this process? Provide a detailed report on the system designed.

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Design a biodegradable polymer-based scaffold to facilitate the regeneration of damaged cartilage. Include the synthesis and characterization of the polymer and provide evidence for its effectiveness in supporting the growth of chondrocytes (cartilage cells).

asked Feb 3 in Polymer Chemistry by TBHMelaine51 (2.2k points)

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Design a biodegradable polymer that can be used as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic bags, and provide a detailed synthesis route for its production.

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Describe the steps involved in the preparation of 2,4-dichlorobenzoic acid from benzoic acid and chlorine gas, including the chemical reactions that occur during the process, the reagents required, the conditions required for each step, and the yields of each intermediate and final product.

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Describe the step-by-step procedure for synthesizing polyvinylpyrrolidone from vinylpyrrolidone monomer, including the necessary reagents, temperatures, and reaction conditions.

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Describe the role of the metal ion in the active site of metalloenzymes, using the coordination chemistry principles. Provide examples of metalloenzymes and their relevant metallic centers, and explain how the metal ion contributes to their function.

asked Feb 3 in Coordination Chemistry by LeoraHoag23 (1.7k points)

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Describe the photochemical properties of lanthanide complexes and explain how they differ from the photochemistry of other transition metal complexes? Provide examples of applications of lanthanide complexes in photochemistry.

asked Feb 3 in PhotoChemistry by EttaKee54894 (2.1k points)

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Describe the mechanism of Heterogeneous Catalysis taking place in the Haber process for ammonia synthesis and explain the role of the catalyst in the reaction.

asked Feb 3 in Surface Chemistry by SZVRamon1645 (2.4k points)

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Describe the factors that contribute to the fluidity of the lipid bilayer of a cell membrane and explain how changes in these factors can affect membrane function.

asked Feb 3 in BioChemistry by JaninaDohert (2.2k points)

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Considering the subtopic of the study of properties of ceramics for high-temperature applications, the problem for the chemistry student to solve could be:What are the specific material properties of ceramics that make them suitable for use in high-temperature applications, and how can these properties be optimized for various industrial or scientific purposes? What types of fabrication methods or processing techniques can be used to create ceramics with desired properties for specific high-temperature applications?

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Considering the reaction: Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) -> Cu(s) + Zn2+(aq) What is the cell potential (in volts) at 25°C when the concentrations of [Cu2+] and [Zn2+] are 0.5 M and 1.0 M, respectively, and the zinc electrode is the anode? The standard reduction potentials for Cu2+/Cu and Zn2+/Zn are 0.34 V and -0.76 V, respectively.

asked Feb 3 in ElectroChemistry by DexterTejada (1.7k points)

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Considering the reaction 2SO3(g) ⇌ 2SO2(g) + O2(g) at equilibrium. If the concentration of SO2(g) is increased by adding more SO2(g), what will be the direction of the reaction and how will it affect the concentrations of S03(g), SO2(g), and O2(g)?

asked Feb 3 in Chemical equilibrium by Makayla14235 (2.3k points)

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Considering the Coordination chemistry of transition metals, how would increasing the size of the ligands affect the stability of a coordination compound?

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Considering carbohydrate metabolism and regulation in the human body, how does the regulation of glycolysis and gluconeogenesis work to maintain blood glucose levels during periods of fasting or intense exercise? Include both the enzymes involved and the hormonal regulation mechanisms in your answer.

asked Feb 3 in BioChemistry by TeshaPennell (1.6k points)

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Considering a molecule with a known ground state configuration, how can one determine the electronic excited states and their corresponding optical properties using computational methods in quantum chemistry?

asked Feb 3 in Quantum Chemistry by LillianaY16 (1.7k points)

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Consider two coordination compounds, [Co(NH3)4Cl2] and [Co(NH3)5Cl] with the same formula weight but different physical properties. Explain the type of isomerism present in each compound, draw their structures and identify which compound exhibits optical isomerism.

asked Feb 3 in Coordination Chemistry by KraigQsr2950 (1.9k points)

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Consider the synthesis of ibuprofen, a common pain reliever. Starting with benzene and propene, propose a detailed retrosynthesis of ibuprofen. Include all necessary reagents and reaction steps, as well as any potential issues with the synthesis pathway.

asked Feb 3 in Organic Chemistry by TroyWitcher8 (2.1k points)

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Consider the synthesis of ibuprofen from 2-methylpropylbenzene and carbon dioxide, using a series of reactions. As a chemistry student, how would you design an experimental process to isolate and purify ibuprofen from the reaction mixture? Include details on the specific equipment and techniques that can be used, as well as potential challenges and solutions.

asked Feb 3 in Chemical synthesis by LaunaBeyers (1.8k points)

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Consider the synthesis of a compound with both a carboxylic acid and an alcohol functional group. How would you use protecting groups in organic synthesis to selectively modify only one of these functional groups while leaving the other intact during the synthesis process? Specifically, explain the steps and reagents used to protect and deprotect the functional groups in order to achieve the desired modification.

asked Feb 3 in Organic Chemistry by ChristopherF (2.0k points)

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Consider the redox reaction 2Fe^2+(aq) + H2O2(aq) + 2H^+(aq) ⟷ 2Fe^3+(aq) + 2H2O(l). If a catalyst is added to the reaction mixture at equilibrium, will the concentration of Fe^3+ increase, decrease or remain the same? Justify your answer mathematically.

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