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How does the shape and size of gold nanoparticles affect their behavior in water? Use molecular dynamics simulations to compare the diffusion rate and energy of small, spherical gold nanoparticles versus larger, rod-shaped gold nanoparticles.

answered Feb 24 in Computational Chemistry

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What is the predicted bond angle in a water molecule and how is it determined using the VSEPR theory? Also, how does the bond angle of water molecule compare to that of ammonia molecule?

asked Feb 22 in Chemical bonding

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What are the photochemical properties of a cobalt-based coordination compound, [Co(en)2Cl2]Cl, and how do they differ from those of a similar iron-based coordination compound, [Fe(en)2Cl2]Cl, under the same light conditions?

answered Feb 22 in PhotoChemistry

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What is the change in enthalpy for the reaction: 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O, given the following thermochemical equations and their respective enthalpy changes: 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O, ΔH = -484 kJ/mol H2 + ½O2 → H2O, ΔH = -286 kJ/mol

asked Feb 20 in Chemical reactions

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What is the effect of electron density and molecular orbital energies on the reactivity and selectivity of a given chemical reaction?

asked Feb 20 in Quantum Chemistry

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What is the crystal field splitting energy for an octahedral complex with ligand field stabilisation energy of 4000 cm^-1? Show the calculation and determine whether the complex will be high spin or low spin.

asked Feb 19 in Coordination Chemistry

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How does the coordination of metal ions in metalloenzymes and metalloproteins affect their catalytic activity? Provide specific examples of metalloenzymes and metalloproteins and explain how their coordination environments influence their function.

answered Feb 19 in Coordination Chemistry

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What is the bond strength of the oxygen to hydrogen bond in water and how does it compare to the bond strength of the carbon to hydrogen bond in methane? What factors contribute to these differences in bond strength between these two molecules?

asked Feb 18 in Chemical bonding

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How do quantum chemical calculations predict the absorption spectrum of a molecule in the excited state and how can this information be used to design new materials for applications in photonics and electronics?

answered Feb 14 in Computational Chemistry

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How can the use of prodrugs be optimized in the development of novel treatments for gastrointestinal diseases?

asked Feb 14 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How many ATP molecules are produced during glycolysis and what is the net gain of ATP molecules in glycolysis?

answered Feb 13 in BioChemistry

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How can the self-assembly of supramolecular structures be controlled to create new functional materials with specific properties?

asked Feb 10 in Physical Chemistry

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How can the mechanical properties of metal alloys be optimized for aerospace applications, such as reducing weight while maintaining strength and durability, and what factors influence these optimizations?

answered Feb 10 in Materials Chemistry

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How can students with limited access to laboratory equipment and facilities perform experiments to better understand concepts in chemistry?

asked Feb 5 in Chemical education

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Certainly! Here's a precise problem for the student to solve:Calculate the standard enthalpy change ($\Delta H^\circ$) for the dissolution reaction of 5.00 g of lithium chloride ($\text{LiCl}$) in 150.0 mL of water, given that the density of water is 1.00 g/mL and the final temperature of the solution is 25.0$^\circ$C. The molar enthalpy of solution of $\text{LiCl}$ is -3.00 kJ/mol.

answered Feb 3 in Chemical thermodynamics

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Calculate the standard enthalpy change for the combustion of methane (CH4) at constant pressure, given that the standard enthalpies of formation are -74.87 kJ/mol for methane and -393.51 kJ/mol for carbon dioxide (CO2), and 2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(l) has a standard enthalpy change of -571.66 kJ/mol.

asked Feb 3 in Chemical thermodynamics

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How do bioluminescent organisms utilize photochemistry to produce light? What are the specific photochemical properties of the luciferase enzyme responsible for bioluminescence and how does it interact with its substrate? Are there any potential applications of the photochemical properties of bioluminescence in fields such as medicine or biotechnology?

answered Jan 31 in PhotoChemistry

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What is the concentration of lead in a water sample collected from a nearby river? analyze the sample using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and report the result in ppm.

answered Jan 31 in Analytical Chemistry

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What is an appropriate protecting group for a primary alcohol in the synthesis of an ester and why?

asked Jan 31 in Organic Chemistry

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Given the molecular formula and NMR spectrum of an unknown compound, can you identify the structure of the compound using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy?

asked Jan 29 in Analytical Chemistry

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