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What is the molecular geometry and bond angle of the H2O molecule using quantum chemistry principles?

answered 5 days ago in Quantum Chemistry

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How does the metabolic pathway of glycolysis in cancer cells differ from normal cells, and how can this knowledge be used to develop targeted cancer treatments?

answered 5 days ago in BioChemistry

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How does the intensity of light affect the rate of a specific photochemical reaction, and what is the mechanism behind this phenomenon?

answered 5 days ago in PhotoChemistry

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What is the optimum temperature and pressure needed to prepare 2,4-dichlorobenzoic acid from benzoic acid and chlorine gas using Friedel-Crafts acylation reaction? Additionally, what is the yield of the reaction under these conditions?

answered 6 days ago in Chemical synthesis

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What is the effect of different metal ions on the electrochemical properties of metalloporphyrins and metallophthalocyanines? Compare and contrast the behavior of two different metalloporphyrins or metallophthalocyanines containing different metal ions.

asked 6 days ago in Coordination Chemistry

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What is the coordination environment and electronic structure of the iron atom in the heme group of hemoglobin? How does this structure allow hemoglobin to bind oxygen and transport it throughout the body?

asked 6 days ago in Coordination Chemistry

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How does the composition of the spilled oil affect its degradation rate in the environment, and what are the most effective methods for remediation of oil spills according to their chemical properties?

answered Feb 18 in Environmental Chemistry

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How does the change in the oxidation state of a molecule affect its electronic structure and the rate of electron transfer reactions?

answered Feb 18 in Quantum Chemistry

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How does the assembly of amphiphilic molecules in water lead to the formation of self-assembled structures such as micelles or vesicles, and what are the potential applications of these structures in drug delivery systems?

asked Feb 17 in Physical Chemistry

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How can we use quantum chemistry to predict the regioselectivity of a Diels-Alder reaction between two dienes and a dienophile?

asked Feb 14 in Quantum Chemistry

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What type of inorganic compound is magnesium oxide (MgO)? Ionic, covalent or metallic? Justify your answer using relevant information from Inorganic Chemistry.

asked Feb 13 in Inorganic Chemistry

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How can we design a drug that targets the synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A (SV2A) to treat neurological disorders such as epilepsy, without causing toxicity or unwanted side effects?

asked Feb 12 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can the structure of a drug molecule be designed to effectively treat metabolic disorders such as diabetes, obesity, or hyperlipidemia without producing severe side effects?

answered Feb 11 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can the structure and properties of coordination polymers and metal-organic frameworks be manipulated for specific applications such as gas storage, catalysis, or drug delivery?

asked Feb 11 in Coordination Chemistry

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How can the properties of polymer-based adhesives and sealants be optimized for specific applications such as bonding different types of materials (e.g. metal and plastic) or resisting environmental factors like heat and moisture?

answered Feb 10 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can the efficiency of polymer-based photovoltaic materials be improved by optimizing their chemical structure and composition?

answered Feb 7 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can quantum computers be used to solve chemistry problems more efficiently than classical computers? Specifically, investigate the application of quantum algorithms to compute molecular energies and properties. Compare and contrast the accuracy and speed of quantum and classical methods for these calculations.

answered Feb 5 in Quantum Chemistry

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How can chemistry students obtain necessary laboratory skills and experience when they have limited access to laboratory equipment and facilities?

answered Feb 5 in Chemical education

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How can chemistry students in schools with limited extracurricular activities related to chemistry maximize their learning opportunities and practical experience in the field?

asked Feb 5 in Chemical education

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Here's a precise problem for the student to solve: What is the effect of molecular weight and temperature on the shear viscosity of a polymer melt, and how does this relationship change for different types of polymer structures (e.g. linear, branched, or cross-linked)?

answered Feb 4 in Polymer Chemistry

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