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How does the photochemical behavior of transition metal complexes change when different ligands are attached to them? Provide specific examples and explore the underlying mechanisms behind these changes.

asked Feb 22 in PhotoChemistry

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What is the most efficient synthesis method for producing a biodegradable polymer that degrades within a specific timeframe?

asked Feb 21 in Polymer Chemistry

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What is the most efficient method for synthesizing polyethylene terephthalate from terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol while ensuring high yield and purity of the final product?

answered Feb 21 in Chemical synthesis

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What is the effect of solvent polarity on the strength of intermolecular interactions between a solute and solvent in a solution, and how can this be quantified using quantum chemistry calculations?

answered Feb 19 in Quantum Chemistry

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How does the critical temperature of a superconducting material change when varying the type and concentration of dopant atoms added to it?

answered Feb 19 in Materials Chemistry

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What is the coordination number and geometry of the iron ion in the heme group of the myoglobin protein?

asked Feb 19 in Coordination Chemistry

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What is the coordination geometry of a cobalt(III) complex with the empirical formula CoCl3(NH3)3? Use spectroscopic techniques to support your answer.

asked Feb 19 in Coordination Chemistry

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How does the concentration of acidity in acid mine drainage affect the solubility of heavy metals and other toxic substances, and subsequently impact the water quality in nearby aquatic ecosystems?

asked Feb 18 in Environmental Chemistry

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What is the best reaction condition for the preparation of phenylalanine using benzyl chloride and ammonia?

asked Feb 17 in Chemical synthesis

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What is the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between aluminium and copper (II) sulfate, and what type of redox reaction is this? (Hint: identify the oxidation state of each element before and after the reaction)

answered Feb 17 in Chemical reactions

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How does the addition of nanoparticles affect the mechanical properties of polymers used in biomedical applications, such as implants or prosthetics?

asked Feb 17 in Materials Chemistry

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How do the surface-active agents in detergents and cleaning agents help in the removal of dirt and stains from different surfaces?

asked Feb 17 in Surface Chemistry

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What is the effect of surface coverage on the electronic properties of a metal surface, as predicted by density functional theory calculations?

asked Feb 14 in Computational Chemistry

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Identify the type of inorganic compound present in the substance NaCl (sodium chloride)? Is it ionic, covalent or metallic? Provide a detailed explanation for your answer.

asked Feb 14 in Inorganic Chemistry

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What is the optimum reaction conditions (temperature, pressure, and catalysts) required for the synthesis of polyethylene terephthalate from terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol to achieve the highest yield and desired product properties?

answered Feb 14 in Chemical synthesis

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What are the coordination modes and functions of Metal ions in the active sites of metalloproteins?

answered Feb 13 in Coordination Chemistry

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What is the role of metal ions in the catalytic activity of metalloenzymes? Provide examples of metalloenzymes, their metal ion cofactors, and the mechanisms by which the metal ion enhances catalysis.

asked Feb 13 in Coordination Chemistry

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What is the effect of increasing the temperature on the rate of the reaction between hydrochloric acid and magnesium ribbon, and how can this effect be explained using the Collision Theory?

answered Feb 13 in Chemical kinetics

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How can we design a new drug molecule for treating eczema that can penetrate the skin barrier and target the underlying inflammatory response in the skin cells?

answered Feb 12 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can the synthesis of metal-organic frameworks be optimized to achieve better control over the size, shape, and surface properties of the resulting materials?

answered Feb 11 in Materials Chemistry

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