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How does the presence of heavy metals such as lead and cadmium in soil affect plant growth, and what are the most effective methods for environmental remediation of contaminated sites with high levels of these metals?

answered Feb 22 in Environmental Chemistry

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What is the optimal reaction conditions, including temperature and molar ratio, for the synthesis of nylon-6,6 from adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine to maximize yield and minimize side reactions?

answered Feb 21 in Chemical synthesis

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What is the effect of an increase in temperature on the ionization constant, Ka, of a weak acid with an initial concentration of 0.1 M and a pKa of 4.74? If the temperature is increased from 25°C to 35°C, what would be the new value for Ka?

answered Feb 20 in Chemical equilibrium

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What is the hybridization of the central atom in carbon dioxide (CO2)?

asked Feb 20 in Chemical bonding

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What is the dipole moment of hydrogen fluoride (HF) molecule and in which direction does it point?

asked Feb 19 in Chemical bonding

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How does the coordination geometry of the metal ion in the active site of an enzyme affect its catalytic activity? Provide specific examples of metalloproteins/enzymes where this has been demonstrated experimentally.

asked Feb 19 in Coordination Chemistry

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How does the application of quantum mechanics principles explain the molecular structure and bonding in water molecules?

asked Feb 17 in Physical Chemistry

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How does the addition of detergents affect the surface tension of water and why?

asked Feb 17 in Surface Chemistry

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How does the addition of a polymer plasticizer affect the compatibility of a blend of polystyrene and polyvinyl chloride?

answered Feb 17 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can we predict the selectivity and activity of a catalyst in a specific reaction using quantum chemistry calculations?

answered Feb 14 in Quantum Chemistry

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What is the oxidation state of nitrogen in NH4NO3?

answered Feb 13 in Chemical reactions

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How does eutrophication affect the concentration of dissolved oxygen in aquatic ecosystems and what are the consequences of low oxygen levels on the survival of aquatic organisms?

answered Feb 13 in Environmental Chemistry

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What is the effect of different types of doping on the electronic and optical properties of perovskite materials, specifically those used in solar cells, and how do these changes impact the efficiency of the cells?

answered Feb 12 in Quantum Chemistry

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How can the synthesis method affect the electrochemical performance of a novel material for energy storage applications?

answered Feb 11 in Materials Chemistry

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How can the concepts of stoichiometry and limiting reactants be applied to real-world scenarios, such as determining the amount of materials needed to produce a certain number of finished products in a chemical manufacturing plant?

asked Feb 6 in Chemical education

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How can chemistry teachers provide hands-on experiences to students in remote learning environments where in-person laboratory access is limited?

answered Feb 6 in Chemical education

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How can computational tools be used in molecular docking studies to identify potential drug molecules that can target specific proteins involved in disease pathways?

answered Feb 5 in Computational Chemistry

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How can chemical educators better incorporate real-world applications of chemistry to increase students' interest in the subject?

answered Feb 4 in Chemical education

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Calculate the standard enthalpy change for the phase transition reaction of solid iodine to iodine vapor using the following information:- Standard enthalpy of fusion of solid iodine = 15.52 kJ/mol- Standard enthalpy of vaporization of iodine = 41.57 kJ/mol- Heat capacity of solid iodine = 54.44 J/mol*K- Heat capacity of iodine vapor = 27.32 J/mol*K- Melting point of iodine = 386.85 K- Boiling point of iodine = 457.4 K

answered Feb 3 in Chemical thermodynamics

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How does changing the concentration of a photosensitizer affect the rate of a photochemical reaction?

asked Jan 31 in PhotoChemistry

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