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How does the photochemical reaction in a photovoltaic cell work to generate electricity, and what are the specific properties of the materials used that make them efficient in converting sunlight to electricity?

answered Feb 22 in PhotoChemistry

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What is the mechanism by which chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) cause depletion of the ozone layer? And how does the concentration of CFCs affect the rate of ozone depletion? Provide scientific evidence for your answer.

asked Feb 20 in Environmental Chemistry

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What is the mechanism behind the ability of detergents to remove oil and grease from surfaces?

answered Feb 20 in Surface Chemistry

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What is the hybridization of the oxygen atom in the molecule H2O?

asked Feb 20 in Chemical bonding

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How does the coordination chemistry of iron in hemoglobin enable oxygen transportation in the blood?

asked Feb 19 in Coordination Chemistry

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What is the bond dissociation energy required to break the carbon-hydrogen bond in methane (CH4)? (Hint: the bond dissociation energy is the amount of energy required to break a bond and form separate atoms or molecules.)

answered Feb 18 in ThermoChemistry

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How do we predict the outcome of a redox reaction and determine the electron transfer rate for a given reaction using quantum chemical methods?

answered Feb 14 in Quantum Chemistry

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What is the effect of increasing the concentration of a salt solution on its conductivity and how does this relate to the number of ions present in the solution?

answered Feb 13 in Inorganic Chemistry

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What is the total number of ATP molecules produced per glucose molecule during the complete oxidation of glucose via citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation in a eukaryotic cell?

asked Feb 13 in BioChemistry

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How does exposure to different air pollutants, such as nitrogen oxides or ozone, affect the respiratory system of humans? Identify and explain the mechanisms of these pollutants' effects on our health.

answered Feb 13 in Environmental Chemistry

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How can we design a new drug that specifically targets cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed?

answered Feb 12 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can we design a drug that specifically targets the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19, while minimizing harmful side effects on healthy cells?

asked Feb 12 in Medicinal Chemistry

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What is the mechanism by which Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer, and how does this impact the prevalence of skin cancer and other harmful effects on human health and the environment?

answered Feb 12 in Environmental Chemistry

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How does the chirality of a molecule affect its photochemical properties, and how can this knowledge be applied in designing new chiral molecules with specific photochemical properties?

answered Feb 12 in PhotoChemistry

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How can technology be integrated effectively into chemistry education to enhance student understanding and engagement, despite the challenges and barriers that educators face in implementing it?

asked Feb 6 in Chemical education

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How can electrokinetic remediation technology be utilized to clean up heavy metal contaminants from contaminated soil?

asked Feb 6 in Environmental Chemistry

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How can chemistry teachers or institutions provide adequate and effective hands-on experimentation opportunities for students, despite limited resources and equipment?

answered Feb 5 in Chemical education

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Design a heat exchanger for the production of sulfuric acid at a flow rate of 1000 liters per hour. The inlet temperature of the acid is 80°C and the desired outlet temperature is 30°C. The cooling water is available at 20°C and has a flow rate of 2000 liters per hour. Determine the required heat transfer area of the heat exchanger assuming the overall heat transfer coefficient is 800 W/(m²K). What material would you recommend for the heat exchanger tubes and why?

answered Feb 4 in Chemical engineering

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How can chemistry students work with school administrators and local government officials to advocate for increased funding for chemistry education and resources? What specific steps and arguments can be made to demonstrate the importance of chemistry education in preparing students for future careers and contributing to scientific advancement?

asked Jan 30 in Chemical education

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How can UV-Vis spectroscopy be used to identify the presence of specific functional groups in a compound, such as aldehydes or ketones? What are the characteristic absorbance wavelengths for these functional groups, and how can their presence be confirmed through spectral analysis?

asked Jan 29 in Analytical Chemistry

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