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What is the relationship between the electronic properties and the optical properties of conjugated polymers, and how can they be calculated through quantum chemistry methods?

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How does the polarity of the solvent affect the rate of photochemical reactions for a specific photosensitive compound?

answered 3 days ago in PhotoChemistry

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What is the most efficient method for synthesizing polystyrene from styrene monomer at a large scale while minimizing waste and maximizing yield?

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What is the molecular geometry and bond angle of CO2?

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What are the main mechanisms of antibacterial drug resistance in gram-positive bacteria, and how can medicinal chemists develop new antibiotics to combat these mechanisms?

answered 5 days ago in Medicinal Chemistry

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How does the initial concentration of reactants affect the rate of reaction and the final yield of product in the reaction between potassium permanganate (KMnO4) and oxalic acid (H2C2O4)?

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How does the body synthesize essential and non-essential amino acids, and what are the biochemical pathways involved in their metabolism?

answered 5 days ago in BioChemistry

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How does the change in reaction rate affect the value of equilibrium constant for the reaction between hydrogen gas and iodine vapor?

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How does the composition of the lipid bilayer influence membrane permeability?

answered Feb 18 in BioChemistry

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How to predict the crystal structure of inorganic solids having high symmetry and complex bonding environments?

answered Feb 14 in Inorganic Chemistry

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What is the difference between oxidation and reduction reactions in organic chemistry? Give an example of both types of reactions and explain how they impact the chemical properties of the compounds involved.

asked Feb 13 in Organic Chemistry

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What type of intermolecular forces are present in a sample of methane gas (CH4) at room temperature and pressure?

answered Feb 13 in Chemical bonding

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How can we design drugs that target specific genetic mutations responsible for causing inherited diseases, such as cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia, while avoiding off-target effects on healthy cells?

asked Feb 12 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can the processing conditions (e.g. temperature, pressure, shear rate) be optimized to improve the mechanical properties (e.g. ductility, strength) of a specific polymer during its manufacturing process?

answered Feb 10 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can the physiochemical properties of polymers be optimized to design drug delivery systems that release the drug at a controlled and sustained rate?

answered Feb 10 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can the mechanical and biocompatible properties of polymer-based biomaterials for tissue engineering be optimized to mimic the native tissues of the human body?

answered Feb 7 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can the lack of emphasis on safety protocols in chemistry labs affect the physical and mental well-being of students, and what can be done to address and prevent any potential hazards?

asked Feb 7 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 quantum mechanics be applied to develop qubits for use in quantum computing, and what are the advantages and challenges of using qubits compared to classical binary digits?

answered Feb 5 in Quantum Chemistry

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How can novel synthesis methods be developed for zeolites to improve their catalytic properties, selectivity, and stability for various industrial applications?

asked Feb 5 in Materials Chemistry

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