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How does the addition of a catalyst affect the equilibrium position of the redox reaction between iodine and thiosulfate ions? Include quantitative details on the change in concentrations of each species and the shift in equilibrium position.

answered Feb 24 in Chemical equilibrium

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What is the primary structure of a protein and how does it affect the overall structure and function of the protein?

answered Feb 22 in BioChemistry

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What is the stepwise reaction mechanism involved in the preparation of 2,4-dichlorobenzoic acid from benzoic acid and chlorine gas, and at which step does the chlorination reaction occur?

answered Feb 22 in Chemical synthesis

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How does the photochemical property of a supramolecular assembly change when different types of chromophores are incorporated into the assembly?

answered Feb 22 in PhotoChemistry

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How does the particle size of a gold nanoparticle affect its surface area and reactivity in catalysis reactions?

asked Feb 22 in Physical Chemistry

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How does the molecular weight of a polymer affect its conformation and thermodynamic properties as observed through Monte Carlo simulations?

answered Feb 21 in Computational Chemistry

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How does the mechanism of photochemical reactions differ in organic compounds with conjugated systems compared to those without?

answered Feb 20 in PhotoChemistry

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What is the effect of temperature on the adsorption of gas molecules on a solid surface? Is the adsorption process exothermic or endothermic? Support your answer with experimental data and a suitable equation.

asked Feb 19 in Physical Chemistry

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How does the concentration of heavy metals affect the growth of aquatic plants in contaminated water?

answered Feb 19 in Environmental Chemistry

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How does the cAMP-dependent signaling pathway regulate glycogen metabolism in liver cells, and what is the role of protein kinase A (PKA) in this process?

answered Feb 18 in BioChemistry

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How does the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis fix carbon atoms into organic molecules, and what are the specific chemical reactions involved in this process?

answered Feb 18 in BioChemistry

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How can we synthesize the molecule 4-ethyl-2-methylhexane using retrosynthetic analysis? Show the steps involved in the retrosynthesis and propose a viable synthetic pathway.

answered Feb 14 in Organic Chemistry

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How can the use of prodrugs be optimized in the development of novel treatments for gastrointestinal diseases?

answered Feb 14 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can we optimize the production process of ammonium phosphate fertilizers to reduce energy consumption without compromising the quality of the final product?

answered Feb 14 in Chemical engineering

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What is the polarity of the bond between carbon and oxygen in the molecule carbon dioxide (CO2)?

asked Feb 13 in Chemical bonding

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What is the net ATP yield of glycolysis and gluconeogenesis in the liver? Compare and explain the energy efficiency of both processes.

answered Feb 13 in BioChemistry

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How does the activation of G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) initiate signal transduction pathways in biochemistry, and what is the specific biochemical mechanism involved in this process?

asked Feb 13 in BioChemistry

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How can we design drugs to target specific genetic mutations responsible for causing neurodegenerative disorders, such as Huntington's disease, while minimizing off-target effects?

answered Feb 12 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can the number of trays required for an efficient separation of a mixture in a distillation column be determined using the McCabe-Thiele method? Take the example of a mixture of ethanol and water and determine the minimum number of trays required to achieve a desired separation efficiency.

answered Feb 10 in Chemical engineering

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How can the levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in indoor air be measured and controlled to improve indoor air quality and prevent adverse health effects?

asked Feb 7 in Environmental Chemistry

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