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How does the Si/Al ratio affect the sorption properties of zeolites? Use computational chemistry methods to compare the sorption capacity of zeolites with different Si/Al ratios for a specific adsorbate.

asked Feb 24 in Computational Chemistry

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What is the heat of formation for methane (CH4) at standard conditions (25°C and 1 atm pressure)? Provide your answer in kilojoules per mole (kJ/mol).

asked Feb 20 in Chemical bonding

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What is the effect of changing the size and charge of the metal doping atoms on the reactivity and stability of Pt-doped graphene in the oxygen reduction reaction using density functional theory calculations?

answered Feb 19 in Computational Chemistry

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How does the addition of UV stabilizers affect the degradation of polypropylene in outdoor applications?

asked Feb 17 in Polymer Chemistry

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What is the molecular structure of pyridine and how does its electron density distribution affect its chemical reactivity and properties as a heterocyclic compound?

asked Feb 14 in Organic Chemistry

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What is the mechanism of nucleophilic substitution reaction in halogenoalkanes? Explain the role of the nucleophile and the leaving group in the reaction. Provide an example of a nucleophilic substitution reaction and predict the product formed.

answered Feb 14 in Organic Chemistry

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What is the role of metal ions in the catalytic activity of metalloenzymes and metalloproteins, and how does this relate to their coordination chemistry?

asked Feb 13 in Coordination Chemistry

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What are the applications of ionic liquids in the field of electrochemistry, and how do the unique properties of ionic liquids make them advantageous over traditional solvents in these applications?

asked Feb 13 in Physical Chemistry

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How do the photochemical properties of enantiomers differ and what factors contribute to these differences?

answered Feb 13 in PhotoChemistry

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How can we use computational chemistry and molecular modeling to predict the behavior and interactions of a specific chemical compound under different environmental conditions, such as temperature and pressure?

answered Feb 12 in Physical Chemistry

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How can the synthesis and characterization of novel materials for energy storage applications be optimized for maximum efficiency and sustainability?

answered Feb 11 in Materials Chemistry

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How can the process of extrusion be optimized to enhance the strength and durability of polymer materials during manufacturing?

answered Feb 10 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can the molecular weight of a polymer be determined using gel permeation chromatography (GPC) and why is this information important for understanding the properties and behavior of the polymer?

asked Feb 10 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can the compatibility of polymer blends be improved to enhance their mechanical properties and overall performance?

asked Feb 6 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can different luminescent materials be optimized for use in energy-efficient lighting applications?

asked Feb 5 in PhotoChemistry

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How can chemistry students in areas with limited availability of chemistry-related extracurricular activities actively engage in extracurricular learning and expand their knowledge and skills beyond the classroom?

answered Feb 5 in Chemical education

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How can a heat exchanger be designed for a specific industrial process involving the heating and cooling of a liquid stream with a flow rate of 500L/min and a specific heat capacity of 4.2 kJ/kg K? The temperature of the hot and cold streams are 120°C and 25°C respectively, and the process requires a heat transfer rate of at least 200 kW. What should be the surface area and overall heat transfer coefficient of the heat exchanger to meet the process requirements?

asked Feb 4 in Chemical engineering

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What is the chemical composition of a given crystalline substance using X-ray diffraction analysis and how can it be determined from the diffraction pattern obtained?

asked Jan 30 in Analytical Chemistry

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What functional groups are present in compound X, as identified by infrared spectroscopy?

answered Jan 30 in Analytical Chemistry

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A chemistry student needs to determine the dipole moment of a molecule that has three atoms arranged in a linear fashion, where the central atom is a carbon atom and the other two atoms are chlorine atoms. The student must also explain the factors that contribute to the dipole moment of the molecule.

answered Jan 22 in Chemical bonding

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