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What is the mechanism for the reaction between acetic acid and thionyl chloride to form acetyl chloride?

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What is the net ATP yield from the complete oxidation of one molecule of glucose in glycolysis?

asked 3 days ago in BioChemistry

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How does the initial orientation of reactant molecules affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

answered 5 days ago in Chemical kinetics

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How does the chemical composition and structure of polymer-based packaging materials impact their biodegradability and environmental impact?

asked Feb 18 in Polymer Chemistry

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How does the carbon footprint of a household vary with different daily activities, such as transportation, food choices, and energy consumption, and how can individuals reduce their carbon footprint to mitigate their impact on the environment?

answered Feb 18 in Environmental Chemistry

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How does the activation energy of a chemical reaction affect its rate and mechanism?

asked Feb 17 in Quantum Chemistry

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What factors affect the solubility of inorganic salts in water and how can we predict the solubility of a given inorganic salt in water using solubility product constants and ion concentration calculations?

answered Feb 14 in Inorganic Chemistry

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What is the general mechanism of photochemical reactions in organic compounds? Provide examples of such reactions and explain how the energy from light is translated into chemical changes within the molecule.

asked Feb 14 in PhotoChemistry

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How does pH affect the formation and stability of protein-protein interactions and complexes in the human body? Specifically, investigate the impact of pH on the interaction between enzyme and substrate molecules in enzymatic reactions.

answered Feb 14 in BioChemistry

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How do non-specific DNA-binding proteins help in the initiation of DNA replication and prevent errors during the process?

asked Feb 14 in BioChemistry

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What is the role of metal ions in the catalytic activity of metalloenzymes and metalloproteins? Provide an example and explain the mechanism of the reaction with the coordination chemistry principles involved.

asked Feb 13 in Coordination Chemistry

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How do the structural features and properties of liquid crystals make them suitable for use in modern electronic displays and technology?

answered Feb 13 in Physical Chemistry

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How does increasing the pressure of a gas reactant affect the rate of a chemical reaction at a constant temperature and concentration of other reactants?

answered Feb 13 in Chemical kinetics

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How can the yield of the food additive production process be improved without compromising the purity and quality of the product?

asked Feb 13 in Chemical engineering

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How does the excessive release of nutrients from human activities contribute to the process of eutrophication and its harmful effects on the biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems?

answered Feb 13 in Environmental Chemistry

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What specific chemical processes and reactions are needed to design a sustainable and efficient system for the production of high-quality lubricants?

answered Feb 12 in Chemical engineering

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How can we design a new drug molecule that effectively reduces inflammation in the body without causing harmful side effects?

asked Feb 12 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can we design a drug that effectively targets specific neurotransmitter systems involved in the development of Alzheimer's disease, while avoiding off-target effects and minimizing side effects for patients?

asked Feb 12 in Medicinal Chemistry

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What is the role of cholesterol in maintaining the fluidity and permeability of the cell membrane?

asked Feb 12 in BioChemistry

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How can the size and shape of quantum dots be controlled using different synthesis methods in materials chemistry, and what impact does this have on their photoluminescence properties?

answered Feb 10 in Materials Chemistry

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