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How does the presence of heavy metals in the effluent of a particular industrial project affect the surrounding environment and what steps can be taken to mitigate its impact on the ecosystem?

asked 3 days ago in Environmental Chemistry

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How do the photochemical properties of various materials used in photovoltaic cells affect their efficiency in converting light into electrical energy?

asked 3 days ago in PhotoChemistry

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How does the orientational order of liquid crystal molecules change with temperature as determined by Monte Carlo simulations?

answered 3 days ago in Computational Chemistry

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What is the isomerism type of the molecule with the chemical formula C4H10O? Determine if it is a structural isomer, a functional isomer, a stereoisomer, or if it is not isomeric at all. Show the reasoning and steps taken to arrive at the conclusion.

answered 4 days ago in Chemical bonding

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What is the bond dissociation energy of hydrogen gas (H2) and how is it calculated using the enthalpy change of the reaction H2(g) → 2H(g)?

asked Feb 18 in Chemical bonding

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How does the addition of a catalyst affect the rate of decomposition of hydrogen peroxide?

answered Feb 17 in Chemical kinetics

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What is the mechanism of action for sunscreen agents and how do they protect the skin from UV radiation?

asked Feb 14 in PhotoChemistry

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What are the main mechanisms of polymer degradation, and how do they affect the stability and properties of the polymer?

answered Feb 14 in Polymer Chemistry

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What are the effects of particle size and shape on the catalytic activity of nanomaterials, and how can they be manipulated to optimize their performance in catalysis?

asked Feb 14 in Materials Chemistry

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How do the properties of nanoparticles change with their size and shape? Provide a detailed explanation with examples.

answered Feb 13 in Physical Chemistry

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What is the effect of increasing the pH of a solution containing iron(III) and cyanide ions on the formation of the iron(III)-cyanide complex ion?

answered Feb 13 in Chemical equilibrium

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How can we design a cost-effective and efficient system for the treatment of industrial wastewater, while minimizing the risks of harmful chemical discharge into the environment?

answered Feb 12 in Chemical engineering

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What is the role of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in the process of ozone depletion and how does their chemical structure contribute to their impact on the atmosphere?

asked Feb 12 in Environmental Chemistry

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How can the process for the production of a specific drug be optimized to decrease the reaction time and increase the yield of the product, while maintaining the desired purity and quality of the pharmaceutical drug?

asked Feb 10 in Chemical engineering

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How can the power conversion efficiency of polymer-based photovoltaic materials be improved?

answered Feb 10 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can the crystal structure of a newly synthesized inorganic compound be predicted using the principles of Inorganic Chemistry and what experimental techniques can be used to confirm the predicted structure?

asked Feb 6 in Inorganic Chemistry

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How can the calculation of magnetic properties of molecules and materials using quantum chemistry methods help in designing new materials with improved magnetic properties for use in electronic devices?

asked Feb 6 in Quantum Chemistry

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How can insufficient funding for chemistry education impact the quality of laboratory experiments and practical learning experiences for chemistry students, and what strategies can schools and educators implement to address this issue and improve the overall quality of chemistry education?

answered Feb 5 in Chemical education

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How can chemistry instructors better support students with learning disabilities in the classroom to enhance their learning experience and academic performance in the subject?

asked Feb 4 in Chemical education

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Calculate the standard enthalpy change for the combustion of 1 mole of propane gas (C3H8) at standard conditions using the following balanced chemical equation: C3H8(g) + 5O2(g) -> 3CO2(g) + 4H2O(l)Given the standard enthalpy of formation values at 298K for C3H8(g), CO2(g), and H2O(l) as -103.8, -393.5, and -285.8 kJ/mol respectively, calculate the standard enthalpy change for the combustion reaction.

answered Feb 3 in Chemical thermodynamics

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