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How does the size and shape of nanomaterials affect their catalytic activity in a specific reaction?

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How do the photochemical properties of quantum dots differ from traditional bulk semiconductors, and what makes them a promising candidate for applications in fields such as solar cells, medical imaging, and quantum computing?

asked 3 days ago in PhotoChemistry

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What is the optimal stoichiometric ratio of adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine for the synthesis of nylon-6,6 and how does varying this ratio affect the yield and properties of the final product?

asked 3 days ago in Chemical synthesis

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What is the effect of the molecular weight and polydispersity of a polymer binder on the performance of a polymer-based coating in terms of hardness, flexibility, and adhesion to a substrate?

asked 4 days ago in Polymer Chemistry

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What is the role of the metal ion in the active site of hemoglobin, and how does the coordination chemistry of the metal ion contribute to the protein's function as an oxygen carrier?

answered 4 days ago in Coordination Chemistry

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What is the effect of varying the concentration of reactants on the reaction rate and reaction yield of the iodination of acetone?

asked 4 days ago in Chemical kinetics

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How does the concentration of reactants affect the reaction rate and ultimately the yield of a chemical reaction, and what is the optimal concentration range to maximize yield in the reaction between sodium thiosulfate and hydrochloric acid?

asked 6 days ago in Chemical kinetics

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How does the choice of exchange-correlation functional affect the accuracy of predicting reaction energetics in density functional theory calculations of catalytic reactions?

asked 6 days ago in Computational Chemistry

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What is the bond dissociation energy of the carbon-hydrogen bond in methane (CH4), given that the enthalpy change for the reaction CH4(g) → C(g) + 4H(g) is +1665 kJ/mol?

asked Feb 18 in Chemical bonding

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How does the chemical and physical nature of a metal substrate affect the enhancement factor in SERS measurements?

answered Feb 17 in Surface Chemistry

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What is the volume of 0.2 M hydrochloric acid that will completely react with 25 ml of 0.1 M sodium hydroxide in a neutralization reaction?

asked Feb 13 in Chemical reactions

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How does the metabolic pathway of glycolysis regulate ATP production in cells?

asked Feb 13 in BioChemistry

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What is the coordination number and geometry of the metal ion in the active site of the metalloenzyme cytochrome c oxidase? How do these affect its function in the electron transport chain?

answered Feb 12 in Coordination Chemistry

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How can the synthesis of polyethylene from ethylene monomer be optimized to produce a higher molecular weight polymer?

asked Feb 11 in Chemical synthesis

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How can the surface properties of a biodegradable polymer scaffold be modified to enhance its biocompatibility with human cells for more efficient tissue engineering?

asked Feb 11 in Surface Chemistry

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How can the properties of semiconductors be tailored to enhance the efficiency and performance of electronic devices, such as solar cells and transistors?

asked Feb 10 in Materials Chemistry

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How can the prediction of catalytic activity and selectivity of a chemical reaction be improved using quantum chemical calculations and simulations?

asked Feb 10 in Quantum Chemistry

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How can molecular docking simulations be used to predict the strength and specificity of protein-protein interactions, and how can this information be used to design novel therapies that target these interactions?

answered Feb 6 in Computational Chemistry

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How can practical applications of chemistry be integrated into the curriculum to better prepare students for real-world applications in the field?

asked Feb 5 in Chemical education

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Calculate the standard enthalpy of formation for carbon dioxide (CO2) given the following information: ΔHf° of CO = -26.4 kJ/mol, ΔHf° of O2 = 0 kJ/mol, and ΔH°rxn for the combustion of carbon to form CO2 is -393.5 kJ/mol.

answered Feb 3 in Chemical thermodynamics

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