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What is the mechanism for the reaction between an aldehyde and a primary amine to form an imine product? Provide the balanced chemical equation and explain the steps involved in the mechanism.

answered 3 days ago in Organic Chemistry

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How does the formation of disulfide bonds affect the folding and stability of proteins during protein synthesis?

answered 5 days ago in BioChemistry

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How does the choice of photosensitizer affect the efficiency of photochemical reactions?

asked Feb 18 in PhotoChemistry

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How does the change in pH affect the reaction rate of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by an enzyme catalase?

asked Feb 18 in Chemical kinetics

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What type of polymer material is best suited for developing optical lenses with high refractive indices and low dispersion values?

asked Feb 17 in Polymer Chemistry

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What is the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to form sodium chloride (NaCl) and water (H2O)?

asked Feb 17 in Chemical reactions

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How does plasma treatment affect the surface properties and wettability of biomaterials used in medical implant devices?

answered Feb 14 in Surface Chemistry

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How can we use photochemical degradation to reduce the concentration of toxic pollutants such as pesticides, herbicides and industrial chemicals in aquatic environmnets?

asked Feb 14 in PhotoChemistry

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How can we improve the accuracy of molecular docking studies in drug discovery?

answered Feb 13 in Computational Chemistry

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How does genetic variability affect the metabolization and efficacy of anti-cancer drugs in patients with different CYP2D6 genotypes?

asked Feb 13 in Medicinal Chemistry

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What is the role of DNA polymerase III in the replication of DNA, and how does it proofread and repair errors in the newly synthesized strand?

answered Feb 12 in BioChemistry

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How can we control the molecular weight of a polymer synthesized through free radical polymerization?

answered Feb 12 in Organic Chemistry

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How can the pharmacological activity of a natural product be optimized for medicinal use through chemical modification while maintaining its natural structure?

answered Feb 10 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can the adhesive properties of a polymer be optimized for a specific application, such as bonding two different materials with varying surface energies?

asked Feb 6 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can medicinal chemists design drugs to specifically target the lifecycle of the Zika virus while minimizing the risk of harming healthy cells?

asked Feb 6 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can chemical educators help students better understand complex chemical concepts, such as quantum mechanics and thermodynamics?

asked Feb 4 in Chemical education

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Calculate the standard enthalpy change for the reaction between calcium oxide (CaO) and water (H2O) to form calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), given that all species are in their standard state and that the balanced chemical equation is:CaO(s) + H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2(s)The standard enthalpies of formation of CaO(s), H2O(l) and Ca(OH)2(s) are -635.1 kJ/mol, -285.8 kJ/mol, and -986.2 kJ/mol respectively.

answered Feb 3 in Chemical thermodynamics

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What is the percentage of nitrogen, carbon, and hydrogen in a sample of caffeine obtained from coffee beans? Use elemental analysis to determine the composition of the sample.

asked Jan 31 in Analytical Chemistry

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Assuming complete reaction, a chemistry student added 32 grams of reactant A to a reaction mixture that should produce 28 grams of product B. However, the actual yield of B was only 22 grams. What is the percent yield of product B for this chemical reaction?

asked Jan 22 in Chemical reactions

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A sample of an unknown inorganic compound contains 44.44% magnesium, 22.22% sulfur, and 33.33% oxygen by mass. Determine the empirical formula of the compound. If the molar mass of the compound is 120 g/mol, what is its molecular formula?

answered Jan 22 in Inorganic Chemistry

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