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What is the balanced chemical equation for the preparation of 2,4-dinitrobenzoic acid from benzoic acid and nitric acid?

asked Feb 22 in Chemical synthesis

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How do different factors affect the fluidity of biological membranes? Provide evidence to support your claim.

answered Feb 20 in BioChemistry

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What is the enthalpy of ionization of Hydrogen atom in the gas phase, given that its first ionization energy is 1312 kilojoules per mole and its second ionization energy is 2372.3 kilojoules per mole?

asked Feb 20 in ThermoChemistry

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How does the electronic configuration of inorganic compounds affect their reactivity in terms of their ability to donate or accept electrons?

asked Feb 20 in Inorganic Chemistry

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What is the proper procedure for synthesizing aspirin from salicylic acid and acetic anhydride, and how can the purity of the final product be assessed and improved?

answered Feb 17 in Chemical synthesis

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How does surface modification of biomaterials affect their surface energy and surface chemistry properties? Provide two examples of biomaterials and the specific modifications that can be made to their surfaces to enhance their biocompatibility.

asked Feb 17 in Surface Chemistry

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What are the mechanisms of energy transfer in lanthanide complexes and how can they be used in designing highly efficient luminescent materials?

answered Feb 13 in PhotoChemistry

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Identify the type of bonding present in the solids of sodium chloride, diamond, and copper.

asked Feb 13 in Chemical bonding

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How does genetic variability influence drug response and efficacy in the treatment of cancer patients, specifically for the chemotherapy drug cisplatin?

asked Feb 13 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can we design a drug that specifically targets the bacteria responsible for urinary tract infections without harming the good bacteria in the gut?

asked Feb 12 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How does the chirality affect the photochemical properties of molecules? Provide a specific example of a chiral molecule and explain its behavior in a photochemical reaction.

answered Feb 12 in PhotoChemistry

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How can the selectivity and permeability of polymer-based membranes for water treatment be improved to effectively remove specific contaminants such as heavy metals or microplastics?

answered Feb 10 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can the properties of semiconductors be optimized to improve their efficiency in electronic devices?

asked Feb 10 in Materials Chemistry

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How can the compatibility between two different polymers in a blend be improved?

answered Feb 6 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can novel nanotechnology-based materials be utilized to efficiently and sustainably remediate arsenic-contaminated soils in agricultural fields?

asked Feb 5 in Environmental Chemistry

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Consider the following equilibrium reaction:2NO(g) + Br2(g) ⇌ 2NOBr(g)If the initial concentration of NO is 0.10 M, Br2 is 0.20 M, and NOBr is 0.40 M, what would be the concentration of NOBr when additional Br2 is added such that its concentration is doubled? Calculate the new equilibrium concentration of NOBr assuming all other conditions remain the same.

asked Feb 3 in Chemical equilibrium

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Calculate the standard enthalpy change of formation of magnesium oxide (MgO) using the following data: ΔH°f for Mg (s) = 0 kJ/molΔH°f for O₂ (g) = 0 kJ/mol ΔH°c for MgO (s) = -601.8 kJ/mol

answered Feb 3 in Chemical thermodynamics

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Calculate the standard enthalpy change for the neutralization of 25.0 mL of 1.0 M hydrochloric acid (HCl) with 25.0 mL of 1.0 M sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution at 25°C, given that the specific heat capacity of the solutions is 4.18 J/g°C, and the density of the solutions is 1.00 g/mL.

answered Feb 3 in Chemical thermodynamics

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Using principles of inorganic chemistry, predict the stability of the following two inorganic compounds: 1) Sodium chloride (NaCl)2) Ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) Briefly explain the factors contributing to the stability of each compound based on their structures and bonding.

asked Jan 30 in Inorganic Chemistry

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What is the amount of copper (Cu) in a sample of brass weighing 10.5 grams, if the sample was dissolved in sulfuric acid and the resulting Cu2+ ions were fully reduced using coulometry, requiring a total charge of 1150 C? (Assume 100% current efficiency and Faraday's constant as 96500 C/mol.)

answered Jan 30 in Analytical Chemistry

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