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What is the mechanism of the reaction between acetic acid and thionyl chloride to form acetyl chloride? How can this reaction be optimized in terms of reaction temperatures and reaction conditions to maximize the yield of the product?

asked 3 days ago in Organic Chemistry

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How does the oxidation state of a transition metal ion affect the geometry and electronic structure of its complex as determined by ab initio calculations?

asked 3 days ago in Computational Chemistry

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How do the magnetic properties of different materials, such as cobalt, nickel, and iron, affect their suitability for use in different types of data storage devices and which among these three is the most promising for enhancing the storage potential?

answered 5 days ago in Materials Chemistry

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What is the maximum adsorption capacity (in moles per square meter) of a surface with a Langmuir adsorption isotherm when the equilibrium constant is 2 x 10^3 M^-1 and the concentration of adsorbate in solution is 5 x 10^-4 M?

asked 5 days ago in Surface Chemistry

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How does the surface morphology of a substrate affect the SERS signal intensity of a specific analyte?

answered Feb 17 in Surface Chemistry

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How can we predict the 3D structure of a molecule and its properties, such as reactivity and stability, using computational chemistry tools and molecular modeling techniques?

asked Feb 14 in Physical Chemistry

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How to optimize the production of biofuels by selecting the most effective catalysts and reaction conditions using experimental design principles in chemical engineering?

asked Feb 14 in Chemical engineering

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How does insulin regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates? Provide a detailed explanation of the biochemical mechanisms involved in the process.

asked Feb 13 in BioChemistry

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What is the effect of increasing the temperature on the ionization constant (Ka) of acetic acid (CH3COOH) which initially has a Ka value of 1.8 x 10^-5 M at 25°C and how does it affect the pH of its 0.1 M solution?

answered Feb 13 in Chemical equilibrium

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How does the increased level of nutrients in water bodies, particularly nitrogen and phosphorus, lead to eutrophication, and what are the various effects of eutrophication on the aquatic ecosystem?

answered Feb 13 in Environmental Chemistry

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How can we design new antiviral drugs that specifically target viral proteins involved in the replication process using medicinal chemistry principles?

answered Feb 12 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How does the coordination chemistry of metalloenzymes and metalloproteins affect the catalytic activity of the protein? Provide examples of metalloproteins, their metal centers and coordination geometries that influence their enzymatic functions.

asked Feb 12 in Coordination Chemistry

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How can the production of lubricants be optimized through the selection of raw materials, equipment design, and process parameters in the system design of a lubricant production plant?

asked Feb 10 in Chemical engineering

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How can the electrical conductivity of graphene be optimized for use in electronic devices, and what methods can be employed to achieve this?

answered Feb 7 in Materials Chemistry

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How can the adhesive strength of polymer-based adhesives and sealants be improved without compromising their flexibility and durability?

answered Feb 6 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can chemistry educational materials (such as textbooks, lab manuals, and lectures) be made more accessible for students with learning disabilities in order to improve their understanding and retention of chemical concepts?

asked Feb 4 in Chemical education

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Calculate the standard enthalpy change (∆H°) for the formation of ammonia (NH3) at 298 K using the following data: N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g) ∆H° = −92.4 kJ/mol Hint: Standard enthalpy change (∆H°) for a reaction is calculated by taking the sum of the standard enthalpies of the products minus the sum of the standard enthalpies of the reactants.

asked Feb 3 in Chemical thermodynamics

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How does changing the pH of a solution affect the equilibrium position of an acid-base reaction when starting with HF (hydrofluoric acid) and NaOH (sodium hydroxide)?

asked Feb 3 in Chemical equilibrium

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How does changing the concentration of reactants affect the reaction rate in the chemical reaction between HCl and Na2S2O3?

asked Feb 3 in Chemical kinetics

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How do carbohydrate-protein interactions affect the recognition and binding between enzymes and their substrates?

asked Jan 31 in BioChemistry

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