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How does the size and shape of nanoparticles affect the phase transition behavior of a substance, and how can Monte Carlo simulations be used to predict and understand these effects?

answered 1 day ago in Computational Chemistry

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How does the size and shape of a metallic nanoparticle affect its electronic and optical properties, and what is the relationship between the size of a nanoparticle and its surface plasmon resonance frequency?

answered 1 day ago in Quantum Chemistry

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How does the size and chemical composition of microplastics affect their potential toxicity to marine organisms?

answered 1 day ago in Environmental Chemistry

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What is the effect of oxidation state on the coordination chemistry of lanthanides and actinides? How does the coordination number and geometry of these metals vary with different ligands? Provide examples of each.

asked 4 days ago in Coordination Chemistry

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How does the molecular structure of a drug affect its pharmacodynamic properties and ultimately its effectiveness in treating a particular disease?

asked 4 days ago in Medicinal Chemistry

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How does the modification of primary RNA transcripts through RNA processing and splicing affect the regulation of gene expression in eukaryotic cells?

asked 5 days ago in BioChemistry

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What is the Lewis structure for the carbon dioxide (CO2) molecule?

answered 5 days ago in Chemical bonding

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How does the folding pattern of a protein affect its function in the human body, and how do changes in the protein's environment impact its folding ability and ultimately its functionality?

answered 5 days ago in BioChemistry

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How do the electronic structures and properties of transition metal complexes change when different ligands are bound to the metal center, and how can we predict these changes using ab initio computational methods?

asked 5 days ago in Computational Chemistry

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What is the crystal structure of diamond and how does it relate to its unique physical and chemical properties?

answered 6 days ago in Physical Chemistry

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How does the coordination of metal ions affect the catalytic activity of metalloenzymes and metalloproteins? Provide specific examples and discuss the possible mechanisms involved.

answered 6 days ago in Coordination Chemistry

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How does the amount of activated carbon affect the adsorption of pollutants in wastewater treatment plants?

asked Feb 17 in Surface Chemistry

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What is the molecular geometry and polarity of sulfur dioxide (SO2)?

answered Feb 14 in Inorganic Chemistry

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How can we predict the binding affinity of two proteins in a protein-protein interaction through molecular docking simulations using different software tools?

asked Feb 14 in Computational Chemistry

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How does the use of photovoltaic cells, which are the primary component of solar panels, impact the environment in terms of resource consumption and waste generation?

asked Feb 14 in Environmental Chemistry

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What type of bond forms between Carbon and Oxygen atoms in a carbon dioxide molecule?

answered Feb 13 in Chemical bonding

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How does the presence of excess nitrogen and phosphorus in water bodies contribute to eutrophication, and what chemical processes can be utilized to mitigate this pollution and improve water quality?

answered Feb 13 in Environmental Chemistry

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How can we develop a cost-effective and scalable method for synthesizing single-walled carbon nanotubes with specific chirality or diameter, while maintaining their structural integrity, purity, and functionality?

asked Feb 12 in Materials Chemistry

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How does the coordination chemistry of metalloproteins and metalloenzymes affect their biological function? Provide at least 3 examples with detailed explanations and relevant chemical structures.

answered Feb 12 in Coordination Chemistry

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How can the principles of medicinal chemistry be utilized to design a drug that targets the specific genetic mutation responsible for cystic fibrosis, a debilitating genetic disorder affecting the respiratory and digestive systems?

answered Feb 10 in Medicinal Chemistry

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