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What is the role of the coordination chemistry principles in the design of chelation therapies for heavy metal poisoning? Provide a specific example of a chelating agent and explain its coordination mode with the central metal ion.

answered Feb 24 in Coordination Chemistry

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How do the physical properties (e.g. density, viscosity, conductivity) of ionic liquids change with variations in the structure and composition of the cations and anions that make up the liquid?

asked Feb 22 in Physical Chemistry

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What is the effect of reactant orientation on the reaction rate of the following chemical reaction: A + B → C?

answered Feb 22 in Chemical kinetics

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What is the optimal reaction conditions (temperature, pressure, solvent, acid/base catalysis) for the synthesis of high molecular weight polyvinylpyrrolidone using vinylpyrrolidone as the monomer?

answered Feb 21 in Chemical synthesis

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What is the effect of changing temperature and pressure on the equilibrium constant and reaction rate of the iodine clock reaction between potassium persulfate and potassium iodide?

asked Feb 20 in Chemical kinetics

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What is the enthalpy change (in kJ/mol) for the combustion of propane (C3H8) using Hess's Law? Use the following information: C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O ∆H = −2043 kJ/mol 2CO + O2 → 2CO2 ∆H = −566 kJ/mol H2 + 1/2O2 → H2O ∆H = −285.8 kJ/mol

answered Feb 20 in ThermoChemistry

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What is the mechanism behind the corrosion of iron and how does passivation effect its corrosion rate?

asked Feb 19 in Surface Chemistry

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What is the coordination number of a [Ce(H2O)9]3+ ion in an aqueous solution, assuming an octahedral geometry for the complex?

answered Feb 19 in Coordination Chemistry

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How does the coordination chemistry of iron in hemoglobin enable efficient oxygen transport in the blood?

answered Feb 19 in Coordination Chemistry

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What are the important factors that influence the binding affinity and catalytic activity of metal ions in metalloenzymes and metalloproteins? Provide a detailed explanation with examples.

answered Feb 13 in Coordination Chemistry

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In the context of chemical bonding, how can a student determine the isomerism of a molecule and what are some examples of isomers?

asked Feb 13 in Chemical bonding

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What is the coordination chemistry of EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) as a chelating agent in chelation therapy and how does it bind to metal ions, specifically lead? Describe the mechanism of action of EDTA in lead poisoning treatment.

asked Feb 13 in Coordination Chemistry

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What is the impact of DNA strand breaks on cell functions? Be sure to explain the role of nucleic acids in DNA repair mechanisms and the impact of radiation or chemicals on DNA strand breaks.

asked Feb 12 in BioChemistry

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How do different substrate binding modes affect the efficiency of enzyme catalysis? Use computational techniques to explore and compare the catalytic activity of enzymes with different substrate binding modes.

answered Feb 12 in Computational Chemistry

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How can we design small molecule drugs targeting specific respiratory disease pathways, such as bronchoconstriction or airway inflammation, using medicinal chemistry approaches?

answered Feb 12 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can the depletion of ozone in the atmosphere affect the concentration of harmful UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface, and what can be done to prevent further ozone depletion?

answered Feb 6 in Environmental Chemistry

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Calculate the standard enthalpy change for the reaction that occurs when 4.50 grams of magnesium oxide reacts with excess hydrochloric acid, given the following information:2HCl(aq) + MgO(s) → MgCl2(aq) + H2O(l) ΔH = -120.3 kJ/molMolar mass of MgO = 40.31 g/molRound your answer to two decimal places.

answered Feb 3 in Chemical thermodynamics

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How do changes in membrane structure affect the permeability and selectivity of a biological membrane, and what is the role of membrane proteins in modulating these properties?

asked Jan 31 in BioChemistry

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How does the mechanism of action differ between aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen in treating pain and inflammation, and what structural features of these drugs contribute to their efficacy?

answered Jan 31 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How would you determine the concentration of chloride ions in a sample of seawater using an ion-selective electrode?

answered Jan 30 in Analytical Chemistry

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