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How does the size and shape of nanoparticles affect their optical and electronic properties?

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What is the shape and polarity of the ammonia (NH3) molecule and what factors influence its molecular geometry and polarity?

answered Feb 24 in Inorganic Chemistry

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How does the presence of toxic heavy metal ions like lead or mercury in water affect the survival and reproduction of different species of aquatic organisms, and what are the underlying chemical mechanisms responsible for the observed effects?

asked Feb 22 in Environmental Chemistry

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How does the polarity of the solvent affect the rate of photochemical reactions of a certain compound under different conditions like temperature and concentration of the reactants?

asked Feb 22 in PhotoChemistry

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How does the photophysical and photochemical behavior of lanthanide complexes change as a function of their coordination environment and the ligands coordinated to the central lanthanide ion?

answered Feb 22 in PhotoChemistry

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What is the most efficient protecting group strategy for selectively protecting the primary alcohol in a mixture of primary and secondary alcohols during a synthesis reaction?

answered Feb 21 in Organic Chemistry

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What is the effect of molecular weight on the mechanical strength of a polymer?

answered Feb 21 in Physical Chemistry

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What is the effect of varying pH levels (acidic, neutral, and alkaline) on the photolysis rate of a particular chemical compound under UV light?

answered Feb 20 in PhotoChemistry

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How does the addition of crosslinking agents affect the electrical conductivity and mechanical flexibility of conductive polymers in flexible electronics applications?

answered Feb 17 in Materials Chemistry

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How does the activity of a catalyst on a solid surface vary with changes in temperature and pressure during a reaction? Provide specific examples and explain the underlying surfacial mechanisms involved.

asked Feb 17 in Surface Chemistry

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How does surface modification of nanoparticles affect their stability in aqueous solutions?

answered Feb 17 in Surface Chemistry

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How can we predict the regioselectivity of a Diels-Alder reaction between two compounds - one being a dienophile and the other a diene - using quantum chemical calculations?

asked Feb 14 in Quantum Chemistry

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What are the key factors that determine the pharmacodynamics of drugs in the body, and how can this knowledge be applied in the development of new and effective drugs for the treatment of specific diseases?

answered Feb 14 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can we increase the representation and diversity of underrepresented groups in the chemistry field and address the lack of minorities in leadership positions within chemistry research and academia?

asked Feb 13 in Chemical education

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How can we design a new drug using medicinal chemistry principles that effectively targets cancer cells while minimizing harm to healthy cells and has a high success rate in clinical trials?

answered Feb 12 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can the process for producing fragrances in the chemical industry be optimized to minimize waste and increase production efficiency while maintaining the desired fragrance quality and composition?

asked Feb 10 in Chemical engineering

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How can the electrical conductivity of a polymer-based electronic material be optimized for use in electronic devices without sacrificing its mechanical and thermal properties?

answered Feb 7 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can the mechanical and physical properties of a polymer be optimized during the processing and manufacturing stage to achieve its desired end-use properties?

asked Feb 7 in Polymer Chemistry

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How can different types of diisocyanates and polyols be optimally combined to synthesize polyurethane with desirable mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties?

asked Feb 5 in Chemical synthesis

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How can chemistry teachers in underfunded schools obtain the necessary resources to offer engaging and experimental-based coursework to students despite limited funding?

asked Feb 5 in Chemical education

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