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What is the most efficient catalyst to use in the synthesis of polyethylene terephthalate from terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol, and how does varying the amount of catalyst affect the yield and quality of the final product?

asked 4 days ago in Chemical synthesis

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How does the degree of crystallinity affect the mechanical properties of a polymer?

asked 6 days ago in Polymer Chemistry

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What is the critical micelle concentration (CMC) of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) in water at different temperatures, and how does it vary with the change in pH of the solution?

asked 6 days ago in Surface Chemistry

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How does the chain length of a polymer affect its properties such as radius of gyration and viscosity? Use Monte Carlo simulations to analyze different chain lengths and predict the behavior of the polymer under different conditions.

answered Feb 18 in Computational Chemistry

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How does the enzyme RuBisCO catalyze the fixation of carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, and what factors affect its activity?

asked Feb 14 in BioChemistry

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How do the photochemical properties of quantum dots change with variations in their size and composition?

asked Feb 14 in PhotoChemistry

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What is the effect of microplastics on the bioaccumulation of toxins in marine organisms?

asked Feb 13 in Environmental Chemistry

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What are the synthetic methods used to prepare metallofullerenes and metalloclusters, and how do the properties of the metal centers affect the electronic and steric structures of the resulting complexes?

asked Feb 13 in Coordination Chemistry

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What is the effect of incorporating graphene oxide on the mechanical properties of polyethylene-based nanocomposites?

answered Feb 13 in Polymer Chemistry

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How does inadequate training for chemistry teachers affect students' understanding and engagement in the subject?

answered Feb 13 in Chemical education

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What is the net number of ATP molecules produced during glycolysis and gluconeogenesis? Provide a detailed explanation of the metabolic pathways involved in these processes that result in ATP production.

answered Feb 13 in BioChemistry

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Which isomer, cisplatin or transplatin, is more effective in treating cancer and how does the isomerism of the coordination compound affect its biological activity?

asked Feb 12 in Coordination Chemistry

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How can the refractive index and optical properties of a glass material be tailored for use in specific optical applications?

answered Feb 10 in Materials Chemistry

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How can the practical applications of chemistry be integrated into the classroom to enhance learning and promote a better understanding of chemical principles?

answered Feb 10 in Chemical education

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How can the magnetic properties of a molecular magnet be predicted by using quantum chemistry calculations? Specifically, what is the relationship between the electronic structure of the molecule and its magnetic properties?

answered Feb 7 in Quantum Chemistry

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How can magnetic resonance spectroscopy be used to determine the purity of a chemical compound? Develop a protocol for using NMR spectroscopy to assess the purity of a sample of 2-butanone.

answered Feb 6 in Physical Chemistry

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Calculate the standard enthalpy change for the precipitation reaction between 70.0 mL of 0.500 M lead(II) nitrate solution and excess sodium iodide solution at 25°C, if the resulting precipitate is PbI2 and the specific heat capacity of the solution is 4.18 J g^-1°C^-1.

asked Feb 3 in Chemical thermodynamics

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What teaching methods can be utilized to foster interest and engagement in chemistry among high school students who have previously shown a lack of interest in the subject?

answered Jan 30 in Chemical education

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Calculate the lattice energy of magnesium oxide (MgO) given that the lattice enthalpy of magnesium (Mg) is 3944 kJ/mol and that of oxygen (O) is 751 kJ/mol.

asked Jan 23 in Inorganic Chemistry

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Calculate the equilibrium constant (K) for the reaction between copper and silver ions in a galvanic cell at room temperature (25°C), given the following half-reactions and their respective reduction potentials:Cu2+ (aq) + 2e- → Cu (s) E°red = +0.34 VAg+ (aq) + e- → Ag (s) E°red = +0.80 VAlso, if the cell is constructed with a copper electrode and a silver electrode, which electrode will be the cathode and which will be the anode?

answered Jan 23 in ElectroChemistry

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