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What is the optimum reaction condition for the synthesis of polystyrene from styrene monomer, in terms of temperature and initiator concentration, to achieve the highest yield and highest molecular weight?

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What is the mechanism of a nucleophilic substitution reaction between 1-bromobutane and sodium hydroxide in ethanol solvent? Provide the balanced chemical equation and draw the reaction mechanism, indicating the intermediates and the transition state.

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What is the relationship between the chemical shift and the electron density in a sample analyzed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and how can this information be used to determine the purity and structure of an organic compound?

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What are the electronic and magnetic properties of [Fe(H2O)6]2+ complex ion and how do they affect its reactivity towards ligands?

asked Feb 17 in Quantum Chemistry

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What factors affect the bond strength of a molecule and how can the bond strength be predicted using these factors? Provide specific examples of molecules and the trends observed in their bond strengths based on these factors.

asked Feb 14 in Chemical bonding

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answered Feb 13 in PhotoChemistry

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How does the binding of specific transcription factors to DNA sequences result in the regulation of gene expression in eukaryotic cells?

asked Feb 13 in BioChemistry

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What is the mechanism of CFCs in the destruction of the ozone layer and what are the potential consequences of ozone layer depletion on the environment and human health?

asked Feb 12 in Environmental Chemistry

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How can the size and shape of quantum dots be controlled using different synthesis methods in materials chemistry, and what impact does this have on their photoluminescence properties?

asked Feb 10 in Materials Chemistry

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How can the molecular weight of polyacrylonitrile be controlled during its synthesis from acrylonitrile monomer, and what factors affect the formation and properties of the resulting polymer?

asked Feb 10 in Chemical synthesis

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How can the concepts of chemical reactions and stoichiometry be applied to the real-world scenario of baking a cake? Specifically, how can you calculate the amount of baking soda needed to react with the amount of vinegar in a recipe to produce the optimal amount of carbon dioxide for a fluffy cake?

asked Feb 6 in Chemical education

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Design a novel drug delivery system using graphene oxide as the carrier material. Describe the synthesis method and characterize the physicochemical properties of the drug-loaded graphene oxide by using various techniques such as X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and zeta potential measurements. Evaluate the drug release properties and compare it with the current drug delivery systems available in the market.

answered Feb 4 in Materials Chemistry

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Calculate the standard enthalpy change (∆H°) for the dissolution of 5.00 g of solid NaOH in 100.0 mL of water, given that the temperature of the solution increased from 25.0°C to 27.5°C. The density of the solution is 1.00 g/mL and the specific heat capacity of the solution is 4.18 J/(g°C). The molar mass of NaOH is 40.00 g/mol.

answered Feb 3 in Chemical thermodynamics

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How can capillary electrophoresis be used to analyze the components present in a mixture of amino acids?

answered Jan 29 in Analytical Chemistry

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Calculate the dipole moment of carbon dioxide (CO2) molecule using ab initio calculations at the HF/6-311+G(d,p) level of theory. How does it compare to the experimentally measured dipole moment value? Explain the reason for any differences observed.

answered Jan 23 in Computational Chemistry

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What is the product formed when methyl bromide reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide and what type of nucleophilic substitution reaction is occurring?

answered Jan 21 in Organic Chemistry

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How can chemistry educators effectively teach the applications of chemistry in various industries, such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and manufacturing, to help students understand the role of chemistry in society and the economy?

answered Jan 21 in Chemical education

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Why is the psychodynamic approach important for understanding psychopathology?

answered Jan 20 in Psychology

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