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Understanding sp2 Hybridization in Carbon with Three Substituents and a Lone Pair

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Understanding sp2 Hybridization of Carbon with Three Substituents and a Lone Pair The carbon atom with three substituents and one lone pair is considered sp2 hybridized because it uses three...

Posted inin Inorganic Chemistry

Proud of Your TLC Experiment? Reasons to Celebrate Your Achievements and Enhance Your Results

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Why Be Proud of a TLC Experiment? Being proud of a Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) you performed reflects a significant milestone in mastering a fundamental lab technique. TLC is essential...

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Doubt on CRISPR Allelic Exchange Methods with CHOPCHOP Explained

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CRISPR Allelic Exchange Using CHOPCHOP CHOPCHOP facilitates CRISPR allelic exchange by designing guide RNAs (gRNAs) for precise Knock In edits that introduce specific nucleotide changes, employing homology arms to support...

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Gallium for Fun and Profit: Purity, Testing, and Profit Opportunities Explained

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2 weeks ago
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Gallium for Fun and Profit Gallium is a unique metal available at very high purity and relatively low cost, allowing various uses and opportunities for profit. Its typical purity level...

Posted inin Inorganic Chemistry

Alkanes with Functional Groups: Naming, Misconceptions, and Key Impact of Substituents

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Understanding Alkanes with Functional Groups Alkanes with functional groups are organic compounds derived from alkanes but contain additional atoms or groups that modify their chemical behavior and naming conventions. These...

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Why Ammonia Struggles to Ignite in Air: Key Factors Explained

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2 weeks ago
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Why Doesn’t Ammonia Burn Easily in Air? Ammonia does not burn easily in air due to its high activation energy barrier, low heat of combustion, narrow flammability range, and chemical...

Posted inin Inorganic Chemistry

Kinetic vs Thermodynamic Control in E1 and E2 Reactions Explained

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2 weeks ago
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Kinetic vs Thermodynamic Control in E1 and E2 Reactions Kinetic control refers to product distribution governed by the reaction rate, favoring the product that forms fastest. Thermodynamic control favors the...

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Understanding the Unique Smell of Formaldehyde and What It Means to You

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2 weeks ago
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What Does Formaldehyde Smell Like? Formaldehyde has a distinct and unmistakable odor that many describe as irritating, pungent, and somewhat musty. It smells like itself and cannot be precisely likened...

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Best Place to Learn Entire Organic Chemistry: Top Resources and Study Strategies

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2 weeks ago
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Best Place to Learn Entire Organic Chemistry The best place to learn entire organic chemistry combines a reliable online platform, quality books, and engaging video resources. Among these options, the...

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How to Create Baking Soda from Natural Ingredients in the Wilderness

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2 weeks ago
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How To Make Baking Soda In The Wild Making baking soda in the wild involves obtaining sodium carbonate or bicarbonate through natural sources and chemical reactions with accessible materials like...