Discuss “Acidity of Aryl and Alkyl Carboxylic Compounds” by giving at least two examples for each group. Your explanation should include relevant mechanisms and references to actual uses in life. Include pictures and graphics to support information.
Prepare a critical review of a literature research paper written in 2020on the topic of asymmetric organic catalysis. The reviews should follow the pattern of papers found in the now defunct Chemtracts: Organic Chemistry. The instructor must approve paper selections by the date indicated in the Syllabus. The papers should be professional in appearance, as […]
Your company has been contracted to assess and cleanup a site that previously had a manufacturing facility for an organochlorine pesticide (i.e., aldrin, chlordane, dieldrin, eldrin, or heptachlor). You are tasked with shipping these wastes off-site to a treatment, storage, disposal facility (TSDF) for disposal. Review the information found in the 16-point GHS SDS for […]
(Determining the empirical formula of Magnesium Oxide by assuming that the mass of magnesium for your experiment is 0.75g. Burning product of magnesium is 0.80g. From the two numbers, calculate the mass of oxygen and find the mole ratio and based on the ratio write the chemical formula of magnesium oxide. In the conclusion ,identify […]
Discuss “Ortho, Para, and Meta Nature of Benzene Derivatives” by giving at least one example for each type. Your explanation should include relevant mechanisms and references to actual uses in life.
Part A: Chemical models Prepare a 2 page report covering these two activities and post to Canvas. Activity 1: Explore a common protein found in the human body. How many amino acids are in the polymer? What is the function of this protein in the cell? If possible – find a picture or diagram showing […]
Initial Post Instructions The Discussions in this course are set up deepen your understanding of the material as you make real world connections and employ creative thinking. To get the most from these discussions, full engagement is expected on the part of the student. Be sure to stop by the discussion section frequently, not only […]
For this assignment, you will compose an essay about the concept of chemical incompatibility including practical information involving two common chemical products. Choose bleach (a base) and another household chemical product that is an acid and review the product labels. You can access product labels and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information on the Internet. Record […]
There are many chemistry informational web sites. Identify at least one chemistry-related web resource that you found useful or at least entertaining. You could pick one that you find helpful in studying, e.g., a tutorial. You could pick one with beautiful images. You could pick one that is silly. Explain what you like about your […]
While we often do not realize it, acidic and basic solutions are a part of our daily lives. Pick a solution in your home, work, or even outside (be sure to check the label to make sure that whatever you are measuring is nonhazardous and water based). Some possible solutions are shampoos, beverages, still water […]
