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Amination Reactions

Core Concepts In this article we will talk about amines and their respective properties, with a focus on the different types of amination reactions that

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Arrow Pushing

Core Concepts In this article, we will explore common forms of arrow pushing that are seen in organic chemistry, both intermolecular and intramolecular. We will

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Epoxidation

Core Concepts This article gives an introduction to the epoxidation reaction. We will discuss its general concepts, reaction mechanism, and applications in organic chemistry. What

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What is Atomic Mass?

Core Concepts In this article you will learn about the different things that contribute to atomic mass. What makes up an atom, and how to

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Beta Oxidation of Fatty Acids

Core Concepts: Beta oxidation is a metabolic process that involves the breakdown of fatty acids to generate cellular energy. In this article, you will learn

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The Hardworking Element Hafnium

Introduction to Hafnium Identified in 1923 by Dirk Coster and George de Hevesy, hafnium is a lustrous, silver-grey transition metal. The name “hafnium” originated from

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The Ruthless Element Ruthenium

Introduction to Ruthenium The element ruthenium is a shiny, silver-gray, brittle metal that looks like platinum. Computer chips, jewelry, and electrodes all contain the element

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Lactic Acid Fermentation

Core Concepts In this article you will be able to understand the biochemical pathway that generates lactic acid and its importance in the food industry.

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The Techy Element Technetium

Introduction to Technetium The element Technetium is a silvery gray transition metal. It has the atomic number of 43 and has the atomic symbol Tc.

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Alkene Carbocation Stability

Core Concepts In this article, we will explore the stability of carbocations in alkenes via substitution and rearrangement, including stabilizing factors such as resonance. Topics

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Gilman Reagents

Core Concepts This article serves as a guide to Gilman reagents in organic chemistry. After reading this article, you will be able to understand and

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Enzyme Inhibition

Core Concepts In this article, you will learn about competitive, noncompetitive, and uncompetitive enzyme inhibition, and the effect of each type of inhibitor on Km

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The Zippy Element Zirconium

Introduction to Zirconium Zirconium finds many applications as a heat- and corrosion-resistant element. Zirconium is derived from zircon (ZrSiO4) and baddeleyite (ZrO2), which are its

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Halogenation

What is Halogenation?

Core Concepts This article serves as a guide to what halogenation reactions are in organic chemistry and what makes them essential. After reading this article,

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Radical Reactions

Core Concepts A radical reaction is characterized by the involvement of highly reactive species called radicals. Radical reactions are a fundamental class of chemical reaction.

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Robinson Annulation

Core Concepts The Robinson Annulation is a reaction that combines two other mechanisms in organic chemistry, the Michael Addition and an intramolecular aldol condensation, to

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Saponification

Core Concepts Saponification is the reaction where an ester is hydrolyzed into an alcohol and a carboxylic acid salt upon the addition of an aqueous

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