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Where should I start if I want to do research in transitional complexes?

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Meredith Juncker is a PhD candidate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Her studies are focused on proteins and neurodegenerative diseases.

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I recommend doing a quick Google search of "transitional complex research" and reading up on the current research in the field.

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How do I do titration and other chemistry practicals on my own?

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You would need to purchase or borrow the following materials to do a titration on your own: a burette, a white tile (used to see a color change in the solution), a pipette, a pH indicator (the type depends on the reactants), an Erlenmeyer or conical flask, a titrant (a standard solution of known concentration; a common example is aqueous sodium carbonate). Also, make sure to take the proper precautions when handling acids and bases. I recommend having an adult present for supervision.

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How can I get better at remembering chemistry?

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Learn chemistry in fun manner by making a game out of it, and studying in new places.

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How can I learn chemistry well enough to be the best student in my class?

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Start memorizing formulas and definitions. When you get through them, make detailed and good notes about things that are explained in your book, like how evaporation occurs or what a boiling point is. Try to remember theories and laws word for word. Focus on diagrams, too, as they are an essential component.

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We just started chemistry, and all the students seem to understand it perfectly. What can I do to get myself up to their level?

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You should find your own way to catch up to them. Find a fun way to study chemistry, and don't forget to talk with your friends or teachers if you need help.

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How can I memorize all of the periodic table?

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A band called AsapSCIENCE has a 3-minute song called "The New Periodic Table Song (In Order)" that may help you memorize the periodic table easily.

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I still can't understand chemistry, even though I studied overnight. What do I do?

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Chemistry is a subject you need to take the time to properly understand. Studying overnight or cramming will not help you. If you're having trouble getting the basics down, hire a tutor or ask your teacher if they can give you some extra help.

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I'm new to chemistry and having a hard time understanding it. What should I do?

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Ask your teacher for additional help or find a tutor. Talk to your friends in the class and see if one of them can help explain difficult concepts.

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I want to study medicine, which part of chemistry should I concentrate on?

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You should concentrate on medicinal chemistry. That will help you understand medicine structure, how they're produced, how they work etc.

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I want to study pharmacy. What part should I concentrate on?

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It depend on what kind of pharmacy you want to study. If you want to make medicine, you should concentrate on Pharmacology and Biotechnology. If you want to go more to the dark side of poisons and war pharmacy, I would concentrate on Toxicology.

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How do I learn chemistry easily?

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Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

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How can I get an A+ in science class?

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Follow the methods in Do Well in Science Class .

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How can I study organic chemistry?

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Follow the methods in Study Organic Chemistry Effectively and Pass Organic Chemistry .

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How do I improve my study habits for chemistry and physics when they're hard to understand?

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First try to understand the concepts, then summarise them as notes. Doing this will help you to remember all the concepts rather than just memorizing. Understanding is very important and the only way to get there is to translate the concepts into your own words. Whenever you have test or exams just revise your own notes and it will help you a lot.

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How do I remember chemistry equations?

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Try to connect the equations with the properties of the elements, it will make memorizing easy and help you remember properties too. Along with that read through the equation and make a video of the reaction in your mind. This will help if you are a visual learner.

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How can I understand practicals in chemistry?

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To understand practicals in chemistry, you can follow these steps: 1) Imagine/visualize the experiment; 2) Read the theory and note down changes in reaction; 3) Practice in the lab if you can. After this, you will have mastered the art of understanding the practicals in chemistry.

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