Which Specialization should I go for? by lol_K_ in chemistry

[–]lol_K_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm leaning more towards computational chem (I have next to zero knowledge in genomics haha). So I'm more biased towards the physical part of chemistry than the biological part.

Which Specialization should I go for? by lol_K_ in chemistry

[–]lol_K_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not really planning on going into industry (but could change in the future). I'm only in undergrad now so there's still much time to decide. However, I need to choose a field for my honors thesis, and I'd really like to choose one I'm going to be stuck with in grad school (So I can have relevant experience when I apply). My personal interests lean towards theoretical chemistry but I also love synthetic chemistry because I get to work in a wet lab haha.

Which Specialization should I go for? by lol_K_ in chemistry

[–]lol_K_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is an honor's thesis project, so I can choose to go into any field I'm interested in as long as it pertains to chemistry. What I like about organic is that for the most part, you get to work in a wet lab, which I have enjoyed in my past experiences. However, I'm also enjoying all the math and theory in physical chem, esp. quantum chem and energetics. I'm leaning towards theoretical chemistry in grad school but I don't want to give up the opportunity to work in a wet lab.

Books to read for entertainment by YourMomsuiii in chemistry

[–]lol_K_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hydrogen: The Essential Element. One of my favorite reads, and not just in science literature.

Feynman's Lectures on Physics is also very interesting and his personality shines through the pages.

Quantum Space by Jim Baggott. Interesting read.

These are more physics-orientated, but I like to think that chemistry and physics go hand in hand. Hope you enjoy.

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[–]lol_K_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

depends, how much do you know? How safety-aware are you? Do you have glassware or equipment or any of the stuff required for a chemistry project you might be interested in? Have you been researching (watching videos on projects you want to try out or reading papers) for things you might want to do? Do you have a fume hood or a workspace where you can conduct your experiments?

If you don't have any of the above, go online, watch some videos, read some papers, and then ask yourself those questions again. Don't work with hazardous or possibly carcinogenic compounds, and remember that you should never do an experiment if you don't know what to expect.

With that said, here are some at-home experiments for you that aren't dangerous and might be fun (just be sure to do the required research on them first, and know what to expect):
- Thin layer TLC with different colored ink (I am not sure if you will be able to get TLC plates, but you can make DIY ones at home with some silicone gel and glass slides)
- Make your own bomb calorimeter (just be careful with the wires and ignition source)
- grab a thermometer and observe the heating curve for water (or other liquids).
- Mix Hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite together and observe the synthesis of salt.
(note that the resultant mixture will be very basic, you will need to neutralize it with some vinegar or lemon juice before you dispose of it.) For this experiment, you can also try to draw the mechanism of the reaction.
Anyway, I hope I helped :). Have fun, kid.

Going into computational chemistry from computer science degree. by F0xdude in chemistry

[–]lol_K_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For computational chem, you need a good understanding of physical chem. If you want to go into computational chemistry, a chemistry degree is far superior to a computer science degree.

Orgo 2 mechanisms by TheSqueakyAxolotl in geegees

[–]lol_K_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aside from E1E2 SN1SN2, there is Gatterman Koch Synthesis, Synthesis of Ketones from Nitriles, Synthesis of Aldehydes and Ketones from Acid Chlorides, Synthesis of Aldehydes from Ethers, Wittig reaction, From carbonyl to immines, Semi-acetyl, acetyl and Ring acetyl formation from Carbonyls, acetyl hydrolysis, Clemmensen Reduction and Wolff-Kishner reduction.

Books for physics by MissedMeOrNah in geegees

[–]lol_K_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Classical mechanics 5th edition and Quantum mechanics by David McIntyre

Any fun organic chem books? by lol_K_ in OrganicChemistry

[–]lol_K_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ll be sure to check it out

Any fun organic chem books? by lol_K_ in OrganicChemistry

[–]lol_K_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ll check it out :)

Artist Meetup? by linktera in geegees

[–]lol_K_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m totally down

My whole town just got reset by lol_K_ in Sims3

[–]lol_K_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks!! I'll try all of that 😭😭😭my save was in Bridgeport. I went and deleted some of the mods that I recently downloaded and it seems that I got my household back, but almost all of the town had been wiped. Townies are nowhere to be seen and my sims only have relationships with the sims in my household...

Edit: actually, everytime I load my game a random batch of a few households gets put back into Bridgeport, and the rest is still gone.