So you think Unit 4 is easy? Have a challenge. :)

[nisha]

Clinically insane. I think thats what its called

I might borrow someone's though. I'm about to die of boredom. I never even thought that was possible.

[charmanderp]

You could say that

I think this makes us the epitome of nerds. Starting uni work before even finding out if we have the results necessary to apply to uni, let alone be accepted.

[pi]

VCE over?

[nisha]

I don't know about that. I thoroughly enjoy chemistry. So much so, that when I am sick, it makes me feel better. And besides, I'm bored as hell.

Lol, dude. You will get into uni. Genius.

I think we've gone somewhat off-topic..

[charmanderp]

Exactly. Chemistry is not a chore, it's actually fun.

You're a pretty smart cookie yourself Yes yes I agree, we MIGHT have derailed this thread somewhat. And I almost said epiphany instead of epitome in my last post which means I should probably go to sleep.

We'll start the chemistry challenge tomorrow. Boo yah!

[Mao]

Oh wow. I completely forgot I made this thread. I shall honour any attempts with solutions. =)

[thushan]

Want a challenge? Do a Russian IChO.

Actually Mao - YOU should try the Russian IChO 2007 I think it was.

[Mao]

Want a challenge? Do a Russian IChO.

Actually Mao - YOU should try the Russian IChO 2007 I think it was.

link me?

[paulsterio]

Want a challenge? Do a Russian IChO.

Actually Mao - YOU should try the Russian IChO 2007 I think it was.

Is it in Russian?

[thushan]

Want a challenge? Do a Russian IChO.

Actually Mao - YOU should try the Russian IChO 2007 I think it was.

http://www.icho39.chem.msu.ru/downloads/endTheoretical_task_complete.pdf

link me?

[Mao]

Want a challenge? Do a Russian IChO.

Actually Mao - YOU should try the Russian IChO 2007 I think it was.

http://www.icho39.chem.msu.ru/downloads/endTheoretical_task_complete.pdf

link me?

Procrastination mode ON.

EDIT:

Problem 1: I do not know of a quantum system that perfectly oscillates as the given wavefunction suggests. I haven't done much quantum modelling myself, but I don't think it makes sense that the dynamics of this proton tunnelling effect is so well defined. As far as I'm concerned, it is still governed by the Boltzmann distribution, the sinusoidal variation simply doesn't make sense to me.

Problem 2: The formulation of free energy here is inconsistent. Why insist that the free energy of nanoparticles have a pressure term, and then assume that once the surface is oxidized it becomes a bulk-like environment? An oxidized nanoparticle is still a nanoparticle, and there will still be a significant pressure term. nevermind, jumped the gun. they eventually did it properly.

Lost interest at problem 4+. This is the kind of maths an experimentalist would encounter when trying to interpret a physical measurement. There also seems to be a particular fascination with rate equations, but my qualm with that is why should I try to deal with rate equations when I can throw it into Mathematica, and instead spend my time on problems that cannot be solved by a computer?

Problem 1 was the most fun.

[thushan]

LOL trust Mao to pick apart the Russian IChO itself.

BAWS.