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I'm going through some papers about HSQ (hydrogen silsesquioxane) and keep seeing this fractional notation being used: HSiO<sub>3/2</sub> , SiO<sub>4/2</sub> , H<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>2/2</sub> , H<sub>3</sub>SiO<sub>1/2</sub>. [Example paper][1]. I understand that the proper formula for HSQ is [HSiO<sub>3/2</sub>]...
What does fractional notation represent in molecular formulas such as SiO4/2 or H2SiO2/2?
Can any one list the set of fundamental unsolved questions in coordination chemistry?
I was reading about hybridisation and came across a point saying that $\mathrm{d^3s}$ hybridisation involves only $\mathrm d_{xy}$, $\mathrm d_{yz}$, and $\mathrm d_{zx}$ orbitals and not $\mathrm d_{x^2-y^2}$ nor $\mathrm d_{z^2}$. Why is that so?
Which d orbitals are involved in "d3s hybridisation"?
I'll address the last part of your question. I think the first part > What formulae relates the transition dipole moments, the oscillator > strength and the observed absorption relative intensity? of your question could stand on its own. The oscillator strength is connected to the transition dipole moment vec...
The following question has troubled me for a while now. >A virtual weak acid $\ce{HA}$ dissociates as follows: > >$\ce{HA <=> H^+ + A^-}$ > >with the acid dissociation constant $K_\mathrm{a} = 10^{-3.00}$. > >A solution is prepared using a given concentration of $\ce{HA}$, $C_\ce{HA}$ , and a given concentration...
I found this question on the internet that said: **Find the pOH of the solution obtained by mixing 0.1 moles of $\mathrm{NH_4 OH}$ $(K_b = 10^{-5})$ and 0.1 moles of $\mathrm{(NH_4)_2 SO_4}$ in a 500mL solution.** What my approach was to do it without applying the Henderson Hasselbalch equation and doing it from ...
The following question has troubled me for a while now. >A virtual weak acid $\ce{HA}$ dissociates as follows: > >$\ce{HA <=> H^+ + A^-}$ > >with the acid dissociation constant $K_\mathrm{a} = 10^{-3.00}$. > >A solution is prepared using a given concentration of $\ce{HA}$, $C_\ce{HA}$ , and a given concentration...
I found this question on the internet that said: **Find the pOH of the solution obtained by mixing 0.1 moles of $\mathrm{NH_4 OH}$ $(K_b = 10^{-5})$ and 0.1 moles of $\mathrm{(NH_4)_2 SO_4}$ in a 500mL solution.** What my approach was to do it without applying the Henderson Hasselbalch equation and doing it from ...
I've just been taught about the effective nuclear charge and screening effect in school. I'd like to ask and confirm if the effective nuclear charge is only defined for valence electrons. If not then why don't we consider the repulsion from the electrons further away from the nucleus than the test electron, which by co...
Why in this problem there isn't a diastereomer with the CH3 in the back ( dash) and the CH3CH2 in front ( wedge)? [![enter image description here][1]][1] [1]: https://i.stack.imgur.com/lQOQX.png
Why in this problem there isn't a diastereomer with the $\ce{-CH3}$ in the back (dash) and the $\ce{-CH2CH3}$ in front (wedge)? [![enter image description here][1]][1] [1]: https://i.stack.imgur.com/lQOQX.png
Does increasing energy lead to Bigger size of orbitals?
I found this question on the internet that said: > Find the pOH of the solution obtained by mixing $\pu{0.1 mol}$ of $\mathrm{NH_4 OH}$ $(K_\mathrm b = 10^{-5})$ and $\pu{0.1 mol}$ of $\ce{(NH4)2SO4}$ in a $\pu{500 mL}$ solution. What my approach was to do it without applying the Henderson Hasselbalch equation an...
I have problem in determining the SIP priorities in this molecule: [![S-Ketamine][1]][1] [![revised image; user:55119][2]][2] In this ketamine molecule, what is the order of priorities? Does the carbon bonded to the ring with chlorine have higher priority compared to the carbon bonded to oxygen? [1]:...
I have problem in determining the CIP priorities in (*S*)-ketamine. [![esketamine, from USP 2007][1]][1] What is the order of priorities for esketamine? Does the carbon bonded to the ring with chlorine have higher priority compared to the carbon bonded to oxygen? [1]: https://i.stack.imgur.com/3bA7Z.png
I am, as a fun off-syllabus investigation, looking at hard water and how effective the EDTA titration method is, for permanent and temporary hard water. I ran a titration today and had horrific results. I actually knew the concentration of my water sample: 0.005M made up with Ca(NO3)2. My EDTA was 0.01M. I'm clearly ...
I'm running EEMS on some water samples on a Horiba Fluoromax 4 spectrofluorometer. Method below. - 240-580nm emission, 5nm interval, 1nm width - 240-480 excitation, 5nm interval, 1nm width - 0.01 mg/L Quinine sulfate std in 0.5M H2SO4 + water raman EEMS to use as references for my unknowns I use factory c...
How can I set up and process my Excitation-Emission matrices properly?
I understand that to compare relative acidity one must consider the stability of the conjugate bases. Across a period the electronegativity of an element increases. And that is for example why HF is more acidic than H2O, as the negative charge of the fluoride anion (=conjugate base) is drawn closer to the positively...
I am, as a fun off-syllabus investigation, looking at hard water and how effective the EDTA titration method is, for permanent and temporary hard water. I ran a titration today and had horrific results. I actually knew the concentration of my water sample: $\pu{0.005 M}$ made up with $\ce{Ca(NO3)2}.$ My EDTA was $\pu{...
When silver acetate reacts with iodine and $\ce{CCl4}$, it gives esters and 2 moles of $\ce{AgI}.$ But when it reacts with iodine and lead acetate, why it gives alkyl halide, $\ce{AgI}$ and $\ce{CO2}?$ $$ \begin{align} \ce{2CH3COOAg + I2 &->[CCl4][\phantom{(CH3COO)2Pb}] CH3COOCH3 + 2AgI + CO2}\tag{R1}\\ \ce{CH3C...
When silver acetate reacts with iodine and $\ce{CCl4}$, it gives esters and 2 moles of $\ce{AgI}.$ But when it reacts with iodine and lead acetate, why does it give alkyl halide, $\ce{AgI}$ and $\ce{CO2}?$ $$ \begin{align} \ce{2CH3COOAg + I2 &->[CCl4][\phantom{(CH3COO)2Pb}] CH3COOCH3 + 2AgI + CO2}\tag{R1}\\ \ce{...
From the question "Place 2 mL of Nitric acid in a test tube and add a small piece of Zinc turning" I thought that the overall net ionic equation would be Zn + 2H+ --> Zn2+ + H2 Is this correct? Is the Zn oxidized and the H reduced? Or have I got this completely wrong? Thanks
What product is created in a zinc - nitrate reaction?
How I could find the bulk Debye–Waller factor for tetragonal rutile type $\ce{SnO2}$ at room temperature? I have been doing some online digging with no luck. If anyone has a reference I could use that would be awesome.
It says in Wikipedia that lead tetrahydride or hydrogen *plumbide* or plumbane (PbH4) is supposed to have lead in it's -4 state and the hydrogen is in its +1 state because supposedly lead has a higher electronegativity than hydrogen gas, can this be like flipped over and the lead gets the +4 charge and the hydrogen get...
Does lead carry the negative charge in plumbane?
Apart from the borax and the phosphate bead tests, there's also this one. It's done by heating the white bead of sodium carbonate and the salt with potassium nitrate; green and yellow colours indicate the presence of manganese and chromium respectively. I've only seen these two examples for this test. Are there...
Which salts give the sodium carbonate bead test?
I am currently learning the coordination compounds and encountered a new isomerism called linkage isomerism. I am thinking that if I want to get some [Co(NO2)6]3-, I should: dissolve CoCl3 in water to get [Co(H2O)6]3+, then add some concentrated HNO2 to displace 6 H2O away (although I don't know why NO2- is a strong...
I am currently learning the coordination compounds and encountered a new isomerism called linkage isomerism. I am thinking that if I want to get some $\ce{[Co(NO2)6]^3-}$, I should have to dissolve $\ce{CoCl3}$ in water to get $\ce{[Co(H2O)6]^3+}$, then add some concentrated $\ce{HNO2}$ to displace the six water mol...
**Question:** >Place 2 mL of Nitric acid in a test tube and add a small piece of Zinc turning I thought that the overall net ionic equation would be: $$\ce{Zn + 2H+ -> Zn^2+ + H2}$$ Is this correct? Is the zinc oxidized and the hydrogen reduced? Or have I got this completely wrong?
I am currently learning the coordination compounds and encountered a new isomerism called linkage isomerism. I am thinking that if I want to get some $\ce{[Co(NO2)6]^3-}$, I should have to dissolve $\ce{CoCl3}$ in water to get $\ce{[Co(H2O)6]^3+}$, then add some concentrated $\ce{HNO2}$ to displace the six water mol...
To answer this question I would first assign the R-S configuration to the original molecule and the molecule proposed by you and show you that both are identical. At the end I will also show you a simpler way to tell that both are identical. **Original molecule:** [![Original molecule][1]][1] **Proposed molec...
I have come across a synthesis of Centrohexaindane that has the step below: https://synarchive.com/syn/211 [![enter image description here][1]][1] This is a Diels-Alder reaction that gives an aromatic ring. I know that alkynes will do this reaction: [![enter image description here][2]][2] But in the scheme, a...
I came across a [synthesis of centrohexaindane](https://synarchive.com/syn/211) that has the following steps: [![Centrohexaindane synthesis][1]][1] This is a Diels-Alder reaction that gives an aromatic ring. I know that alkynes will give this reaction as follows: [![Diels-Alder][2]][2] But in the scheme, afte...
There are few things you should keep in mind while deciding comparative stability of resonance structures: * Non-polar structures are more stable than dipolar. * Resonance structures with a greater number of covalent bonds are more stable than those with lesser number. Thus, nonpolar structure of buta-1,3-di...
I came across a [synthesis of centrohexaindane](https://synarchive.com/syn/211) that has the following steps: [![Centrohexaindane synthesis][1]][1] This is a Diels-Alder reaction that gives an aromatic ring. I know that alkynes will give this reaction as follows: [![Diels-Alder][2]][2] But in the scheme, afte...
I am conducting a **school-based** research project into the anti oxidative properties of green tea. Part of the procedure is to determine the concentration of antioxidant in green tea. This antioxidant is EGCG (a type of *catechin*) One of the problems I am facing is that most of the procedures I find on the intern...
Yesterday I made a mixture of vinegar and salt and then electrolyzed it. I was just wondering if anyone could tell me what the process created. For instance, would it create ethane?
I understand that to compare relative acidity one must consider the stability of the conjugate bases. Across a period the electronegativity of an element increases. And that is for example why $\ce{HF}$ is more acidic than $\ce{H2O}$, as the negative charge of the fluoride anion is drawn closer to the positively cha...
How can I compare the Van Der Wall constant a (which is the liquefication constant) for different compounds based on my knowledge of bonding in the compound? > Acetic acid 17.71 > > Acetone 16.02 > > Benzene 18.24 > > Water 5.526 > > Toluene 24.38 > > Xenon 4.25 > ...
I came across a [synthesis of centrohexaindane](https://synarchive.com/syn/211) that has the following steps: [![Centrohexaindane synthesis][1]][1] This is a Diels–Alder reaction that gives an aromatic ring. I know that alkynes will give this reaction as follows: [![Diels–Alder][2]][2] But in the scheme, af...
I am conducting a school-based research project into the antioxidative properties of green tea. Part of the procedure is to determine the concentration of antioxidant in green tea. This antioxidant is EGCG (a type of *catechin*). One of the problems I am facing is that most of the procedures I find on the internet a...
I am interested in understanding the heat transfer capabilities of fluids. Nano-fluids are suspensions of nanoparticles (1-100nm sized particles) in a base fluid, often water, oil or glycol. These provide anomalously enhanced heat transfer capabilities on account of the surface area to volume ratio of the particles. Th...
How can I compare the Van Der Waals constant a (which is the liquefication constant) for different compounds based on my knowledge of bonding in the compound? > Acetic acid 17.71 > > Acetone 16.02 > > Benzene 18.24 > > Water 5.526 > > Toluene 24.38 > > Xenon 4.25 >...
Linkage isomerism is of major interest in the field of inorganic chemistry. Linkage isomerism occurs when an ambidentate ligand such as $\ce{NO2, SCN,}$ etc. binds to the metal center. Nitro-nitrito metal complexes can be regarded as good examples of linkage isomerism. It must be noted that the $\ce{NO2}$ group can be ...
I am a beginner and am learning about atomic structure and I am getting confusions regarding the aufbau principle. It is said that the electrons will be filled first in lowest available energy level. But according to aufbau principle electrons are filled in $\mathrm{4s}$ orbital before filling the $\mathrm{3d}$ orb...
Why are electrons filled in fourth shell before the third shell is filled?
What is the mass fraction of trichloroethene in the liquid phase using vapour pressure and mole fraction in gas phase?
I'm running EEMS on some water samples on a Horiba Fluoromax 4 spectrofluorometer. Method below. - $\pu{240-580nm}$ emission, $\pu{5nm}$ interval, $\pu{1nm}$ width. - $\pu{240-480nm}$ excitation, $\pu{5nm}$ interval, $\pu{1nm}$ width. - $\pu{0.01 mg/L}$ quinine sulfate standard in $\pu{0.5M}~\ce{H2SO4}$...
How can I set up and process my excitation-emission matrices properly?
Edit of closed question for lack of detail: Surface area to volume ratio of ion and its distribution in solution compared to nano-particles?
How can I compare the van der Waals constant a (which is the liquefication constant) for different compounds based on my knowledge of bonding in the compound? > Acetic acid 17.71 > > Acetone 16.02 > > Benzene 18.24 > > Water 5.526 > > Toluene 24.38 > > Xenon 4.25 >...
How can I compare the van der Waals constant $a$ (the liquefication constant) for different compounds based on my knowledge of bonding in the compound? Let's pick the following sample set: $$ \newcommand{\d}[2]{#1.&\hspace{-1em}#2} \begin{array}{lrl} \hline \text{Compound} & &\hspace{-1em}a \\ \hline \text{Hel...
Edit of closed question: Surface area/volume of ions and their distribution in solution compared to suspended nanoparticles in nanofluids?
I came across this reaction where simple electrophilic addition mechanism will result in a *vic*-diiodide. $$\ce{H2C=CH-CH2-I ->[HI, excess][CCl4]}$$ But the solution says that vicinal iodine groups are unstable and the following reaction occurs: $$\ce{CH3-\underset{(unstable)}{\underset{\underset{\huge I}{|}}...
Why is vicinal diiodopropane unstable, leading to deiodination?
I am interested in understanding the heat transfer capabilities of fluids. Nano-fluids are suspensions of nanoparticles (1-100nm sized particles) in a base fluid, often water, oil or glycol. These provide anomalously enhanced heat transfer capabilities on account of the surface area to volume ratio of the particles...
How does the surface to volume ratio of ions and their distribution in solution compare to that of suspended nanoparticles in nanofluids?
I am interested in understanding the heat transfer capabilities of fluids. Nano-fluids are suspensions of nanoparticles (1-100nm sized particles) in a base fluid, often water, oil or glycol. These provide anomalously enhanced heat transfer capabilities on account of the surface area to volume ratio of the particles...
I came across this reaction where simple electrophilic addition mechanism will result in a *vic*-diiodide. $$\ce{H2C=CH-CH2-I ->[HI, excess][CCl4]}$$ But the solution says that vicinal iodine groups are unstable and the following reaction occurs: $$\ce{CH3-\underset{(unstable)}{\underset{\underset{\huge I}{|}}...
I am reading about electrolysis and I have trouble to understand why an electrolyte must be added in order for electrolysis to occur. I have read this [question][1] but still can't get it. The definition of electrolyte is a substance that when dissolved produces an electrically conducting solution. **Electrolytes i...
What an electrolyte "really" does in a solution?
I am conducting a **school-based** research project into the antioxidative properties of green tea. Part of the procedure is to determine the concentration of antioxidant in green tea. This antioxidant is EGCG (a type of *catechin*). One of the problems I am facing is that most of the procedures I find on the intern...
I am conducting a school-based research project into the antioxidative properties of green tea. Part of the procedure is to determine the concentration of antioxidant in green tea. This antioxidant is EGCG (a type of *catechin*). One of the problems I am facing is that most of the procedures I find on the internet a...
I'm going through some papers about HSQ (hydrogen silsesquioxane) and keep seeing this fractional notation being used: HSiO<sub>3/2</sub> , SiO<sub>4/2</sub> , H<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>2/2</sub> , H<sub>3</sub>SiO<sub>1/2</sub>. [Example paper][1]. I understand that the proper formula for HSQ is [HSiO<sub>3/2</sub>]...
I found that if a velocity of a gas follows the Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution, the mean velocity is given by $$\langle v \rangle = \sqrt{\frac{8RT}{\pi M}}$$ where $R$ is the gas constant, $T$ is temperature, and $M$ is molar mass. How would one obtain this result from the Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution?
There are some different applications. For one, it tells you how many times an acid can lose a proton. For instance, you can have a diprotic ("with $\ce{2 H+}$") molecule, with $n=2$. For instance, $\ce{H2SO4}$, deprotonates to $\ce{HSO4-}$, which can then go to $\ce{SO4^{-2}}$. Why is that important? Take an ac...
This question probably applies to other heavier metals as well. The only rationalization I can figure out is that lead in the +2 oxidation state (which is most common) is a borderline soft acid and prefers to take electrons from a soft sulfur instead of trying to react with a hard oxygen. Is this the right directio...
How do I convert benzoic acid to meta-fluorobenzoic acid in not more than 3 steps? I did it but the process was a little too long. Here is my attempt [![enter image description here][1]][1] [1]: https://i.stack.imgur.com/w35BG.png
The question is: >$\pu{2g}$ of a metal is present in$\pu{4.6g}$ of its metal sulphate. Find the equivalent weight of the metal. I understand the concept that equivalent weight of an element is the molecular weight divided by the n-factor (in this case it's the valency), but I couldn't arrive at a conclusion. Co...
How to calculate the equivalent weight of a metal in a metal sulphate?
> Calculate the solubility of $\ce{Ag3AsO4}$ in $\pu{0.02M}~\ce{K3AsO4}$ *neglecting the activity coefficients*. Find the relative error. $K_\mathrm{sp}(\ce{Ag3AsO4}) = \pu{6.0e-23}$ I know how to calculate the relative error but I get a very complicated equation finding the concentration solubility product constant...
$\ce{HgCO3.3HgO}$ and $\ce{HgO.Hg(NH2)Cl}$ are called basic mercury carbonate and basic mercury amidochloride, respectively. I found [this thread][1] on the former; I've only seen the latter as the product of a qualitative test in one of my textbooks, and Google yields nothing on it. Is "basic metal salt" a general ...
Two flasks of equal volume connected by a narrow tube (of negligible volume) are at 27° C and contain 0.7 Mole of H2 at 0.5 atm. If one of the flasks is then immersed into a bath kept at 127°C while the other remains at 27°C. What is the final pressure? My doubt in this question is that the two flasks which are now ...
I'm studying the model of a particle in a linear box when we have a chain of unsaturated carbons. I have a chain with 3 bonds and 4 atoms of carbon. I'm applying the expression $\lambda = \frac{8cmL^2}{ n^2 h}$ (instead of n I'm calculating the variation of n) where $c$ and $m$ are the light speed and the mas...
>Two flasks of equal volume connected by a narrow tube (of negligible volume) are at $\pu{27 °C}$ and contain $\pu{0.7 mol}$ of $\ce{H2}$ at $\pu{0.5 atm}$. If one of the flasks is then immersed into a bath kept at $\pu{127 °C}$ while the other remains at $\pu{27 °C}$. What is the final pressure? Will the pressure o...
In a galvanic cell using iron as the anode and NaCl as the salt bridge. Would Cl- reacting with the Fe2+ be a problem?
We just made a galvanic cell on a chemistry lesson using iron and copper. We used a sponge soaked in $\ce{NaCl}$ solution as the salt bridge. The issue is that we measured a voltage way below the expected value and it was dropping quite fast. The iron sulfide solution was yellow which may have indicated that the...
While studying work done in isothermal processes I was told that the universal gas constant **R** is the **work done by the gas per mole per kelvin**.I am sure I am missing something basic but I didn't find anything beyond that statement when I searched it on google. >In doing what is 8.314 Joules of work done by on...
### Question > [![enter image description here][1]][1] > > Which form of 1-phenylbutane-1,3-dione is more stable? ### Answer > 3-hydroxy-1-phenylbut-2-en-1-one ### My question I've been told that between the above two, 3-hydroxy-1-phenylbut-2-en-1-one is more stable because the double bond is in the ...
Determining the most stable enolic form of 1-phenylbutane-1,3-dione?
I am currently doing the questions: > Write equations for the reaction of chlorine with propene and 2-butene using structural formulas. So I know that propene is $\ce{H3C-CH=CH2}$ and chlorine is $\ce{Cl2}$. So: [![Chlorination][1]][1] From this I observe that naturally, the double bond is removed in t...
While studying work done in isothermal processes I was told that the universal gas constant **R** is the **work done by the gas per mole per kelvin**.I am sure I am missing something basic but I didn't find anything beyond that statement when I looked for an explanation. This is what I found on [Wikipedia][1]:- "Th...
While studying work done in isothermal processes I was told that the universal gas constant **R** is the **work done by the gas per mole per kelvin**.I am sure I am missing something basic but I didn't find anything beyond that statement when I looked for an explanation. This is what I found on [Wikipedia][1]:- "Th...
While studying work done in isothermal processes I was told that the universal gas constant **R** is the **work done by the gas per mole per kelvin**.I am sure I am missing something basic but I didn't find anything beyond that statement when I looked for an explanation. This is what I found on [Wikipedia][1]:- "Th...
I am reading about electrolysis and I have trouble to understand why an electrolyte must be added in order for electrolysis to occur. I have read this [question][1] but still can't get it. The definition of electrolyte is a substance that when dissolved produces an electrically conducting solution. **Electrolytes...
What an electrolyte "really" does in electrolysis?
While studying work done in isothermal processes I was told that the universal gas constant **R** is the **work done by the gas per mole per kelvin**. I am sure I am missing something basic but I didn't find anything beyond that statement when I looked for an explanation. This is what I found on [Wikipedia][1]: >...
What is the physical significance of the universal gas constant R?
Transition state theory tells us that the rate constant of an elementary step is $$k_\mathrm{r} = \frac{\kappa k_\mathrm{B}T}{h}\exp\left\{\frac{- \Delta G^\ddagger}{RT}\right\},$$ where $\Delta G^\ddagger$ is the activation free energy of the step, i.e. the difference between the Gibbs free energy of the transition s...
While studying work done in isothermal processes I was told that the universal gas constant $R$ is the **work done by the gas per mole per kelvin**. I am sure I am missing something basic but I didn't find anything beyond that statement when I looked for an explanation. This is what I found on [Wikipedia][1]: >Th...
Charles' law says that at constant pressure the volume and temperature of an ideal gas are related as $$\frac{V_1}{T_1}=\frac{V_2}{T_2}$$ If $V_2=V_1+dV$ and $T_2=T_1+dT$ then $$\frac{V_1}{T_1}=\frac{V_1+dV}{T_1+dT}=\frac{V_1}{T_1}\left(\frac{1+dV/V_1}{1+dT/T_1}\right)$$ which can be rearranged into $$\frac{d...
Yes, they are identical. One thing that we don't really teach well with orbitals is thinking about the symmetry of the orbital with respect to the name of the orbital. $p_{x}$ has the same symmetry as the function $f(x,y,z)=x$. Likewise, $d_{x^{2}-y^{2}}$ has the same symmetry as $f(x,y,z)=x^{2}-y^{2}$. Wha...
I found that $SO_{2} + \frac{1}{2}O2 \rightarrow SO_{3}$ when catalysed by platinum and heated to $700^{\circ}$. On the other hand I found that $SO_{3} \rightarrow SO_{2} + \frac{1}{2}O_{2}$ with same catalysator and temperature about $800^{\circ}$. How depends these two cases in real reaction? What controls which reac...
Sometimes the electrolyte directly takes part in the chemistry, by being oxidized or reduced at an electrode. In those cases, it is easy to understand why the concentration would have an influence on the kinetics of the redox reactions (and with that, on the observed electrical current). For water electrolysis, the ...
Sometimes the electrolyte directly takes part in the chemistry, by being oxidized or reduced at an electrode. In those cases, it is easy to understand why the concentration would have an influence on the kinetics of the redox reactions (and with that, on the observed electrical current). For water electrolysis, the ...