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Student and Tutor initiated their biochemistry sessions by reviewing the course curriculum and identifying key academic topics. They delved into the classification and structure of amino acids, the concept of ionizable groups and zwitterions, and the critical relationship between pH and pKa values. They practiced determining the prevalent protonation state of an amino acid at a given pH.

The Tutor and Student reviewed equilibrium concepts in chemistry, focusing on solving problems using ICE tables and the equilibrium constant. They practiced balancing redox reactions and applying the ICE table method to calculate equilibrium concentrations, including resolving quadratic equations. The session also included setting up ICE tables for weak base and conjugate acid solutions to determine pH.

The student and tutor worked through several chemistry problems involving acid-base titrations, chemical kinetics, and buffer solutions. The tutor explained the multi-step process for solving titration problems and the concept of rate-determining steps in kinetics. They also clarified how to approach buffer solution calculations using ICE tables.

The student and tutor worked through problems on chemical kinetics, specifically focusing on determining reaction orders, rate laws, and rate constants from experimental data. They also practiced calculating reaction rates using the derived rate law and K value, and briefly touched upon calorimetry and heat transfer calculations.

The Student and Tutor worked through several challenging chemistry problems related to chemical equilibrium, including identifying amphoteric substances, calculating pH for weak base solutions using Kb, and understanding weak acid-strong base titrations. They also practiced predicting and balancing products in acid-base neutralization reactions, with plans to continue reviewing unit tests in the next session.

The student and tutor worked through problems on balancing redox reactions in both acidic and basic conditions, with a focus on the procedural steps. They also practiced identifying oxidation states, half-reactions, and calculating cell potentials for galvanic cells, with the student planning to tackle further practice problems.