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  • 10 Chemistry Thoughts Related to God

    10 Chemistry Thoughts Related to God

    10 chemistry thoughts related to God 1. The atom itself 1. Everything is made out of atoms. Even the atom itself has precise details to it even though it is so small. Our whole creation is made from a formation of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Therefore, everything that God has created has come these components of the atom. Something that seems so small and almost pointless makes up everything on this earth. 1. Molecules 1. God chose the formation of all these molecules to make certain needed for life. For example, God created carbon dioxide

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    Submitted: September 14, 2017 By: haileybaston
  • 3d Printing

    3d Printing

    3D printing can bring benefits to companies. However, it also can cause negative impacts when people start to abuse the power. Now, I'll talk about 3D printed guns. You may ask "is a gun printable?" the answer is YES. In 2012, a guy named Cody Wilson, found an online organization called "Defense Distributed". The goal of the organization is to develop and freely publish 3D gun designs that can be downloaded and reproduced by anyone with a 3D printer. For example, if you want to make a receiver of a gun, you can just search

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    Submitted: November 30, 2014 By: hexuanying
  • A Science Article on Zika Virus

    A Science Article on Zika Virus

    Fever, skin rashes, conjunctivitis (red eyes), muscle and joint pain, malaise, headache – are mild symptoms of the virus and requires no specific treatment. These may not impose alarm to people. Amidst, this plague hides a very concerning threat to the fruit inside a woman’s womb. Zika virus is a mosquito-transmitted virus, primarily by Aedes mosquitoes. Aedes mosquitos are ones who are also responsible for dengue and chikungunya, they usually bite during the day. Symptoms typically pass within a week, but imposes greater danger to infected gravid woman. Some studies show link between Zika virus

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    Submitted: February 20, 2019 By: Audrey Marie Santillan
  • Acid Rain

    Acid Rain

    Acid Rain Acid rain is a rain or other form of precipitation that is unusually acidic, which means that it possesses elevated levels of hydrogen ions (H+) which is the reason for it’s low pH. The chemicals that make acidic rain acidic are sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which react with water, oxygen and other chemicals/acidic pollutants in the atmosphere which results in sulfurous acid and nitric or nitrous acids, and thus results in acid rain. This can be shown in the equations: SO2 (g) + H2O (l) > H2SO3 (aq) 2NO2 (g) + H2O

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    Submitted: September 21, 2015 By: shaneo82
  • Adolescent Health

    Adolescent Health

    ADOLESCENT HEALTH Adolescent Health Student’s Name Institution ________________ Adolescent health Healthy people 2020 was launched by the Department of Health and Human Services in December 2010 to help in attaining a healthy population in the US by 2020 (Brown et al, (2014). The plan has been organized to tackle 1300 health objectives in only 42 topic areas among which Adolescent health is included. The paper examines how nutritional related problems affect the adolescents; causes of these problems, public health communication strategy that will help reduce this problem, the plan for the communication and see how

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    Submitted: July 30, 2019 By: odenyeaster
  • Air Pollution in Japan

    Air Pollution in Japan

    The Air pollution on Japan Name: HaoRu Wang Course: GEOG 100 Instructor: Gabrys Randy Date: 2/27/2019 ________________ Japan is among the top five economies in the world. The country mostly depends on the manufacturing sector. With this, there are several industries scattered around Japan. As usual, most manufacturers emit dangerous substances such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and suspended particulate matter into the environment. This is what has led to high levels of air pollution in the country. This issue has been a subject of debate in the country for a long time. Japan has

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    Submitted: March 28, 2019 By: hwang5
  • Algorithms and the Various Types of Opacities

    Algorithms and the Various Types of Opacities

    Vaibhav Bhatia |VB The article How the machine ‘thinks’: Understanding opacity in machine learning algorithms aims at providing an in insight to the working of algorithms and the various types of opacities that come with it. Moreover, the article goes deeper into how these opacities play a role in our everyday life in something as simple as spam filtering to Neural network formations and image recognition. Machine learning algorithms are the main focus of Burrell’s article. An algorithm can be extremely useful in terms of the amount of work that it can and hence reducing

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    Essay Length: 473 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: April 22, 2019 By: Vaibhav Bhatia
  • Aluminum Commodity Report

    Aluminum Commodity Report

    Introduction Aluminum is all around us. It is the third most common element in the Earth's crust, and in modern times, it has become the second most used metal on earth behind steel. Despite the abundance of aluminum as a mineral and high use rate of aluminum, humanity was slow to use it as a resource; aluminum was first produced in 1854 (Alcoa), whereas other non-ferrous metals such as copper, lead, and tin have been in use for thousands of years. This is largely due to the rather complex natural and anthropogenic processes needed to

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    Submitted: August 30, 2013 By: ricelax14
  • Amazon Rainforest

    Amazon Rainforest

    The Amazon rainforest is a huge rainforest. It is well known. It is the biggest rainforest in the world. It also is special. It has a biodiversity. There are exotic plants and animals that are endangered. Like other rainforests, it is in layers. The rainforest has 4 layers. The layers are different. The layers are forest floor, understory, canopy, and emergent. The forest floor is the bottom of the Amazon rainforest. It is the ground. Since almost no sunlight reaches the forest floor, it is very dark. The soil quality is very poor: very

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    Submitted: November 26, 2015 By: ThePresence
  • An Investigation into the Properties of All Membranes in Beetroot Cells

    An Investigation into the Properties of All Membranes in Beetroot Cells

    An Investigation into the Properties of All Membranes in Beetroot Cells Aim This experiment aims to investigate what effect temperature has on the release of pigments through the membrane of a beetroot using a colorimeter. Introduction Beetroot is a plant; therefore it is made up of plant cells. Plant cells have a cell wall that is made up of cellulose; this is a complex carbohydrate that is composed of glucose units. Cellulose forms most of the cell structure and shape. Within the cell wall is the phospholipid bilayer (plasma membrane). This bilayer is partially permeable

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    Submitted: August 7, 2014 By: richrach24
  • Analysis of Carbon Mixtures by Double Indicator Titrations

    Analysis of Carbon Mixtures by Double Indicator Titrations

    EXERCISE 6: ANALYSIS OF CARBON MIXTURES BY DOUBLE INDICATOR TITRATIONS ANALYTE/S: PRIMARY STANDARD: TITRANT: INDICATOR/S: STEP CHEMICAL REACTION INVOLVED (if there is any) REASON WHY THE STEP IS DONE SAMPLE PREPARATION AND PRELIMINARY TESTING Pipet out mL of the sample - Dilute to mark in a -mL volumetric flask - Put 20 mL of the aliquot in 2 Erlenmeyer flasks - In the first flask, add 2 drops of Indicator and titrate with until endpoint In the first flask, add 2 drops of Indicator and titrate with until endpoint Determine the components of the mixture

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    Submitted: September 16, 2015 By: jclim20
  • Analytical Balance

    Analytical Balance

    Principle One of the essential laboratory procedures in analytical chemistry is measuring the mass of an object. An analytical balance is used to determine a mass with high accuracy. Its maximum capacity ranges from 1 g to a few kilograms with a precision of at least 1 part in 105. Different apparatus techniques are used to weigh the object accurately. It is convenient to use a weighing bottle for drying and storing solids. Detectable amounts of water or oil from skin may be transferred to the sample. Thus, touching dried samples with fingers should be

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    Submitted: February 13, 2016 By: julieann
  • Anatomy/physiology

    Anatomy/physiology

    IV. Movement Types: A. Angular Movements: 1. Flexion: decrease in the angle of a joint. a. Example: the flexion of the elbow moves the forearm towards the upper arm. b. Dorsiflexion: flexion of the foot upwards 1) Example: standing on the heels of your feet. c. Plantar flexion: flexion of the foot downwards. 1) Example: standing on your toes. 2. Extension: increasing the angle of a joint. a. Example: the extension of the flexed elbow moves the forearm away from the upper arm. 3. Abduction: movement of a body part laterally away from the midline.

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    Submitted: December 13, 2013 By: tylerquinn
  • Annona Squamosa Lice Remover

    Annona Squamosa Lice Remover

    ANNONA SQUAMOSA LICE REMOVER (Atis as Lice remover) Research Proposal Requirement for Research Kurt M. Castro Ma. Jiesica G. Ledesma Sarah Jane N. Mendezabal Statement of the problem 1.What is the effect of atis as lice remover? 2.Is atis can be used as an alternative lice remover? 3.Is atis can least the amount of lice in the hair using this alternative lice remover? Null Hypothesis The researchers hypothesized that: 1. The effect of Atis that is used as a lice remover is not effective? 2. Atis can’t be used as an alternative lice remover? 3.

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    Submitted: June 29, 2019 By: kurt21
  • Are You Succeesful.

    Are You Succeesful.

    Life can come at you in many ways, the good, the bad, and the ugly, so what inspires you to be successful, or better yet, what drives you to continue? Upon reading Tim Tebow's book, Through my Eyes, you gain insight to what inspired him to succeed, have faith, and challenge himself to be the best. This directly relates to the value I hold very dearly which is to be successful and how to maintain it. What does it mean to be successful, is successfulness measured by the number of cars you drive or the

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    Essay Length: 602 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: March 25, 2019 By: Edidiong Anwan
  • Arthropods Are

    Arthropods Are

    capability of flight. (No other invertebrate possesses the ability to fly!) The combination of physical characteristics that distinguish arthropods are: a chitinous exoskeleton paired, jointed appendages adapted for walking, swimming, jumping, feeding, reproduction, defense, sense perception and even sound production, depending on the species 3) segmented body divided into regions (head, thorax, abdomen) or 2 regions (cephalothorax, abdomen) protostome coelomates complete digestive system with anterior appendages modified to form mouthparts highly organized nervous system with complex sense organs; and corresponding complex behaviors, even social organization in some The Phylum Arthropoda is so large it has

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    Submitted: July 8, 2013 By: kenshinjamora
  • Assessing the Level of Client Satisfaction of the Nhis. a Study at Tema General Hospital

    Assessing the Level of Client Satisfaction of the Nhis. a Study at Tema General Hospital

    CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Health is essential for the preservation of human species and an organised social life. The most valuable asset of every country is its citizens. Health is a state of complete, physical, mental, and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Health is therefore a fundamental human right. Where large numbers of people are ill or physically unfit, low vitality, low productivity abound as a major social problem. The good health of nations is key to human development and economic growth and it is

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    Submitted: November 29, 2017 By: hottest
  • Astronomical Case

    Astronomical Case

    Be familiar with : - Ways to Measure astronomical distances - nothing on test on specific observatories / satellites like Hubble but you should know that diff. frequencies provide diff. aspects of stars / galaxies - sunspots – what they are; how long are the cycles - Apparent vs Absolute Brightness - what happens in the different layers of the Sun - what the Hertzsprung- Russel Diagram is and what it is showing & where key parts of star life cycles are on it (main sequence vs red giant vs white dwarf & ~

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    Submitted: June 23, 2012 By: bcarr5
  • Atkins' Diet Research Paper

    Atkins' Diet Research Paper

    ATKINS DIET Course title Student name Institution affiliation Date ________________ ATKINS DIET INTRODUCTION In the past few decades, scientific opinion in regards to correct diet has favored the high carbohydrate and low-fat diet. This strategy has not been very successful since the number of people especially adults with obesity, heart disease, and diabetes has increased. The high carbohydrate and low fat have proven to be a poor way of watching body weight and human health. Recently a group of scientists and practitioners discovered a more convenient strategy; the low carbohydrate and high-fat diet, which has

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    Submitted: April 16, 2018 By: chris04
  • Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association

    Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association

    Case study 2 Set the Forecast Horizon The forecast horizon was lengthened to 15 years which is from 1995 to 2010. Based on the exhibit 1 and exhibit 2 we can make assumptions and modify the data by using the average of these two table to get our own data. So we expect the net income from 1995 to 2005 is a range from -12 to 157.5. The free cash flow is the net income +noncash items + working capital +the capital expenditure, the range is from -31 to 164.5. The data from 2006

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    Submitted: January 13, 2015 By: zhaovicvic
  • Automated Car System

    Automated Car System

    Introduction: The concept of driving has seen great strides in the technology that has been designed at making the motor industry safe and economical for all drivers and operators. The introduction of automation and super computer based technology has greatly altered the environment of driving. The role of the driver in modern driving has shifted to more of a situational manager. The motivation to provide increased level of control to autonomous systems grew from the desire to ease the role of the driver as well as improve the safety while driving. An automated car, specifically

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    Submitted: June 12, 2017 By: tyler
  • Awareness and Sustainability of Small Business in Whyalla

    Awareness and Sustainability of Small Business in Whyalla

    This selected journal article is mainly about a research that investigating the awareness and sustainability of small business in Whyalla ( an industrial city in South Australia) through social and environmental responsibility. It was jointly conducted by the University of South Australia and the Whyalla Economic Development Board (WEDB). The authors firstly defined the term - Corporate social responsibility (CSR) by illustrating five key elements of CSR, and two different perspectives from shareholders and stakeholders. Then, the authors represented the linkage between the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and corporate social responsibility, stating the difficulties

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    Submitted: December 9, 2014 By: yzhang41
  • Bancassurance

    Bancassurance

    BANCASSURANCE Contents: * Bancassurance – Introduction * History-Insurance companies of India * Types of Insurance – Life and Non life * Functions of Insurance * Bancassurance – Definition * Origin of Bancassurance * Global Scenario * Indian Scenario * Types of Bancassurance * Bancassurnace Growth Phenomenon * Bancassurance – SWOT Analysis * Bancassurance regulations in India * Bancassurance models * Bancassurance utilities * Bancassurance tie ups * Conclusion Banacassurance – Introduction: Banacassurance is a term which describes mutual relationship between insurance companies and bank and it is well known as bank insurance model (BIM).The insurance

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    Submitted: October 1, 2016 By: Viswa Vittal
  • Big Bang Theory Vs. Six-Day Creation

    Big Bang Theory Vs. Six-Day Creation

    Running Head: Big Bang Theory vs. Six-day Creation Big Bang Theory vs. Six-day Creation PHSC 210-B06, Elements of Earth Science Stephanie Nalley October 14, 2017 Introduction In the Bible, it begins with Genesis 1:1, and it says, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Gen 1:1, NIV). The entire first chapter of Genesis is spent examining the beginning and ending of creation. The chapter ends with Genesis 1:31 stating, “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day” (Gen

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    Submitted: September 30, 2018 By: snalley
  • Bio 170: Fundamentals of Nutrition

    Bio 170: Fundamentals of Nutrition

    [BIO HOMEWORK 7] Running head: [BIO HOMEWORK 7] [BIO 170 HOMEWORK MODULE 7] Reginald Pope Allied American University Author Note This paper was prepared for [BIO 170], [HOMEWORK] taught by [KAREN GARCIA]. BIO 170: Fundamentals of Nutrition Module 7 Homework Assignment PART I: LAB ACTIVITY Protein strengthens your muscles and organs, helps your immune system, and controls many processes inside your cells. Your body also uses specialized protein molecules to make red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of your body. Proteins are large, complex molecules made up of smaller “building blocks” called

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    Submitted: September 22, 2017 By: TEEMAN
  • Bio Lab Report About Food

    Bio Lab Report About Food

    Practical 2: STARCH Aim of practical Starch is the main source of carbohydrates in diet of human body. It is believed that some of the textural properties of starch are important in our diet. Experiment 1: Starch Gelatinization ? Introduction It is believed that temperature affects starch gelatinization. Different temperatures give different texture, visual appearance and viscosity. Materials and Methods ? Starch ? Tap Water Methods: ? 15(g) of starch was added to 100ml of tap water and divided to 3 boiling tubes. ? 3 boiling tubes were put into 3 hot water baths of

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    Submitted: October 28, 2014 By: howaiming
  • Biology

    Biology

    Review sheet 2nd Exam I.) Prokaryotes A. Characteristics of prokaryotes 1. Shape of prokaryotes - Spheres (Cocci) - Spherical (Helices) - Rods (Bacilli) 2.) The cell - Very small - One circular chromosome located in a region called nucleoid - Some species have a smaller ring of DNA called plasmid – confer antibiotic resistance - Cell wall – protects the plasma membrane and helps resist it from rupturting - Flagella – allows for movement - Pili- proteins that helps cells adhere to a surface or facilitate conjuction Capsule – slime layer made of polysaccharide that

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    Submitted: February 6, 2016 By: kiss1215
  • Brand Association Map of B Natural Juice

    Brand Association Map of B Natural Juice

    A STUDY ON Executive Summary: It is evident that consumer preferences are changing in favour of healthier alternatives. With increasing awareness about health, rising disposable income in India and well-established distribution channels, ITC is well positioned to take advantage of this trend. Strategy for revitalizing B Naturals: * Re-positioning & advertising B Naturals as a healthy fruit juice brand * Introduction of organic fruit and vegetable juices and antioxidants variants * Hyperlocal strategy to develop juices catering to the tastes of regional India * Redesigning the packaging to incorporate Tetra prisma aseptic packaging (facilitating easier

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    Essay Length: 2,693 Words / 11 Pages
    Submitted: December 28, 2018 By: Sandeep
  • Carbohydates

    Carbohydates

    Monosaccharides Hexoses + 6 carbons eg. Glucose, Galactose C6H12O6 Can form a 6 membered pyranose ring, or 5 membered furan ring, eg. Fructose Pentoses + 5 carbons eg. Xylose, Arabinose “Anomeric” carbon in the ring form Can form the glycosidic bond with another sugar molecule Glycosidic Bond Formed between 1 carbon of one sugar ring & any other carbon with a free hydroxyl group The 2 rings become linked through an Oxygen Most common combinations with 3 or 4 carbon 1-3, or 1-4 glycosidic bond Disaccharides 2 sugar units joined together by a glycosidic

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    Essay Length: 298 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: October 10, 2016 By: Wong Jason
  • Carbohydrate

    Carbohydrate

    1. Monosaccharides & Disaccharides Material and Methods 1: A bottle of Glucose and Lactose 2: A weight scale and a magnetic stirrer 3: 2 small beakers, forceps and white PTFE coated stirring bar 4: Some tap water 1: Take 2 small beakers, label them and weigh each beaker and record the weigh 2: Next weigh around 10g of tap water into each beaker, then weigh the beaker together with water and record the weight 3: Subsequently add small quantities at a time of the glucose and lactose in each beaker until no more can dissolve

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    Submitted: February 20, 2017 By: ken6426

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