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  • How Ph and Temperature Would Affecreaction Rate for Aase on Starch

    How Ph and Temperature Would Affecreaction Rate for Aase on Starch

    Purpose of Investigation To study how pH and temperature would affecreaction rate for aase on starch. Amylase is an eonditions to function at its optimum level. The efficiency of starch digestion by amylase can be measured by how much simple sugar it produces under various conditions. Thriment will explore the effect of pH (3, 5, 9, and 11) on the function of amylase and temperature by using starch. Hypothesis Amylase has an optim and pH at which it functions. Amylase works best at pHs of body temperature in humans. However, if the pH deviates extremely

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    Submitted: February 29, 2016 By: platinumelement
  • How to Write a Lab Report in Science

    How to Write a Lab Report in Science

    How to write a lab report in Science Title: (your title should be clear and detailed, written on top middle side of the page) Research question: what are you researching in your investigation. Aim: What are you trying to achieve. Don't forget full details of your task ( aim). Hypothesis and background information: I predict that….. You must back up your hypothesis with background information from Internet. You must include here the website from which you have used the information. This part of your investigation should take approx. half a page. Variables: Independent. This is

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    Essay Length: 367 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 9, 2014 By: preslava1234
  • How We Learn to See?

    How We Learn to See?

    How do we learn to see? Research Report on the Vision Fariha Ibnat Khan Yr 10 Physics 1B WACE Course 3/5/2014 ? A huge part of the brain is dedicated to the sense of sight allowing people to see things and teaching them how to take the image in properly through many techniques like using the right part of the eyes and also by testing the eyes skills through experiments. Did you know that a newborn baby starts to see from the moment they are born? From the moment babies come out of the mother's

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    Submitted: November 16, 2014 By: Fariha98
  • Hydraulic Fracturing: A Means to A Better Tomorrow

    Hydraulic Fracturing: A Means to A Better Tomorrow

    Flores Josue Flores Clark, Wren English 111 28 April, 2014 Hydraulic Fracturing: A means to a better tomorrow Driving across Lumberton, North Carolina and being in the presence of the warm humid air, tall green grass, bright sun light, and the endless blue sky is an overwhelmingly wonderful experience. However, among this beauty and nature, stands a metallic fortress that seems to strip all of the life around it. The thought of future generations not being able to experience nature on earth the same way that we do today is an unsettling thought. Fossil fuel

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    Submitted: March 4, 2015 By: josue023
  • Identify the Positive or Negative Effects of Science on Food

    Identify the Positive or Negative Effects of Science on Food

    “Identify the positive or negative effects of science on food" The fact that science has brought several positive inventions which improving our life. However, not every innovation is good things, for example, genetically modified organism foods. The argument about food modification has positive or negative effects will continue until scientists and public get an exact answer from long-term findings and researches. Nowadays, GMO foods are become more popular. GMO foods is the action to added one gene to an existing gene to give them the new characteristics. This essay will discuss about positive as well

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    Submitted: March 23, 2018 By: Ha Du
  • Impact of Red Tides on Human Health in the Philippines

    Impact of Red Tides on Human Health in the Philippines

    Case Study: Impact of Red Tides on Human Health in the Philippines Group 8, ABM 11-Q CHOMI, Samantha S. FERRER, Angela Mikaella B. TAJONERA, Justine Nicole Y. TOLENTINO, Rachel Marie R. CHAPTER I: ABSTRACT Many of the red tides that occur in the Philippines are caused by the toxic, Karenia brevis which then produce brevetoxins. These toxins from the K. brevis blooms are mainly responsible for the rise in human health problems (Asai et al., 1982). Two distinct clinical entities are associated with the exposure to the brevetoxins, depending on the route of the exposure

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    Submitted: March 5, 2018 By: ssc1014
  • Improving Critical Thinking of Undergraduate Nursing Students in Simulation Lab

    Improving Critical Thinking of Undergraduate Nursing Students in Simulation Lab

    CHANGE PROJECT Improving Critical Thinking of Undergraduate Nursing Students in Simulation Lab Trinity Bownes, R.N., A.S.N. West Coast University, School of Nursing December 21st, 2018 ________________ Table of Contents Introduction and Background----------------------------------------------------------------------------3 Problem Identification and Description Using PICOT Format------------------------------------3 Critical Appraisal/Integrative Literature Review-----------------------------------------------------4 Project Aims, Values, and Desired Outcomes--------------------------------------------------------14 Theoretical Framework-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 Proposed Evidence-Based Project Plan----------------------------------------------------------------21 Actual Outcomes/Evaluation-----------------------------------------------------------------------------23 Summary and Conclusions-------------------------------------------------------------------------------24 References----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------25 Appendices---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26 Introduction and Background Clinical simulations have increased as the accepted practice to prepare undergraduate nursing students for the reality of the nursing environment. However, there is still some debate regarding their effectiveness. For

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    Submitted: March 31, 2019 By: Tristeen Bownes
  • Individual Project

    Individual Project

    What is Photosynthesis? Photosynthesis is the process of converting light energy to chemical energy and storing it in the bonds of sugar. This process occurs in plants and some algae (Kingdom Protista). Plants need only light energy, CO2, and H2O to make sugar. The process of photosynthesis takes place in the chloroplasts, specifically using chlorophyll, the green pigment involved in photosynthesis. Plants, animals and humans are very similar in this because all of us need Photosynthesis is to live, we need the energy of the sun to live. Respiration is the process of where cells

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    Submitted: June 5, 2012 By: Max
  • Instructions for Half of a Chemistry Lab

    Instructions for Half of a Chemistry Lab

    Instructions for half of a chemistry lab Use pipettes to measure the buffer, Na2S2O3 and the H2O2 solutions. Use a burette to measure the KI solution and a graduated cylinder for the distilled water. Use the graduated dropper provided to measure the starch. Prepare solution A (except for the H2O2) as accurately as possible in a clean 400 mL beaker. Use a 100 mL graduated cylinder to measure the H2O. Place the beaker on a piece of white paper so that the colour change may be observed as soon as it begins. Record the temperature

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    Submitted: October 26, 2014 By: amandafoerstner
  • Intermolecular Force: Liquids, Solids and Phase Changes

    Intermolecular Force: Liquids, Solids and Phase Changes

    Chemistry 212 Outline: Chap 12- Intermolecular Force: Liquids, Solids and Phase Changes Phase changes: the changes from one phase to another • (liquids and solids are called condensed phases (or condensed states) because their particles are extremely close) 12.1 Two types of electrostatic forces: 1)Intramolecular Forces (bonding forces): exist within each molecule and influence the chemical properties of the substance. 2) Intermolecular Forces ( nonbonding forces): exist between the molecules and influence the physical properties of the substance. Types of Phase Change • Condensing and freezing are exothermic (loosing heat) changes. • Melting and vaporizing

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    Submitted: July 25, 2019 By: atwhittington1
  • Ion Transport Numbers

    Ion Transport Numbers

    PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II SESSION 2015/2016 EXP 4: ION TRANSPORT NUMBERS NAME:NOR ATIQAH BINTI ZAINAL ABIDIN MATRIC NO.: SEZ140033 PARTNER : AIZAT LIYANA BINTI OTHMAN MATRIC NO.: SEW140001 GROUP: S DATE OF EXPERIMENT: 9TH DECEMBER 2015 DATE OF SUBMISSION: 17TH DECEMBER 2015 LECTURER: DR. TEO YIN YI Objective: To determine the ionic transport number of H+ in aqueous solution of 0.0990 M HCl. Procedure: 1) The following solutions are prepared. Leading solution : 0.5 cm3 of methanolic bromophenol blue solution is added to 120 cm3 0.0990 M HCl solution. Indicator solution : 0.5 cm3 of methanolic

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    Submitted: December 20, 2015 By: ATIQAH
  • Ipil-Ipil (luecena Glauca) Leaves Extract, Banana Peel (musa Acaminata) and Baby Oil as an Alternative Shoe Polish

    Ipil-Ipil (luecena Glauca) Leaves Extract, Banana Peel (musa Acaminata) and Baby Oil as an Alternative Shoe Polish

    Ipil-ipil (Luecena Glauca) Leaves Extract , Banana Peel (Musa Acaminata) and Baby Oil as an Alternative Shoe Polish An Investigatory Project to the Science Faculty of Christ the King College City of San Fernando, La Union Inc. Researchers: Tristan C. Cabeza Christian Jan I. Sayo Renz Andy C. Itchon Jhaymarc B. Ducusin Genesis B. Laigo Laica Joy A. Soho Sandara Mae M. Macayan Catherine Joanne D. Dalao Hermione Soleil C. Fregillana Teacher: Sir Ernesto Flores Jr. March 2017 Table of Contents Contents Page Abstract Introduction A. Background Study. . . . . . . .

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    Submitted: April 24, 2018 By: Trix Cabeza
  • Isolation of Piperine from Black Peppercorns

    Isolation of Piperine from Black Peppercorns

    The exercise made use of freshly ground black peppercorns to yield a consistent and reliable results for the piperine content of the sample. Old or aged black peppercorns loose their pungent taste. And it was mentioned that, piperine is responsible for this pungent, or hot, taste of peppers. Thus, old peppercorns are not reliable to be used. The Reflux technique allows the solution to be boiled and the vapors are condensed that allows the return of the condensate to the reaction flask. It was already known that boiling, an increase in temperature, increases the

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    Submitted: August 6, 2013 By: paulinequiambao
  • Issues and Challenges in Implementing Osha 19994 and Fma 1967 at the Workplace

    Issues and Challenges in Implementing Osha 19994 and Fma 1967 at the Workplace

    ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING OSHA 19994 AND FMA 1967 AT THE WORKPLACE OSH LEGISLATION (LAW1204) * NAME : THEVAN A/L RAMU * ID.NO : DOSHM0173001265 * BATCH : 26G1 * LECTURER : MADAM AMIRA BINTI ABDUL RAHMAN ________________ INTRODUCTION Construction industry is the process of preparing for and forming buildings and building systems which starts with planning, design, and financing and continues until the structure is ready for occupancy. Despite its growth and healthy contribution to the GDP, Malaysian construction industry is under constant pressure to improve its performance. Construction industry is among the

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    Submitted: February 20, 2016 By: Thevan
  • Journal Portsmouth, England

    Journal Portsmouth, England

    Day 1: Portsmouth, England on December 21, 1872 Today we will leave Portsmouth, England and hopefully we will make world history on the voyage we have planned. The weather seems to be a little drizzly, but does seem to be clearing up! Some of the tools I will be using are thermometers one is called CTD, and it measures conductivity, temperature, and depth. Also you we are going to need sampling bottles for sampling microorganisms. Sailors also needed to have long ropes with weights on the end to measure the depths in shallow waters. The

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    Submitted: June 20, 2014 By: Regina
  • Lab Acid Titration

    Lab Acid Titration

    Conclusion In part 1, the different household substances were tested to obtain there pH value, ranged from 2 to 10. The vinegar and lemon juice had the lowest pH due to their acidity which it was expected, and the ammonia and toothpaste had the highest pH. In part 2, the juice of the red cabbage changed colors depending on the pH of the substance that were added. The purple cabbage juice became red-pink when it was in contact with acidic substances such as lemon juice or vinegar; and it became green while in contact

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    Submitted: December 13, 2012 By: graciediaz
  • Laboratory Exercise 4 the Root

    Laboratory Exercise 4 the Root

    University of the Philippines Visayas TACLOBAN COLLEGE Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics LABORATORY EXERCISE 4 THE ROOT Name: Christine Joy A. Barongo Date Performed: 02/12/19 Score: Date Submitted: 02/19/19 Guide Questions: 1. Are all root tips of plants provided with root cap regardless of habitat where the species is growing? What are some functions of the root cap? Answer: No. The root cap is absent in some parasitic plants and some aquatic plants, in which a sac-like structure called the root pocket may form instead. Root pockets are also the root caps present in

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    Submitted: February 17, 2019 By: christinamine
  • Laboratory Report

    Laboratory Report

    文字方塊文字方塊AS1 COURSE 4010 FOOD & NUTRITION BASICS 文字方塊LABORATORY REPORT LAB 1 CARBOHYDRATES Year 2019 Sem 2 DUE DATE Next FNB practical NAME (CAPITALS) CHEUNG KING TO GROUP LETTER____F______ This work is the product of my own efforts and has not been copied from any other sources except where full acknowledgement has been given. SIGNED________________________________________ Student No.___20088441___ 分頁符號 Introduction: Carbohydrates are the human energy source. The experiment is to examine the properties of carbohydrate such as physical property. Observation: The result shows that the saturation point of glucose is very high, which means it is highly

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    Submitted: February 24, 2019 By: sonickaitoto
  • Life Expectancy in Africa

    Life Expectancy in Africa

    ? Abstract I do an econometric study of life expectancy in forty African countries with an aim to provide a comparative tool to governments and policy makers who strive to increase the average life expectancy of African countries. Only one "best" regression equation was picked among others as the most accurate linear relationship between life expectancy and its determinants. Introduction Life expectancy is a very hard variable to explain. Countries may have different life expectancies no matter how identical they may be in terms of living conditions. Some economists have tried to do regression analysis

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    Submitted: December 3, 2014 By: ardoson1
  • Macroeconomics Effect on Walmart

    Macroeconomics Effect on Walmart

    Macroeconomics effect on Walmart Macroeconomics effect on Walmart Tracy Williams Southern New Hampshire University Introduction Walmart acquired Jet.com for approximately $3 billion in cash (Reuters, 2016). The acquisition built on Walmart’s strong e-commerce foundation and intended to help accelerate growth and deliver a hassle-free shopping experience for consumers. Walmart.com and Jet.com continued to operate separately while influencing technology and talent across both companies. For many years Amazon.com has dominated the e-commerce space recently Walmart expanded its ecommerce space gaining on Amazon. In this paper we will explore how businesses like Walmart are affected by micro

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    Essay Length: 1,808 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: July 29, 2018 By: Tracy416
  • Math Refresher Outline

    Math Refresher Outline

    Session I: Solving Equations, Excel, Lines, Slopes, Logs I. II. III. IV. VI. Solving for Variables: Linear Equations a. Review of linear models b. Understanding units and terms in linear functions Solving Two-Equation and Two-Unknown Problems a. Approach 1) Substitution. b. Approach 2) Elimination Dealing with Exponents and Powers a. Working with Exponents b. Exponents in Excel Introduction to Net Present Value a. Application of NPV to business problems b. NPV via Excel Working with Logs a. Concavity of Logs b. Working with Logs c. Tricks with Logs We will review multiple Excel functions in

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    Submitted: October 14, 2014 By: siddtox
  • Media Negatively Influences Thought

    Media Negatively Influences Thought

    Media Negatively Influences Thought Media has affected the human population since the late 1500s. Media can be defined as "The main means of mass communication (television, radio, and newspapers) regarded collectively". Media first came around from prints on sheets of paper advertising goods and services or attempting to influence people. One of the first examples of media influencing people was Martin Luthers 95 theses. These were 95 points opposing the churches practices which many people believed in and started to follow leading towards the reformation and what we know now as Protestant christian. But not

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    Submitted: January 3, 2015 By: jordallick
  • Memo for Lab

    Memo for Lab

    It has come to my attention that the backup supply of one of our critical reagents was used, and not only the log was not filled out, but also the lab manager was not made aware of that fact. The lack of reagent caused us to get behind on production and have to have the reagent shipped to the lab overnight for an extra amount of money. This type of situation, which causes the lab to lose time and money, is completely preventable. In order to not have such a scenario happen again, I would

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    Submitted: October 12, 2016 By: Glory Malonda
  • Miami River Inc. Financial Analysis Report:

    Miami River Inc. Financial Analysis Report:

    Case Study #1 Miami River Inc. Financial Analysis Report: Overview: This report is aimed at conducting detailed financial analysis towards recommending refinancing alternatives for Miami River Inc. Miami River Inc. is an established real estate company in Miami. In October 2012, Miami River Inc. purchased Westside Retail Center for $7.5 Million. The property has a leasable area of 45,000 square feet. TD bank made a $6 million interest only loan (i.e., with three-year loan maturity and an interest rate of 6.5%) to Miami River Inc. The remaining $1.5 million was provided by our President Mr.

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    Essay Length: 1,693 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: May 27, 2019 By: Apoorv Raj Singh
  • Motion of a Dynamics Cart That Occur When Different Amounts of Net Force Are Applied on a System with Constant Mass

    Motion of a Dynamics Cart That Occur When Different Amounts of Net Force Are Applied on a System with Constant Mass

    Objective: In this laboratory activity, we will investigate the changes in the motion of a dynamics cart that occur when different amounts of net force are applied on a system with constant mass. And we will also investigate the changes in motion that occur when the applied force is constant, but the total mass of the system is changed. Theory: Newton's Second Law of Motion states that when a force acts on an object, it will cause the object to accelerate. The larger the mass of the object, the greater the force will need to

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    Submitted: November 2, 2012 By: Tatyana
  • Muscolosketal System Disorders

    Muscolosketal System Disorders

    Unit 8: Muscolosketal system Disorders Arthritis (Osteoarthritis) – Arthritis occurs as we age, and our joint tissues become less and less resilient to the wear and tear. The joint begins to degenerate and begins to swell, pain occurs and a lot of the time, the loss of mobility of joints. Changes happen in both the soft joint tissues and the bones opposite. This a condition known as osteoarthritis. This is known as the most common type of arthritis in the UK which is affecting over 8 million people. It mainly develops in adults who are

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    Submitted: April 22, 2018 By: Aimee
  • Neclear Engineer

    Neclear Engineer

    In the twenty-first century, we, human, concern more about environment and efficiency. In order to protect the future, we have to keep improving our technology and knowledge. Nuclear, one of the most charming but dangerous energy, was created at 1890s in USA. The reason for the scientists developed that is not because of energy but weapon - atomic bomb. "From 1945 attention was given to harnessing this energy in a controlled fashion for naval propulsion and for making electricity" (history of nuclear energy). However, no matter what the reason was, the result is nuclear

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    Essay Length: 760 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: August 1, 2013 By: Martin888
  • Negotiation Methods Case

    Negotiation Methods Case

    Alpha Gearing Systems Shanghai Debrief 1. Looking at it from Alpha Gearing Systems Shanghai & Nelson’s points of view, fill in the “7 Elements” using the framework provided in Exhibit #1. Communication: Complex, with many different parties in the JVs: * AGS JV (AGS/Kai Machine) negotiating * with San Yu Moped, another JV (San Yu/Excel Motors, US) an important customer, about a contract * 4 parties involved: 2 directly Alpha Shanghai & San Yu, * but the 2 JV partners are indirectly present (stakeholders), AGS & Excel Motors For AGS, 2 offices: Shanghai (manufacturing) &

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    Essay Length: 1,707 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: March 9, 2019 By: lion
  • Niger Health Concerns

    Niger Health Concerns

    1) Burden of disease in Niger According to "Death and DALY estimates" documents, burden of disease in Niger in 2004 was 780 over 1000 population, which is three times higher than the global average. Over 79 percent of burden diseases are due to communicable, maternal, perinatal and nutritional conditions. Compared with 15 percent and 5 percent of DALYs attributable to non-communicable diseases and injuries, communicable diseases are much higher than non-communicable and injuries in Niger (WHO, 2009). The top three leading diseases are lower respiratory infections, diarrhoeal diseases and malaria. 2) Top causes of death

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    Essay Length: 430 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: September 21, 2013 By: kel0816
  • Nursing Quality Indicators

    Nursing Quality Indicators

    NURSING-QUALITY INDICATORS CASE STUDY Nursing-Quality Indicators Case Study First Name, Last Name Institutional Affiliation Date Nursing-Quality Indicators Case Study Application of Nursing-Quality Indicators Evidence suggests that nurses who correctly understand the significance of quality indicators are more likely to provide quality care for their patients; the reverse is also true (Heslop & Lu, 2014). The nurse providing care to Mr. J demonstrated little understanding of complications such as pressure ulcers as a nursing-quality indicator. When Mr. J’s daughter noticed a depressed red spot on her father’s spine, the nurse should have immediately applied different interventions

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    Essay Length: 1,133 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: July 23, 2019 By: Pathfinder

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