Nitrate

trafficking of children. Chile is another country that has suffered at the hand of the exploitation of resources. Specifically, nitrate before WWI. When a German chemist figured out how to collects nitrate from the air. This meant one of Chile’s demanding resources was no longer needed from them. As a result, Chile became dead in its wake with only two operating nitrate farms left in its wake. Therefore, if the demand is high countries remain…

Acidic rain plays a key role in how rapidly things erode and die in our environment whether people notice it or not. Many are uneducated on this topic which makes it more dangerous to us and our surroundings. Not only can this toxic water effect trees and animals, but also buildings, statues, and even cars (webprojects.edu, 1). Acid rain is something humans should be concerned about in the twenty-first century due to our advancements in technology. The majority of the United States suffer from…

Individuals have many choices when it comes to over the counter wart remover products. They can select from creams, sprays, and pads. Most are inexpensive when compared to medical care and are easy to use. Are There Over the Counter Wart Remover Products That Work? I Want a Wart Remover Product I Can Buy Over the Counter Not only can you purchase over the counter wart removal products, you have an almost overwhelming variety from which to select. It gets confusing. How can you know which…

important component of fireworks is gunpowder or black powder. Originally, the Chinese used a combination of honey, sulfur, and saltpetre (potassium nitrate. They found this mixture would suddenly erupt into flame when heated. Later on, honey was replaced with charcoal, where the sulfur and charcoal would act as fuels in the reaction, and the potassium nitrate was an oxidising agent (The Chemistry of Fireworks). Fireworks are not a simple thing to make, they require a lot of careful preparation…

This experiment will last for duration of 5 months lasting from march- july of 2016. The seeds for both the C. dactylon and C. vialis will be purchased and planted in the area of high nitrates. A 12x12 plot will be created to grow the seeds. This plot will also be fenced off to keep away predators that could harm the plants. Both the plants will receive the same amount of resources and similar growth conditions. This includes the same…

Nucleophilic substitutions are a fundamental class of reactions in organic chemistry. This type of reaction involves a nucleophile, or an electron rich species, attacking an electrophilic site, or an area that carries a positive or partially positive charge, in order to replace a leaving group. There are two possible mechanisms to account for the attack of the nucleophile; the first occurs in a concerted process, or in one step and the second mechanism occurs in two steps and involves a…

Cerium is a rare earth element of the lanthanide series (atomic no. = 57– 71) of the periodic table. Among the various rare earth metals, cerium granted a hugeattention towards scientific community due to its catalytic antioxidant property. Usually, antioxidants protect cells from oxidative damage, mediated by ‘reactive oxygen species’ (ROS), which include free radicals such as superoxide anion (O2•-), hydroxyl radical (•OH), singlet oxygen (1O2) and non-free radical species like hydrogen…

Discussion of Results During the first week the goal was to determine the unknown compound. In order to determine the unknown compound, many tests were performed testing the solubility, pH level, conductivity, cations present (flame test), and the anions present in the compound. The anion test had positive results for the sulfate test due to the formation of a white precipitate, indicating the presence of a sulfate ion. For the sulfate test the unknown solution, potassium sulfate, and combining…

If you are diabetic, you might always heard that eating ‘a lot’ is not good for you. Well, that’s a generalized statement. See, the broad niche of vegetables falls into two categories (i.e. starchy and non-starchy). If you are consuming non-starchy veggies, there is no big deal and you could fill up your stomach to the maximum. However, diabetic patients need to be very cautious when it comes to starchy vegetables. Why vegetables? When it comes to diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, most of…

The owner of the well is responsible for testing and ensuring its safety. The EPA recommends private well owner’s test their water at least once a year for bacteria and nitrates minimally. How often do private wells get tested? Based upon my experience, not very often. I worked for National Testing Laboratories, a lab that specializes in testing drinking water, especially for homeowners with private wells. I have worked…