Acid Rain and the Effects of our Monuments and Churches The two controlled experiments that I chose to do‚ do not involve trees or plants‚ which I think a lot of people will be doing. I wanted to explore the devastation that acid rain does to our historic monuments and beautiful churches. My first controlled experiment is based on the Statue of Liberty. It is made of copper so I am using pennies in my experiment. (nps.gov. n.d.) My observation is that acid rain corrodes metals
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Investigation: 20 How much cobalt is in the soil? Introduction: By completion of investigation 20‚ a standard curve of absorbance versus known cobalt (II) nitrate was prepared. The concentration of cobalt (II) ion obtained from a soil sample was determined. Whether or not cobalt nitrate should be added to the soil was determined. If cobalt nitrate needs to be added‚ then how much will it be required to meet the necessary nutritional needs of the animals was established. In colorimetry
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Oxalic Acid Lab Aim: Use acid base titration to determine the number of water molecules in hydrated hydrochloric acid. Apparatus required: Oxalic acid solution 250 cm3 Weighing bottle Digital balance Beaker (250 cm3) Distilled Water Volumetric Flask 250cm3 Filter funnel Pipette Burette 50cm3 Retort Stand Beakers 100cm3 Standardized sodium hydroxide solution 0.1M Pipette filter Conical flasks 250cm3 Phenolphthalein Indicator Procedure 1) Rinse the burette with distilled
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Science one world essay – Acid Rain Acid rain has been an important global issue for centuries. Although most acid rain is caused by human activities‚ some acid rain occurs naturally. An example of natural acid rain is erupting volcanos‚ they give off smoke containing water vapor‚ carbon dioxide‚ sulphur dioxide and nitrogen compounds. The sulphur dioxide and nitrogen compounds cause small amounts of acid rain near the volcano. Pure water is not an acid‚ but even clean rainwater is slightly acidic
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structures and properties of amino acids know the groups of amino acid What are amino acids? Amino acids are molecules that when combined with each other proteins. Amino acids contain a central tetrahedral carbon atom (α-carbon) amine group‚ carboxyl group‚ R-side chain The R-side chain determines the different amino acids There are 20 common amino acids Amino acids can join via peptide bonds Several amino acids occur only rarely in proteins Some amino acids are not found in proteins 3D
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Acid precipitation affects stone in two ways: dissolution and alteration. The calcite dissolves when sulfurous‚ sulfuric‚ and nitric acids in polluted air react with the calcite in marble and limestone. Exposed areas of building and statues develop rough surfaces. Some of the material that makes them up are removed or corroded‚ thus‚ details and carvings are lost. Even sheltered areas of stone buildings and monuments are affected by acid precipitation. However‚ sheltered areas on limestone
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Acid rain is considered precipitation in the form of rain‚ snow‚ or fog. It is not regular precipitation. It is precipitation that is polluted by acid. Emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide into the atmosphere cause this precipitation to become acidic. These emissions are released into the atmosphere by human activity‚ such as automobiles‚ industries‚ and electrical power plants that burn fossil fuels like coal and oil. When these gases are released‚ they mix with water vapor in the clouds
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1. Describe‚ the action of Barbiturates. They reduce sensory sensitivity to pleasure or pain. Replace’s the need for sex‚ food and emotional involvement. 2. Describe the action of benzodiazepines and their withdrawal symptoms. Benzodiazepines are minor tranquilizers; they cause dopamine levels to surge producing a pleasurable sensation. Withdrawal involves seizures‚ convulsions‚ and even death. 3. What is the biggest danger
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E-mail: sales@ibo.org Printed in the United Kingdom by the International Baccalaureate Organization‚ Cardiff. 3016 Contents Introduction The Historical Investigation: Guidance for Teachers Frequently Asked Questions The Historical Investigation: Guidance for Students The Written Account Outlines for the Historical Investigation
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1) Natural buffers are chemicals that the body releases into the blood stream to help maintain a healthy pH level. Carbon dioxide (CO2) acts as an acid by donating hydrogen ions when needed and forms carbonic acid when it dissolves in water. Carbonic acid bicarbonate is important for maintaining an acid base balance in the blood as it equalizes the pH (7.5) of the blood. All body fluids have buffers that defend the body against pH changes. A process that affects buffers in the blood is exercise
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