I am sure by now we all know that a superfund site is a place where toxic wastes have been dumped and the Environmental Protection Agency has designated them to be cleaned up.(Superfund Site.2015 ). It is also the name of the fund established by the Comprehensive Environmental Response‚ Compensation and Liability Act of 1980‚ as amended (CERCLA statute‚ CERCLA overview).(Basic Information.2015). I live in passaic county and during my research I found in my area the superfund “Inmont Corporation
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Kerogen and coal are both derived from organic matter. Organic matter is a matter that is derived from the breakdown of plant and animal‚ it is able to decay or product of decay‚ it must be composed of organic or carbon compounds. Kerogen and coal and other rocks are formed by diagenetic alteration that takes place during the process called diagenesis. During diagenesis‚ the sediments will undergo compaction and consolidation that will caused the reduction of volume of voids that are filled by fluids
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Determining the Molar Mass of an Unidentified Volatile Liquid Abstract Molar mass helps to determine how much of a substance is present in a sample. Volatile liquids change from liquid to gas at relatively low temperatures and atmospheric pressures. In this investigation an unknown volatile liquid is vaporized so that the ideal gas law can be used to determine its molar mass. This study will apply the ideal gas law in tandem with the concept of volatile liquids and basic molar mass related stoichiometry
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Abstract Coffee is the third most popular beverage in the world after tea and water. However‚ the caffeine within coffee prevents some people from enjoying the strength‚ taste‚ and aroma that this beverage has to offer. In the past century‚ a new market for decaffeinated coffee has arisen‚ and the technology to develop this product has evolved. Over time‚ this technology has become more effective in removing a greater percentage of caffeine‚ while preserving more of the coffee’s flavour. Because
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SOLVENT EXTRACTION Solvent extraction‚ also known as liquid extraction and partitioning‚ is a method to separate compounds based on their relative solubility in two different immiscible liquid‚ usually water and organic solvent. It is an extraction from one liquid phase to another liquid phrase. Liquid extraction is a basic technique in chemical laboratories‚ where it is performed using a separator funnel. This type of process is commonly performed after a chemical reaction as part of the work-up
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FILIPINO CHEMISTS 1.) William Padolina William Padolina‚ Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology‚ is a man of exceptional vision who sees clearly the whole socio-economic panorama unfolding and understands the implications of the crests and troughs in the pre- millenium landscape. The contributions of William Padolina in chemistry include research into the derivatives of coconut fatty acids. He is also well known for his many awards and years teaching. 2.) Clara-Lim Sylianco
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result upfield‚ i.e. lower ppm. Its peak is at 2.3469 ppm. The four hydrogens located on the benzene ring are associated with the four peaks located from 7.1495 ppm to 8.1064 ppm. These four peaks are all in a close range because all four hydrogens have somewhat similar electronic environments due to the fact that each one is bonded to one carbon. However‚ the placement of these hydrogens around the benzene ring‚ and the presence of neighboring functional groups‚ is what makes each hydrogen different
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along with naturally existing toxic compounds are not an issue‚ but “Fracking disturbs‚ distributes‚ and carries upward with the fracked gas ‘produced waters’ containing radioactive materials‚ heavy metals‚ hydrocarbons such as BTEX (benzene‚ toluene‚ ethyl benzene‚ and toluene [sic.])‚ bromide‚ highly concentrated salts‚ and many other organic and inorganic compounds that‚ when exposed to our environment‚ are dangerous health hazards—many are known as carcinogens and toxic to biological life” (Carluccio
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Purpose: To synthesize 1‚2‚3‚4-tetraphenylnaphthalene through a two-step synthesis. The aldol condensation reaction between benzil and dibenzyl ketone forms 2‚3‚4‚5-tetraphenylcyclopentadienone‚ which then reacts with a benzene formed by anthranilic acid and isoamyl nitrate in order to yield 1‚2‚3‚4-tetraphenylnaphthalene. Reaction Equation A: Synthesis of 2‚3‚4‚5-tetraphenylcyclopentadienone: A solution of 4 capsules potassium hydroxide (0.5g) and 5mL anhydrous ethanol was prepared
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Society’s worries about toxicity are apparent when concerning oil spills and other sorts of disasters. Wheelwright begins by making a good point- how truly dangerous is the oil concerning the Exxon Valdez? The toxicity effects bring a lot of anxiety to society. However‚ anything is said to be toxic in the right amounts. The dosage is what matters and is what causes any poisonous effects. Wheelwright speaks about volunteers who tried to help Prince William Sound in this event. It was far too late
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