The thermal decomposition of nitrates – ‘writing with fire’ 31 A message is written on filter paper with a solution of sodium nitrate and is then dried‚ rendering it invisible. Applying a glowing splint to the start of the message makes the treated paper smoulder and the message is revealed as the glow spreads its way through the treated paper. Lesson organisation The demonstration takes about 10 -15 minutes. It could be a student activity‚ but with a large class it will need a well
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Lab 5 DECOMPOSITION (Nov 2‚ 2011) Introduction: Decomposition is the breakdown of organic material into its smaller molecules and elements. (This term is generally considered as a biotic process but one may find it also used to describe an abiotic process‚ e.g.‚ due to weathering.) The decomposing organisms may use the release of elements for nutrients and by breaking apart the carbon-carbon bonds in organic matter this can release energy for them. These smaller molecules and nutrient elements
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Porsche vs. Toyota (2011‚ in millions) Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover ROA Leverage Ratio ROE Porsche 13.36% 0.51 6.81% 3.09 21.05% Toyota 1.98% 0.61 1.21% 2.77 3.35% Dupont Analysis: Porsche vs. Toyota Porsche strategy: From the chart above‚ we can see that Porsche has a high gross margin (37.6%) and operating expense to sale ratio (15%). It also has relative low asset turnover ratio (0.51). Hence
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investigate the effect of the mass of magnesium dioxide used on the speed of the reaction of 2H2O2(aq) 2H2O(l) + O2(g). I hypothesize that the speed of the reaction is proportional to the rate of decomposition. Independent Variable The mass of MnO2 used Dependent Variable The rate of decomposition through the amount of mass lost Controlled Variables Environment of the experiment Stay in the same place to carry out the experiment and finish the experiment as fast as possible in case of a sudden
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Determination of the Enthalpy for Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide Objective: To construct a coffee cup calorimeter‚ measure its calorimeter constant‚ and determine the enthalpy of decomposition and formation of hydrogen peroxide. Background: This experiment is a classic thermodynamics lab. In it‚ we attempt to measure the enthalpy (H) of a chemical reaction. The main obstacle is that this is a quantity that cannot be measured directly. It instead is observed as heat from one substance is transferred
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Chemistry Write-Up The Thermal Decomposition of Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate Aim: When Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate (NaHCO3) is heated‚ Carbon dioxide and water are given off to leave a white powder. The aim is to find the equations for this reaction. Hypothesis: The experiment will prove which of the equations below is true. It will tell us whether Sodium Carbonate is produced or Sodium Oxide. 2NaHCO3 Na2CO3 + CO2 + H2O 2NaHCO3 Na2O + 2CO2 + H2O Variables: Independent: Original
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Catalytic Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide by Potassium Iodide Brief Description: Two solutions are mixed resulting in an eruption of foam resembling a huge stream of toothpaste. This is the classic “Elephant Toothpaste” reaction. Purpose/Goal: Procedure presents an example of a catalyzed reaction. Explanation of Experiment: The rapid evolution of oxygen gas is produced by the following reaction: 2 H2O2 (aq) = 2 H2O (l) + O2 (g) + heat The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
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However‚ the decomposition rate of rotary kiln is not high enough‚ we should impove the decomposition rate of rotary kiln. Do you know how? Decomposition rate of kiln showed that the extent of the carbonate in the raw material is broken‚ with preheating decomposition system equipment design is reasonable‚ whether appropriate process parameters.Kiln decomposition rate is the main indicators of decomposition furnace running normally‚ the decomposition rate is high‚ the decomposition furnace at full
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Time Series Analysis: The Multiplicative Decomposition Method Table of Contents Page Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...…4-5 Methodology: Multiplicative Decomposition……………………………………………….…5-7 Advantages/Disadvantages of Multiplicative Method………………………………7-8 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8 Abstract One of the most essential pieces
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In the ecosystem project‚ there are three chambers. The three chambers in our ecosystem are aquatic‚ decomposition and terrestrial. We formed a hypothesis about what would happen to the biotic factors in each chamber of the ecosystem. For the aquatic chamber‚ we stated that the fish would die if the fish did not receive enough oxygen and enough food in the tank. The decomposition chamber did not have a lot of changes much because there is no activity or life in that chamber besides the the potato
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