1.1 The atoms‚ during bond formation‚ may lose or gain electrons (valence electrons) in order to achieve a stable state‚ or technically speaking‚ a stable electron configuration. Usually metal atoms lose electrons and non-metals gain electrons in order to achieve electron stability. When dealing with bond formation (Ionic bonding for example) we need to analyse the outer shell of the atom. Metals usually present 1‚ 2 or 3 electrons in their outer shell therefore they have to give them away to achieve
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The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima (Then public Explanation 1945) Harry Truman became a president of the United States on April 12th on 1945 upon the death of FDR. Before 1942 United States started to develop their nuclear weapons can make them powerful form other counties. The U.S. spent at least $8.52 trillion in present day terms on nuclear weapons development Between 1940 and 1996‚ And United States is the only country to have used them in warfare with the twice bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
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Atomic War or Peace? Was the dropping of the atomic bomb on Japan justified? Many people believe that it was very justified‚ but was it? Some reasons could have been the attack on Pearl Harbor‚ the destruction of Japans power to make war‚ also what seemed to the only answer to end war. “I wouldn’t hesitate if I had the choice. I’d wipe ‘em out. You’re gonna kill millions of innocent people‚ but at the same time we’ve never fought a war anywhere in the world where they haven’t fought and killed
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The Effect of Dams on Reservoir Sedimentation and Environmental Flow A dam is a barrier‚ obstruction or blockade built for the sole purpose of storing water. There are many uses for these systems‚ including its combination with hydropower‚ and the re-distribution of the deposited water. The benefits of the dam are very valuable to everyday life. They provide flood control‚ water supply‚ fishing hydroelectric power‚ recreation and more. But just as we figure out how to improve energy efficiency
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Year 8 geography- global organization. Part A Organization 1 amnesty international a) what is Amnesty international Amnesty international is a democratic organization which is not funded by the government or other political party that complains to the government or other organizations for abusing human rights or falling to protect people. Plus amnesty international defends human rights for people whenever there are violated. b) what does amnesty international do The things that amnesty international
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Oppenheimer and the Atomic Age Born April 22‚ 1904 J. Robert Oppenheimer‚ an American theoretical physicist‚ was a significant individual of the 20th century for his contributions to the Manhattan Project. Often referred to as the father of the Atomic Bomb‚ Oppenheimer led the scientific research and construction of the nuclear warhead from 1942 to 1945 (www.atomicarchive.com). This bombs’ creation not only had an initial devastating impact on human life but brought about the atomic age‚ causing controversy
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Environmental The environment provides life supporting resources and eco systems‚ quality of life conditions and amenities that are valued by people. Society consumes products and services provided by environmental resources and generates wastes that are disposed of in the environment. The values of individuals and groups within society drive decisions that determine the quality of the environment they live in and depend on. On the field trip Noel introduced us to the no dig system‚ which is
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monitoring and policy making? | Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Background 5 1 Discussion 6 1.1 Soil 7 1.1.1 Environmental Impacts 8 1.2 Water Quality 8 1.2.1 Environmental Impacts 8 1.3 Water Scarcity 9 1.3.1 Environmental Effects 9 2 Clean Green Solutions 9 2.1 Clean Stream Accord 10 2.2 Resource Management Act 1991 11 2.3 Regional Councils 11 2.4 Sustainable Water Programme of Action 11 Summary
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Animals Title Page: Environmental Effects When Species Become Extinct Margarita Villamarín Universidad Técnica de Ambato Environmental Effects When Species Become Extinct Animals are‚ like us‚ endangered species on an endangered planet‚ and we are the ones who are endangering them‚ it‚ and ourselves. They are innocent sufferers in a hell of our making. (JEFFREY MOUSSAIEFF MASSON & SUSAN MCCARTHY‚ When Elephants Weep) Now a days is common to listen that more and more kind of animals
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Environmental protection and economic development have become enemies in recent years. We all know that both of them are important. But we often can’t strike a balance between them. Some people hold the belief that economic development should never be at the cost of the environment‚ whereas many others are of the opinion that economic development is the most important‚ no matter how much it costs. As far as I am concerned‚ environmental protection is much more important than economic development
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