lab was to determine whether a sufficiently pure sample of synthetic banana oil could be prepared through Fisher Esterification. During the experiment‚ the reaction mixture was purified through an extraction workup‚ and according to the instructor‚ once getting the density of the product and the actual yield; it was not required to use the distillation method. Introduction Banana oil as an artificial flavoring in the food industry is immense. Synthetic Banana flavorings can be used as a substitute
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A great nation is a country that maintains an economy that grows exponentially‚ possesses a government that holds a worldly power‚ and has a population who is given life‚ liberty and the right to pursue happiness. The United States of America is a country like no other. It has encountered numerous conflicts and has found solutions that keep it prospering. It has been at the lowest of lows to come out at the highest of highs. The economy of the United States has transformed in a prodigious fashion
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The rise of the technology in the political world has led to unchecked Internet. Unchecked Internet has exploited various amounts of dangers within the political world. The first highly noted problem is misinformation. The Internet is mostly unmonitored which allows people to post misleading and false information about politics unlike newspapers‚ magazines‚ and television networks‚ where editors and fact-checkers ensure correct information is disputed to the public. In political campaigns misinformation
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Mrs. Mannion Period -6 2-19-13 Was Alexander really Great? Throughout the years there were many arguments and doubts of Alexander the Great is actually “great” as they say he was. But in my opinion I have more than enough information to state he was indeed classified as a great warrior and man. First of all he was an outstanding leader‚ nobody can compare to his leadership. Not only he would lead his armies’ constant victories‚ but he would always
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"The Great debaters" This was my second time watching the movie called "The Great debaters‚" but it seemed like it was my first time since the emotional scenes and the profound aspect of the movie left me amazed and inspired once more. All the characters in the movie had their own moment to shine which makes the movie even greater and while watching‚ you always wonder what is coming next. The character I identify with the most is Melvin Tolson‚ the teacher who assembled his debate team members
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Constantine The Great Flavius Valerius Constantinus‚ also known as Constantine the Great‚ was the first Roman emperor to adopt Christianity. He was educated in the imperial court of Rome and pursued to succeed his father. In 305 A.D.‚ his father became the emperor of the Western Empire. But‚ when he died in 306 A.D.‚ British troops declared that Constantine should replace his father. The Eastern emperor Galerius refused this claim and gave Constantine a lesser rank. The Emperor Constantine
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The Great Depression 2014 - 02 - 20 Stefan Hidalgo Malmo Pauli Komvux The depression of 1929 was the greatest economic crisis in the history of the United states and the world‚ all were affected and industries took this crisis hard about a decade ago. This crisis called "depression" originated in the United states‚ that occurred after the fall of the stock market on October 29‚ 1929 also known as “black Tuesday”‚ after it was extended to all countries of the world. This crisis began with
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Alexander the Great was a conqueror and King of Macedonia prior to the Hellenistic Period. He succeeded to the throne after Phillip II of Macedon’s death brought his reign to an end. However‚ the continuance of the promised legacy his father left behind did not satisfy this power crazed King for fame and glory. Alexander the Great’s resentment towards his father led him to continue conquering because he wanted to overshadow his father. Under his headship‚ his unification of Greek city-states led
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What Makes A Comedian Great? There are approximately 100‚000 professional standup comedians in the world. Less than 1% of that 100‚000 are actually well known. Obviously to become famous you have to be great at what you do. But what makes these comedians great? There are a few commonalities between famous comedians such as the fact that most have tv shows‚ most are raunchy‚ and they are clever. First off‚ the best comedians have their own tv shows. Louis CK has a show that has been on air for
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It is all useless. It is like chasing the wind." (Ecclesiastes 2:26). The "it" in this case‚ F Scott Fitzgerald’s groundbreaking novel The Great Gatsby‚ refers to the exhaustive efforts Gatsby undertakes in his quest for life: the life he wants to live‚ the so-called American Dream. The novel is Fitzgerald’s vessel of commentary and criticism of the American Dream. As he paints a vivid portrait of the Jazz Age‚ Fitzgerald defines this Dream‚ and through Gatsby’s downfall‚ expresses the futility and
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