Experiment 8: Synthesis of Adipic Acid Performed November 8th & 10th By Jennifer Seitz Organic Chemistry 344 Section 803 Fall 2011 Objective: The purpose of this experiment was to synthesize adipic acid from cyclohexanol via an oxidation reaction that was catalyzed by sulfuric acid. Purity of the product was assessed by measuring the melting point. Physical Properties/Structures: Name | Formula | Molecular Weight (g/mol) | Boiling Point (0C) | Melting Point(0C) | Density(g/mL)
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Synthesis Paper Introduction Exercise can be very challenging to commit to. As a young adult my ideas and hopes were to always begin and maintain a routine that would help me to stay active and healthy. I regretfully report that I have not yet committed to this effort. In high school‚ I ran with the track team and was faithful the Reserve Officer Training Corps which helped me to stay in shape and remain fit with much effort. This was just a part of my life and I enjoyed it
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Two common theories about dreams are the Freudian theory that dreams are repressed desires and Hobson’s activation-synthesis theory that dreams are the result of random brain stem circuits actively overwhelming the cerebral cortex (Pinel‚ 2007). The two common sleep theories that attempt to address the purpose of sleep and sleep habits: recuperation and circadian. Recuperation
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Isopentyl Acetate Synthesis Results: Crude % Yield Calculation Reaction: H2SO4 C2H4O2(aq) + C5H12O(aq) ----> C7H14O2(aq) + H2O(l) (1 mole of acetic acid reacts with 1 mole of isopentyl alcohol to make 1 mole of isopentyl acetate and 1 mold of water) Volume of isopentyl alcohol (d=0.809g/mL; MW=88.15g/mol): 2.5mL Moles of isopentyl alcohol: (2.5mL)(0.809g/1mL)(1mol/88.15g) = 0.02294mol Volume of glacial acetic acid (d=1.06g/mL; MW=60g/mol): 3.5mL Moles of glacial
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Set 7 Ap English Set 7 Ap English Television in Presidential Elections Synthesis Essay The United States have adapted television into presidential elections since the 1960s. However the influence on America is not necessarily positive. The negative influence of television on the United States can be conveyed though the necessity of perfect image by candidates‚ sharing of too personal facts‚ and the brutality of the television debate. Television has negatively affected presidential debates
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Activity 1.7.2 Synthesis of Esters Purpose- the Purpose of this lab is to synthesize Esters by combining Carboxylic Acid and Alcohols. In this lab we will synthesize and then detect the odour of Esters formed. Materials- Materials that will be used in this lab are as follows:- Ethanol 7. Acetic Acid Eye Protection 11. Test tube rack Procedure- Prepare a hot-water by half filling a 500-mL beaker with water and heating it carefully on a hot plate until it comes to a gentle
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Synthesis Essay The Puritans dream was to create a model society for the rest of the Christians. Their goal was to make a society in every way connected to god. But to really understand what the aspirations of the puritans were‚ we must first understand their beliefs. These beliefs were expressed through their writings which have been read through the years by American students. With this‚ American students were taught Puritan lessons of devotion‚ virtue‚ and conformity. Devotion can be defined
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influence and determine the oil price in UK oil industry. The report also aims to provide how much and to what extent‚ Government policies influence oil prices in UK. Objective of the Assignment: This assignment has been prepared considering a number of objectives. The objectives are: * Identify and evaluate the factors that influence and determine the oil price in UK oil industry. * Understand how and to what extent UK government policies make an impact on the oil prices. * To show the
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Oil Price Analysis: The Impact Of Supply & Demand By Greg McFarlane It’s easy to curse and moan when gas seems expensive. The oil companies are abusing the helpless customers who are effectively indentured to them‚ and can name their own prices thanks to a system of collusion and profiteering. Something‚ probably involving legislation‚ ought to be done. Except the truth lies elsewhere. In the long run‚ oil is about as purely elastic a commodity as there is‚ every movement on the production and consumption
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Oil Palm in Malaysia A gift from nature. A gift for life. About Palm Oil The oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) is an ancient tropical plant from the West African tropical rainforest region. It is still being cultivated there as well as across the tropics. Palm oil is extracted from the mesocarp of the fruit of an oil palm species. In Malaysia‚ the high yielding tenera‚ which is a cross between dura and pisifera species‚ is the most commonly cultivated palm tree. Basically‚ there are two main products
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