The Chemistry of Cocaine and Its Effects
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This is a 10 page paper discussing the history, chemistry and effects of cocaine and its usage in Western society. Originating in 1860 in Western society, cocaine has been used extensively as a recreational drug. Synthetic cocaine is now produced because of the increased effort in the restrictions of obtaining drug from its natural source. Recently researchers have found that the dopamine hypothesis can account for the psychological effects of the drug while the physiological effects include tachycardia, hypertension and renal failure. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TJcocch1.rtf

The Chemistry Of Synthetic Rubbers
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A 3 page look at the chemical composition of synthetic rubbers and how they are used in industry today. Specific properties unique to these rubbers are discussed as are monomers, polymer chains, and more. Several types of this rubber are explained. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Syntrub.wps

The Chemistry of Water
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A 6 page description of water. The author details the chemical structure of water and how this structure determines its behavior in response to temperature and in response to other substances. A brief history on temperature measurement with specifics of the distinction between the Fahrenheit scale, the Celsius scale, and the Kelvin scale is provided as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPwater2.rtf

The Chemistry of Water
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A 8 page description of water and the chemical properties that make it so unique. The author details the chemical structure of water and how this structure determines its behavior in response to temperature and in response to other substances. A brief history on temperature measurement with specifics of the distinction between the Fahrenheit scale, the Celsius scale, and the Kelvin scale is provided. The chemical process that occurs when "hard" water is subjected to boiling temperatures is illustrated with the use of chemical formulas. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPwater3.rtf

The Conversion of Biomass to Ethanol
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This 5 page paper examines the use of ethanol as a fuel. The writer starts with a description of how crops may be converted into ethanol, and then considers the arguments for and against using food stuffs in this way when there are food shortages in some parts of the world. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEethnol.rtf

The Development of Oxygen
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A 5 page paper which discusses the development of oxygen. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAoxygen.rtf

The effect of temperature on the rate of carbon dioxide production in saccharomyces
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This 6 page paper considers the way that temperature will impact on the rate of carbon dioxide, the paper tests the hypothesis that the higher the temperature the more rapid the rate of carbon dioxide. This is tested using yeast. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEcarsac.rtf

The Effects of Carbide on the Human Body
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This 5 page paper examines the effects of carbide on the body. Asthma and respiratory problems are highlighted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA042Car.rtf

The Geology of Hydrothermal Vents
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A 9 page discussion of the unique geology of hydrothermal vents. The subterranean processes which result in these vents also results in the expulsion of numerous minerals to the surface of the ocean floor. These mineral deposits form distinctive features which are potentially valuable not only from an aesthetic and ecological standpoint but mining standpoint. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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The Importance of Toxicology
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This 4 page paper defines and explores toxicology. It explains how toxic substances affect people in their daily lives. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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The Importance of Water
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This 5 page paper looks at the properties of water and its life sustaining functions. Various benefits of water exercise are duly noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA309H2O.rtf

The Specifics of Color: A Scientific and Cultural Exploration
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A 6 page discussion of color. The author examines color and our perception of it from both a scientific and a cultural standpoint. A discussion is included on how the light spectrum relates to color and how techniques such as infrared photography can be used to more carefully explore color. Details on how color relates to our biological, chemical, and physical world as well as to own behavior is included. Information on how a chameleon changes color, how gemstones vary in color according to their chemical composition, and how color in our environment is currently believed to be capable of affecting our behavior and our performance. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPgemClr.rtf