The California drought in 2014 was one of the worst droughts on record. It led to a water crisis, as the state’s water resources were strained. This led to rationing and other measures to conserve water. The drought also had a major impact on agriculture, as farmers struggled to irrigate their crops. The drought finally … Read more
Water pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats facing our planet today. It occurs when harmful substances like chemicals, debris, and other contaminants are introduced into water bodies, disrupting the natural ecosystems and posing a threat to both human health and wildlife. While there are many causes of water pollution, some of the most … Read more
Fear saturated my very being, with the doctors’ orders echoing in my head, tainting my thoughts for the worse as my eyes reinforced my fear. The tumultuous waves resembled the arm of a violinist, vigorously delivering a musical piece with precision and aggression while still maintaining the tragically beautiful sound the music was predestined to … Read more
The calculations for colligative properties do not depend on the identity of a substance that is being used because only the amount of the substance that is used plays a role. The types of calculations that are colligative properties are: freezing point of depression, boiling point elevation, vapor pressure lowering, and osmotic pressure.1 Colligative properties … Read more
The tablet that was left whole had an average dissolving time of 5minites 12 seconds, the halves had an average of 4 minutes 13 seconds , the thirds was an average of 4minutes 2 seconds and the last tablet, the quarters has the shortest time of 3 minutes 38 seconds My experiment was repeated three … Read more
After committing to live on my own in Los Angeles, it was clear it was time for me to set up the soul sista lounge. I’m the homiest traveler you’ll probably ever know, and that’s exactly why within a month of living in my studio, I had the space decked out with a palm tree, … Read more
Salinity is the measure and concentration of all the salts dissolved in water. Usually measured in parts per thousand (ppt or ), ocean salinity is 35ppt and the average river water salinity is 0. 5ppt or less (University of Rhode Island). Many factors go into salinity, making water salty. To name a few, salinity affects … Read more
Constantly my chemistry teacher encourages us to shrink down to the size of an atom and see the world from a subatomic state. I encourage people to imagine themselves as an atom, as crazy as it seems, and direct their attention to the neoteric world around themselves. One may come to notice that atoms of … Read more
Many people in Texas regard water as oil because of its long and hot drought seasons that come most of summer and fall. Now more than ever has Texas grown so rapidly. Since the 70s Texas has been at a steady incline in both population growth and resource usage. With the constant growth and usage … Read more
When thinking of Michigan, one might think of pristine blue water in the form of lakes, rivers and streams. Michigan boasts not only bordering four of the five great lakes but it also contains more than 11,000 inland lakes and more than 12,000 miles of rivers and streams (Michigan). Throughout history, water has played a … Read more
Water is one of the many things that all human being need in order to survive. Considering the vast amount of water that is on the planet, it is reasonable to believe that there is more than enough water for everyone to have their fair share and more. Yet this sadly is not the case, … Read more
The Determination of the Concentration of Hard Water lons by the Titration of EDTA By Hannah Denby Lab partners: Heidi Kiziah, Leonie Hamel University of Central Florida, CHM 2046L December 3rd, 2015 Abstract. The “hardness” of water is a common dilemma attributed by high concentrations of metals such as calcium and magnesium. This is a … Read more
Concentration of liquid foods is a fundamental operation in many food processes; it is completely different from dehydration. Usually, foods, which are concentrated, remain in the liquid state; while drying produces solid or semisolid foods with significantly lower water content. The concentration of liquid foods has three different methods; evaporation, membrane concentration, and freeze concentration. … Read more
The world has been faced with many problems and pollution is one of them. Most people living on earth do not fully understand that polluting the earth comes with a lot if consequences. Imagine waking up in a world where garbage mask the streets. Imagine in a world walking out of your home into knee … Read more
Man’s presence in the eco-system requires a “green” approach to the use of animals. The principle of the sustainable use of a natural, renewable resource meets this requirement ecologically, conservationally and morally” (TheSealFishery. com). I think the seal hunt is one of the world’s best examples that refer to “green” approach to the use of … Read more