Sodium and its’ Compounds
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This 6 page paper is written in four parts. The first looks at the element itself, including the physical chemical and atomic properties, the second considers the everyday used, the third outlines ten compounds which have sodium as an indigent, the last section outlines the common usage of five sodium compounds. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEsodium.rtf

Success of the Single Cell Protein
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A 3 page paper which discusses how the single cell protein has been called an instant 30 year success. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAsincll.rtf

Supercritical Fluid Extraction
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An 8 page paper discussing the mechanism and technology of supercritical fluid extraction (SFE). It gains increasing favor in that it uses supercritical fluids that are primarily inert gases moved beyond critical point by heat or pressure changes and has been able to replace the use of organic solvents in many types of applications. While there is reduced solvency for some compounds when compared to results possible with organic solvents, the environmental and regulatory benefits of avoiding those organic solvents contribute to the increasing popularity of supercritical fluid extraction. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSsuperFluEx.wps

Technology in Golf
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This 5 page paper looks at the influence of chemistry and design on the game of golf from the shaft of a club to the tees and balls that the club will hit. The paper also considers 'illegal' golf equipment. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEgolftc.wps

Terrorism and a Scenario Involving A Chemical Contaminant
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A 12 page discussion of a fictitious incident involving canisters of Lewisite on a hijacked international flight. This paper discusses the potential impacts and necessary interventions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPterrLewisite.rtf

Thank You Mr. Edison! History of Electricity in the U.S.
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(5 pp) Prior to the electric light bulb, illumination was by fire from candles, kerosene and oil lamps, and coal-gas jets. With the advent of electricity, the advantages of electric lamps for interior lighting over flickering, sooty, open flames were readily apparent, and demand for electricity skyrocketed. The excitement and enthusiasm over electricity's beginnings could be heard from one coast to the next. (Newspaper accounts are used as reporting tools) Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BBelbulb.doc

The Basic Chemistry of Food
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This 13 page paper considers the basic chemistry of food looking at the role and composition of lipids and polymers, the role that the chemical compounds have on sensory perception such as taste and smell as well as the role of amino acids, protein, Maillard Browning, gelatin, carbohydrates, flour mixtures, pigments and pectin. The paper includes 2 tables. The bibliography cites 14 sources.
Filename: TEfoodch.wps

The Biochemistry of Type 1 Diabetes
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This 5 page paper focuses on the biochemistry of this disease but also discusses treatment, etiology and symptoms. How insulin therapy works is also included. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA518jd.rtf

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