bookshelf in study hall class where I stumbled upon a chemistry book, I had always loved science and so I asked my teacher if I could bring it home with me to examine and read. As I opened that book my passion for chemistry was ignited. As I read through the book and researched the brilliant and innovative work of research chemists I knew that chemistry was my future. After Graduating High school I enrolled in McNeese State University and majored in chemistry and after 7 semesters of challenging classes and
reaction. He was awarded the Nobel Laureate Prize in Chemistry last 2010 for his works that lead to a new way of innovation and inspiration to both young and old chemists. Heck was inspired to study science and in particular, chemistry from his interest in planting orchids when he was a child. As a teenager, he was interested in the chemicals that compose fertilizers and the pigments and nutrients of plants that lead to his eventual pursuance of chemistry through college and eventually earning himself
I entered college quite unaware that the General Chemistry class I was required to take for my biology major would spark in me a strong interest in chemistry. A first-generation college student, I was a bit afraid and unsure of what to expect from this college-level science course in chemistry. Consequently, I devoted a great deal of time to studying and reading for this class, and began to realize how fascinating the science of chemistry is. I was intrigued by the way that the laws of nature are
the position of Chemistry Instructor at your college, recently advertised on https://www.higheredjobs.com. I am a Ph.D. graduate in chemistry from the University of Louisville and I have a master’s degree in physics from the same university as well. Additionally, I have worked as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Akron for one year. I have obtained outstanding opportunities to attain knowledge and research skills in a variety of scientific fields: organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry
In the reaction mechanism, magnesium and anhydrous diethyl ether were added to bromobenzene (the limiting reagent). Adding the bromobenzene to the magnesium turnings quickly would form a biphenyl bi-product. Therefore, when added at the proper rate, this allowed magnesium to form a bond with bromine and with the alpha carbon that bromine was originally attached to. The magnesium then took the two electrons that it shared with the alpha carbon, making itself positively charged, and then detached itself
Introduction: Discovered in 1760 by a chemist by the name of Louis Claude Cadet de Gassicourt as a byproduct of a Cobalt-Arsenic salt reaction, organometallic compounds are one of the most important branches in chemistry with applications ranging from Light-Emitting-Diodes (LEDs) to chemotherapy drugs. (Astruc, 2007) In the case of this experiment, two Platinum(II) complexes were prepared, then characterized using IR spectroscopy; both cis and trans-Dichloro(dipyridine)platinum(II). These two compounds
For the last 5 decades, electronics coupled with organic chemistry has been an area of great research interest, especially in physics and chemistry. Until a few years ago, this topic was thought to have no practical approach and was believed to be just research-oriented. Modification of chemical structures so that they can in a way enhance the properties of these when used for electronic applications- especially as a thin film has gained major impetus. It was always thought that organics would soon
Cross Condensation of aldol 2015007632 Dowrie, K Contents Reaction 1 Introduction 1 Experiment Procedure 2 Experimental results 3 Table of calculations 3 Calculations 3 NMR 4 TLC 4 References 5 Reaction Introduction An aldehyde reaction is when aldehydes and keytones, both containing an α-hydrogen in the presence of an alkali group condenses and forms an enone. Acetone has α-hydrogens on each side. The proton can be removed and therefore giving a nucleophile anion. The aldehyde carbonyl is more
the final product was impure based on the melting point and the IR spectrum results. Many sources of error were responsible for recovering a small amount of product. Introduction: The carbon-carbon bond formation is an important tool in organic chemistry to construct the simple as well as an organic compound. There are several
Synthesis of Triphenylmethanol Using the Grignard Reaction and Acid Workup Amanda Sokol Partner: Jack Platacz TA: Edgar Reyes Cruz Lab: Tuesday, 1:40 - 4:30 PM PSH 334 March 17, 2023 Abstract: The purpose of this experiment was to synthesize pure triphenylmethanol by preparing and performing the Grignard reaction followed by an acid workup step. The two-week process combined various techniques used in lab this semester thus far with some new techniques; the first week involved making the Grignard
Career Exploration Fields: Organic chemistry is the study of carbon-based molecules. These chemists are called organic chemists and work with substances found in living things, such as plant and animal material. Modern organic chemists, however, have expanded the field to also encompass non-organic compounds. Not only do they transform organic compounds into new compounds not found in nature, they also synthesize non-organic compounds into synthetic organic compounds by separating molecules and
Emma Rosandich Mahziar Sakiani Period 1 Bubble Lab Report Background Research: Bubbles are basically a very thin film of soapy water that is enclosing air that forms a hollow sphere with an iridescent surface. The surface of water in made of hundreds of molecules that stick tightly together because of intermolecular forces and surface tension. Surface tension helps the bubble keep its shape. Soap molecules have two ends- one end that sticks to water, and the other that is repelled by water. Bubbles
KINETICS OF MULTISUBSTRATE REACTIONS Introduction Enzyme kinetics is the study of rate of biochemical reactions that are catalyzed by enzymes. In enzyme kinetics, the reaction rate is measured and the their effect is measured or investigated. Studying an enzyme kinetics in this way we can check the catalytic activity of enzyme, its major role in metabolism, and how its activity is determined. Enzymes are protein in nature and binds to substrates. These substrate molecules bind to active site of
1.Introduction: An enzyme is a large protein that acts as a biological catalyst which changes the rate of a reaction. It provides an active site which is an environment where a reaction can take place this is made up of amino acids. The structure and shape of the substrate, the structure and shape of an enzyme and the substance upon which the enzyme works all have to match exactly. This enables the substrate to bind, but it can 't do this if the shapes of the two are different. The Aim of Enzyme
Experiment 4: Formal Report Preparation and Recrystallisation of Aspirin Aim of the experiment: In this experiment, a pure sample of aspirin is to be obtained through esterification to synthesise the sample, then purify the sample by recrystallisation. Lastly, determine the melting point of the sample to characterise the aspirin. Introduction: Background Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is an aromatic compound that contains an ester- functional group and a carboxylic acid- functional group. Aspirin
To Spray or Not to Spray Crocodile Cleansers is a small company that in South-East, that market varies type of cleaning products for customer. The principal product is Ab-Stain, a fabric remover available in liquid form. Robert Whitney is the new product manager for Ab-Stain. Robert was offer the job after his old boss left the company. Before this, Robert worked as assistant manager for four year. With his new position Robert faces a serious problem. As we know, Ab-Stain is superior to national
What will be the effects of varying temperatures of hydrogen peroxide on the speed of the chemical reaction that occurs by the catalase enzyme within hydrogen peroxide? If the temperature of the hydrogen peroxide is increased to 40° or more the catalase enzymes reaction speed (time it will take for the filter paper to float to the hydrogen peroxides surface in the test tube) will drastically decrease and ultimately the enzyme will become less effective. Independent. The temperature of the hydrogen
Yeast Growth in YPD Agar: To prepare YPD agar, mentioned in Table 1 nutrient ingredients in given concentration were weighed and added to 200 ml of distilled water. The mixture was autoclaved (SMS ASL80 MSV) for 1.5 hours at 121°C. On sterile plates, 25-30 ml of the mixture was poured and left to cool down. The yeast cells were then streaked on the agar plates and the cultures were grown in a stationary incubator (S1-600R, Lab Companion) for 72 hours at 30°C. Yeast Growth in YPD: To prepare YPD liquid
A boiling point of a substance is dependent on the temperature at which the substance can change its matter, such as liquid to gas. The molecules present in liquid are tightly compressed together, though they are still moving and colliding. If the liquid is heated, there is a rise in temperature which generates vibrations throughout the liquid, resulting in more collisions between molecules (Helmenstine, 2017). Once the collisions between the molecules become quite intense and rapid, boiling starts
Question: What are the effects of temperature on heart rate and strength of contraction? The effects of temperature can either increase the heart rate or decrease the heart rate. The temperature can also effect the strength of contraction either by making the contraction stronger or weaker. Background: Explain on the cellular level how dropping warm Ringers solution on the frog’s heart would affect the cells of the SA node. Dropping warm Ringers solution on the frog’s heart would increase the heart