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Substance Name Aspirin Discovery a Describe the initial discovery of your molecule | SCIN 131 | AMU
Substance Name: Aspirin Discovery a. Describe the initial discovery of your molecule. Who discovered the molecule, when, how, etc? Some compounds are part of a larger substance/plant. If this is the case, describe the isolation of your specific compound. The isolation refers to the initial time your molecule/substance was discovered from its raw materials, or isolated from its natural resources. Please see here for some hints on chemical isolation. Usage and Benefit or Harm to Society Where has your molecule/substance been used. Is it used regularly or is has it only been used on occasion? If your compound is one we ingest when eating, include information on foods it's commonly found in. Talk about the Benefit or Harm to Society Caused by your molecule/substance. Many compounds can be used as bioweapons or have both positive and negative impacts. Other compounds have had benefits as medicines or have caused harm as illicit narcotics. All of these are good ideas to start out thinking about, so I'd like you to discuss these impacts on society, the future, and in any way you can think they may be beneficial or harmful.
Element Oxygen 1 How did the element you chose | SCIN 131 | AMU
Element: Oxygen 1. How did the element you chose get its name and who discovered it? 2. What are the properties this element possesses that places it where it is in the periodic table? 3. A sufficient summary of the element in common language that could be understood by the general public. 4. Describe the implications for society, benefits, drawbacks, practicality, and reactivity of the element. 5. What are some applications and hazards of this element and how is it commonly encountered? 6. Discuss your personal thoughts regarding the element. 7. An embedded picture that is relevant to the discussion. 8. Give a citation of an external peer reviewed resource that you would like to discuss, including a direct link to it that we can visit.
When you pour hydrogen peroxide on a wound and see | SCIN 131 | AMU
When you pour hydrogen peroxide on a wound and see bubbling, what type of reaction have you just witnessed? Question 13 options: gas evolution acid-base neutralization oxidation-reduction no reaction
Element Aspirin Description You must include a physical description You | SCIN 131 | AMU
Element: Aspirin Description You must include a physical description. You can use your personal observations from photographs. If you cannot safely observe your molecule/substance, you must research. Physical Characteristics (appearance, texture, color, odor, melting point, boiling point, density, solubility, polarity, etc.) Chemical description: You will need to research the chemical properties of your compound/molecule) Chemical Characteristics (stability in air or other environment, flammability, volatility, etc)