Carbon Essays

Light reactions in photosynthesis involve the absorption and use of light. The reactions take place in the thylakoid membrane where chlorophyll and other kinds of smaller organic molecules are present. There are two types of photosystems, photo system I and photo system II. The reaction center in photo system I …

In order to synthesize our metal complexes, we were able to make both Copper and Ruthenium metals. From this, we combined each metal complex with DMSO by refluxing the compound. The metal complexes were analyzed through their melting point and IR spectroscopy to determine whether the metal bonded to a …

You may have noticed on the periodic table that the atomic mass of an element is usually not a whole number. That happens because of isotopes. An atom that is missing a neutron or has an extra neutron is called an isotope. They are still the same element; however, they …

1. What is the function of using KHP in the COD test? KHP is used as a control standard because KHP is stable pure organic compounds which have the theoretical value of COD(500ppm), so it can used to gain an idea of how accurate the lab was. 2. Calculate the …

Fracking is a very controversial topic of conversation that’s has been around for years, but has just recently reached the forefront of the environmental scene because of increase in its activity and added opposition against this controversial topic of retrieving natural gas. Fracking is defined as the process of drilling …

INTRODUCTION Fermentation is a slow decomposition of complex organic compound into simpler compounds by the action of enzymes. Enzymes are complex organic compounds, generally proteins. Examples of fermentation are souring of milk curd, bread making wine making, brewing. The word ‘Fermentation’ had been derived from Latin (‘Ferver’ means to ‘boil’). …

The periodic table is composed of eighteen columns and seven horizontal rows, with two additional rows underneath. There is grand total of 112 elements in the periodic table, each of which is placed in a designated spot on the table and cannot be moved. Different areas on the table have …

Car pooling You can car pool with your neighbours or friends to reduce smoke that comes out from the vehicles. Carbon monoxide that release from the vehicles can cause health problems like coughing Use public transport Taking a bus or train to work, school or any other activity has a …