...Only the difference in mass can be mentioned in the supporting information. (c). We can conclude that the presence of other hydrates affects the average waters of hydration. We can also conclude that it would be better to avoid heating and prolonging the dissolution. These conclusions can be supported by the data. We had 1.42 waters of hydration which is not the literature value. So its is very likely that there a lot of different hydrates present in the product. The low yield can be accounted for by taking decomposition into account because all other methods used after dissolution are pretty accurate for quantitative analyses. The main limitation to the conclusion that better method for dissolution may be needed. Even a little bit of heating can cause some decomposition and no heating could cause the dissolution to take a long time. (d). The main objective of the experiment is to synthesis ammonium decavanadate hexahydrate and analyze the product using quantitative methods of titration...
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...In this experiment, I measured if there would be a decrease in the volume of one drop of water at different salt concentrations. After doing background research, I came to the conclusion that since hydration shells surround all the table salt crystal ions when salt and water are mixed, this allows the water molecules to come close to each other, thus reducing the overall volume of the solution and the volume of a drop of water. The 2% concentration solution, which had the largest amount of sodium chloride in this experiment, had the largest decrease in the volume of a drop of water. Thus, the data I collected matched this information since there was a decrease in the volume of a drop of water as the amount of sodium chloride dissolved in the...
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...Is There A Connection Between Water And Cognitive Function? Introduction According to several studies conducted in the United States, drinking adequate amounts of water does more for children than just ward off dehydration. The studies were done to determine the hydration status of healthy children in the United States and the connection between water and cognitive function. The studies set out to prove whether or not mild dehydration has a negative impact on a child’s ability to function at school. Could there possibly be a connection between the two? Discussion of Objectives A recent study was conducted on a group of 9-11 year olds in Manhattan and LA on their way to school. The group was given 50 dollars to pee in a cup. The urine from nearly 2/3 of the children was considered too concentrated, an indicator that they were dehydrated. Why? Because they weren’t drinking enough water. Three quarters of the children did not drink water between the time when they woke up and when they went off to school (Greger, 2013). But most ate breakfast so they must have been drinking something. The problem is that other beverages are not as hydrating. The levels of sodium, sugars and amino acids in milk and juice can shrink cells and trigger the release of the hormone that signals dehydration (Greger, 2013). So, is there any actual negative...
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...SCI/241 Dehydration “Water is of major importance to all living things; in some organisms, up to 90% of their body weight comes from water” ("U.S. Geological Survey", 2011). The human body is over 60% water; some if its organs are even higher. Without water or enough of it, there is no life. Dehydration is losing excessive amounts of water and not receiving enough to replenish what is lost. Without proper hydration the body can’t function properly. The body can’t store water. Therefore, maintaining water balance in the body is very important. Function of Water in the Body Water helps with many different body functions. “Water bathes the cells of the body and lubricates and cleanses internal and external body surface” (Wiley, 2012). Water is an important factor in joint lubrication and the building of cartilage. It also helps with production of energy, cell function, and metabolism. Water also helps the body by maintaining temperature (sweat). Another important function is the removal of waste from the body (uric acids). Water is Essential The amount of water need varies. It depends on age, temperature, and activities. Children need more hydration than adults. The elderly also need more hydration because the levels drop with age. Participation in physical activity will also increase the need for proper hydration. In hotter climates or physical activity it is easier to become dehydrated. As the body produces sweat to cool its temperature, hydration levels drop. Dehydration...
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...The scholarly article, Hydration Assessment Techniques by Lawrence Armstrong researches the various ways to compute hydration and hopes to present guidelines for various conditions. The are many ways water can be lost throughout the body. Water can be lost through “the lungs, skin, and kidneys”, through cell circulation, through exercise, through illnesses, anf through lack of water consumption, just to name a few (Armstrong 2005, p.40). Armstrong describes water is measured by “Total body water”, “extracellular volume”, “intercellular volume” and “plasma volume” (2005, p.41). There are about ten approaches to computing hydration. The most useful forms of testing to scientist and forensics is the “Neutron activation analysis” (Armstrong, 2005, p.42). This test uses an atom that contain extra nuclear energy called “radionuclide” to determine the amount of any substance in the body (Armstrong 2005, p. 42). This test is not commonly used because of the costs and lack of experienced labs. Another form of hydration testing Armstrong suggests, is “Bioelectric impedance” (2005, p.42). This testing involves sending “electric currents” into the body and assess the bodies configuration. Factors such as “skin...
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...January 16th 2011 University of Axia Instructor: Water is so essential to health maintenance because our cells are mostly made up of water and because of that all the essential functions of every single cell in our body are carried out in the presence of the universal solvent. A person can call it metabolism, flushing out of, toxic wastes, delivery of nutrients to the cells and also heat to transfer. When you feel hot, you grab a glass of water and you feel better. When you have some food, you take water (or some other liquid) with it, when you sweat during exercise or a steam bath, you feel good because along sweat is essentially water with waste being flushed out of your body. The enzymatic reactions in the cells are also dependent on water. Water is essential to maintain body's homeostasis. If normal water levels aren't maintained, it will affect the osmotic pressure, ion homeostasis and plasma/blood volume as well. Also it is required to excrete waste products from our body (E.g.; urine) and for the regulation of metabolic activities such as enzyme activation. Therefore, water is essential to maintain the body in its normal state. “Water serves many curative functions even in our day-to-day life. In fact, water is very essential for maintaining the proper functioning of our body and sustaining us. It makes up more than half of our body weight and caters to the requirements of various bodily needs. Deficiency of water in the body can affect various functions and in severe...
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...age of that artifact, but four ways in-which archeologist date artifacts are: archeomagnetism, obsidian hydration, radiocarbon dating, and tree-ring dating. Each dating system has its own advantages and disadvantages, and some are more accessible, convenient and doable. When it comes to Archaeomagnetism dating, it is the study of and the interpretation of the Earths signature magnetic field at past times recorded in archaeological materials. These paleo magnetic signatures are fixed when ferromagnetic materials such as iron, cobalt and nickel are cooled below the Curie point, freezing the magnetic moment of the material in the direction of the local magnetic field at that time. The direction and magnitude of the magnetic field of the Earth at a particular location varies with time, and can be used to constrain the age of materials. In conjunction with techniques such as radiometric dating,...
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...Dehydration The body is made of 60% water and serves in the functions of digestion, circulation, secretion of saliva, the transportation of nutrients and the maintenance of the body’s temperature. We may go on without food for a long period of time but without water we may die of dehydration. Water or fluids is important when exercising because fluids can be lost during exercising through sweating and may result in muscle fatigue. With proper hydration you skin will look refreshed and your skins protective barrier that contains water is a protective barrier that prevents excess fluid loss. The body will transport waste in and out of cells which is excreted through the urine. The intake of fluids will ensure that toxins will be cleansed from the body. Proper hydration will keep the gastrointestinal tract flowing and will prevent constipation. When there are not enough fluids in the body, the colon will pull the fluid from stools which may result in constipation. Water has multiple functions in the body. Water protects the tissues and keeps them moist. Hydration will keep sensitive areas retain their moisture also in the blood, bones and brains. The spinal cord is also protected by water and acts as a lubricant and cushion for the joints. Water aids in digestion and helps the body to remove waste. Digestion starts with saliva which is basically water. The water helps digest fiber and dissolves and forms soft stool, along with the kidneys, liver and intestines flushes out waste...
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...Air Conditioning and Heating Justification Report Final Latausha McDougald ENG 315 – Professional Communications Professor Mark Crilly June 1, 2016 Randy Globin Director of Distribution Big Rock 425 Sportsman Lane Nosele, NC 28379 May 31, 2016 Latausha McDougald 432 Regil Road Shelby, NC 28379 Dear Mr. Globin: I am pleased to present the report you authorized on May 31, 2016, regarding possible solutions for the extreme weather conditions inside the warehouse. The installation of heating and air conditioning is very costly when it comes to manpower, equipment, and space. BRS priority is to keep customers happy and also employee safety. It is recommended that proper hydration is provided to all employees as well as giving employees longer breaks. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to research possible solutions to insure employee safety as well as keeping production going without any down time. I appreciate time and consideration of my recommendation. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at (910) 434-9158. Sincerely, Latausha McDougald Enclosure: Justification Report Table of Contents Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………….4 Problem Statement………………………………………………………………………………...5 Terminology……………………………………………………………………………………….5 Report Overview…………………………………………………………………………………..5 Overview of Alternatives………………………………………………………………………….6 Criteria…………………………………………………………………………………………...
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...Your Name Assignment: Dehydration Axia College Water is essential to maintaining a state of good health. Considering the adult body consists of nearly 60% water, this explains why such organs such as the brain, kidneys, and heart cannot function effectively when lacking enough water. Excessive water loss in the body, or dehydration, places the body in a position that can become not only be uncomfortable but also in severe cases life threatening. Upon gaining better understanding of the importance of water in the body, the functions water supports in the body and what occurs when the body reaches a state of dehydration, one will be better equipped to ensure proper hydration is regulated (Crussell, 2008). All body tissue contains water to some degree. Water found inside cells is referred to as intracellular fluid while water outside of cells is known as extracellular fluid. Extracellular fluids make up most of the bodies total water weight (Crussell, 2008). One important factor to understand about the water inside the body is that water is an ever moving, working part of our system. Upon the body recognizing the need for extra water in one area the body will move the water, through a process of osmosis, from an area that has a higher concentration. Blood pressure assists the process of osmosis with moving water to different areas of the body. Water plays a role in many body functions. As a solvent, water assists in dissolving substances needed for proper functioning...
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... Water is nearly a ubiquitous element on our planet, and yet numerous people suffer from low levels of dehydration on a continual basis. While the human body requires many micro and macronutrients, none can be said to be more present in its composition than water. As a result, water is essential to health maintenance. Water’s essential character is a result of its involvement in myriad functions within the human body. When the body is deprived of the water levels that it requires dehydration ensues. Alcohol and caffeine contribute to dehydration and the injurious symptoms that result. Water also serves as a medium for electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, and chloride which maintain water levels and facilitate the proper functioning of the nervous system. Finally, there are many things that people can do to prevent dehydration, but water requirements vary according to many factors. Water is essential to the maintenance of health Water is a necessary component of human life, and the symptoms of its deficiency are one of the quickest to manifest of all nutrients. Water composes around 60% of an average adult’s weight, and this percentage is even higher among children. Whereas the human body is composed of numerous compounds none are more prevalent than water. While the presence of water varies among the different tissues in the body, it is nonetheless found in every bodily tissue. For example, though bone is composed of 25% water, muscle is composed...
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...performing an experiment that will prove whether or not the potential hydration (pH) of a liquid has any direct effects to its solubility. Potential Hydration, also known as pH, has everything to do with “hydrogen ions” [5]. An acidic liquid is a liquid that “donates hydrogen ions” and a basic liquid is a liquid that “receives hydrogen ions” [5]. Solubility is “the amount of substance that will dissolve in a given amount of solvent” [1]. Solubility can be easily measured and determined when “even after vigorous and prolonged stirring, some of that substance does not dissolve [1]. Solubility is considered a characteristic property, a property of matter that identifies and categorizes a substance or in this case, a liquid. Recognizing whether or not potential hydration of a liquid affects the solubility of the liquid will affect many things. Practical uses of solubility include “purifying water, making drinks, and...
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...skincare product which can deliver maximum hydration benefits for skin and formulated for younger consumers who’re not yet concerned with signs of aging to ensure skin receives the deepest hydrating benefits (Forward Beauty, 18). The Artistry Hydra-V advertisement was released on December 2015 and starring Teresa Palmer. Everything in the ad appears to be the same color as Hydra-V product. The word, “Artistry Hydra-V”, written in big gold letter, fades out at the beginning of the video and Teresa, wearing blue water color dress, walking in the blue water color painted room, waterfalls and ponds; these all are perfectly match with the product. The audience would already know what they are trying to sell and what the product is made for by watching the ad just for five seconds. The advertisement effectively uses logos, ethos, and pathos to convince the audience to buy the product. The first appeal is shown by using logos to give the viewer’s reasoning to buy Hydra-V products. Artistry Hydra-V claims that their products are inspired by Nobel Prize winning research and for men or women of all types of skin. The ads states, “Hydration is the key of beautiful flawless skin. You need water and your skin needs water”, it reminds the viewers they need to treat their skin as they treat their body. This advertisement identifies the ingredients those are from the world’s most pristine places. These are Norwegian fjord water (to release hydration deep into skin), nutrient-rich Himalayan pink...
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...Engineering, Shijiazhuang, P.R. China 3 Hebei Engineering and Research Center of Solid Waste Utilization, Shijiazhuang, P.R. China a dreamslink0809@126.com, btoto8001@gmail.com,czhaofq3366@126.com (corresponding author) Keywords: Semi-dry desulfurization ash, calcium sulfite, modification, autoclaved brick Abstract. The modification of calcium sulfite in semi-dry desulfurization ash was studied. By the combining use of catalyst and oxidant, the content of calcium sulfite in the modified desulfurized ash was greatly reduced. In this way, the calcium oxide and calcium sulfate in the modified desulfurization ash were used to partially replace the lime, gypsum and other materials in the process of autoclaved brick production. The hydration reaction mechanism was discussed. Introduction It is common knowledge that sulfur dioxide is a main cause of acid rain. Removal of SO2 from flue gas emitted in the combustion of fossil fuels has been a worldwide concern since the 1970s [1]. To minimize the negative environment impact of SO2 emissions, much effort has been put on the development of flue gas desulfurization (FDG) technologies over the past decades [2,5].With the desulphurization system in install continually, more and more the desulfurization ash is produced, and the comprehensive utilization of desulfurization ash has become a serious problem to be solved. The semi-dry desulfurization...
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...Austin Neely August 31st, 2015 Experiment #01 The Determination of the Percent of Water in a Compound CHEM 1315‐ 025 Purpose of the Experiment & Techniques: The purpose of this experiment is to determine the percent of water in a hygroscopic compound. This will be done by boiling off the water only leaving the other element of the hygroscopic compound. When water molecules bond with the structure of solid substances this creates an ionic compound. By heating the compound, it is possible to release that water (known as water of hydration) and determine the amount of water the ionic compound is able to hold. By the law of conservation of mass when the compound is heated the water just doesn’t disappear which means...
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