Essays and Research Papers on Chemistry

This 12 page report discusses the effects of volatile (inhalation) anesthetics on G-proteins. G proteins are a key to the chemical “switches” that get take place in order to communicate messages in the body. As the receptors react, they change shape which then allows for the G protein to also change. It releases the a GDP molecule and grabs onto ...

( 5 pp.) One of the "stories" that was associated with the Cold War, long ago and far away, was that those sneaky Communists were going to put fluoride in the water and destroy us all. I thought the issue had collapsed with the Berlin wall, but the beat goes on -this ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the process of heat treating. Various processes are discussed. Procedures such as annealing, quenching, and tempering are outlined in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

(5 pp) "Or it might have formed from a large burp of matter from its host star, or maybe a passing star just left a chunk of itself behind at some time in the past, "Marcy said. "It may even have moons around it, but I just don't know what to call it." ...

5 pages. John Dalton was one of our most important contributors to the development of atomic theory. His development completely altered the theory that was in place at the time he began his work. This paper explains both of those theories and also provides the experimental basis for the new theoretical development of atomic theory. ...

This 6 page paper examines the subject of parfume. Included are descriptions of the types of perfume, the terms used in the perfume industry, how perfume is formulated and the way that it is described and perceived in the industry and by consumers. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines various hallucinogens. The hallucinogens are classified and the divisions of hallucinogens are presented. The hallucinogens discussed and examined are LSD and psilocybin. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper examines and describes the sigma binding factors. The writer considers sigma 70 and sigma 32, with the heat shock response as well as sigma 54 and SigmaS (sigma38). The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 5 page report discusses and explains the concept of osmosis which is how one element or ingredient of a solution flows through a membrane while other components of a solutuon are shut out and unable to pass through the membrane. In order to determine which membranes allow the flow of which constituents of a solution requires experimentation since not all ...

A 5 page paper discussing the use, origins and controversy of food color additives. The visual appeal of attractive food is too well established to believe that the FDA will make any real effort to remove food coloring agents from its list of approved additives. The product class can be expected to continue ...

This 6 page paper considers the way that temperature will impact on the rate of carbon dioxide, the paper tests the hypothesis that the higher the temperature the more rapid the rate of carbon dioxide. This is tested using yeast. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the existing research that has been undertaken in converting non-protein nitrogen into protein. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the development and composition of aspirin, paying special attention to the hydroxyl group. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the impacts of acid rain. This paper details the chemical impacts to soil and water as well as to the physiological function of biological organisms. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the use of ethanol as a fuel. The writer starts with a description of how crops may be converted into ethanol, and then considers the arguments for and against using food stuffs in this way when there are food shortages in some parts of the world. The bibliography cites 8 ...

This 5 page paper outlines the work and achievements of these three men that focus on the logical organisation of information and the ability to classify information into logical groups. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 4 page report discusses the properties of the element chlorine and how and why it is used in common bleach and disinfectant applications. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the properties of water and its life sustaining functions. Various benefits of water exercise are duly noted. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14 page paper looks at the different factors that influence stomatal opening and how these factors are seen as a biochemical level. The paper outlines the environmental factors that create or inhibit the stomatal opening and then examines the role of guard cells and the way they may open and close the aperture and ...

This 4-page paper is a general review of water quality and includes topics such as acidity, alkalinity, hardness and softness as well as water quality standards and distribution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page research paper that discusses the biochemistry of creatine phosphate, a crucial element in the production of muscle energy. The writer discusses its function, structure, and pathways. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines what may have been the cause of the anthrax attacks in the United States postal service. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

6 pages in length. The extent to which diagnostic and pattern-recognition abilities of expert systems and neural networks aid bioinformatics research and the development of new medicines is both grand and far-reaching. That artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral component of medical advancement speaks to the growing need for machines that can ...

This 7 page paper provides an overview of LPG. Positive and negative aspects of this type of fuel are discussed. Ways in which LPG are used are duly noted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper which discusses how the single cell protein has been called an instant 30 year success. Bibliography lists 3 sources.