water molecules can incorporate themselves into the ionic crystal structure. Water‚ after all‚ has an oxygen atom with two lone pairs capable of behaving as a Lewis base; it bonds easily to metal ions as evidenced by complex ions in transition metal chemistry. The metal ions and the water molecules are bonded by dative coordinate bonds from the oxygen atom of the water. Therefore‚ Water of crystallization is water that is stoichiometrically bound into a crystal. Crystal salts containing water of crystallization
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Organic Vs. Conventional Grown Food Ever wonder what truly goes in to the food that is produced and sold in our grocery stores. You would be surprised as to what is used to grow the food we eat. Conventionally grown foods can use trace amount of nicotine and arsenic to keep food pest free. Conventionally grown food can be pumped with hormones that allow the crops and animals to grow larger or produce more fruit and vegetables. By using all of the artificial products in conventionally grown
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Organic & Processed Foods There are a lot of differences and similarities with organic and processed foods. I’m sure when everyone was a kid they could eat whatever they wanted and didn’t worry about what it did to their body. I remember when I was younger I would cook a whole Tostito’s Pizza and consume the whole thing myself in under five minutes. I wouldn’t gain a pound and that same night I would have two big macs (back when there was a big mac Monday) and sit on my butt playing video games
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Chemistry: Atom structure theories Scientific research is a multistage and complicated process which requires many creative minds to contribute into its creation in order to be efficacious and present solid results. I’ve been given an information sheet apprising ideas of four scientists whose work was very significant in creating the theory about atom structure we recognise nowadays. Guiding Questions: 1 What significant contribution did each of the following people make to present ideas about the
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Organic vs Conventional Essay Organic food‚ which was once only found in health food stores‚ is now a regular feature at most grocery stores‚ and has created a bit of a dilemma in the produce aisle. On one hand‚ you have an organically grown apple. On the other hand‚ you have an apple that was grown conventionally. Both of these apples are shiny‚ red‚ and firm. Both provide us with vitamins and fiber‚ and both are free from sodium‚ fat‚ and cholesterol. Which should you choose? For many reasons
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Organic Farming vs. Conventional Farming There are various reasons of why organic farming is more sustainable than conventional agriculture. Concisely‚ the most important reasons can be explained as under. If we grow food organically‚ it benefits the soil‚ water cycles and biodiversity. The author T. Singh (2004) writes that the Green Revolution technology “has been very successful in achieving spectacular results in food grain production during the last three decades. However‚ signs of fatigue
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www.sakshieducation.com CHEMISTRY IN EVERY DAY LIFE LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS 1. Explain the different classifications of drugs. Classifications of drugs: Drugs are classified in different ways. i) On the basis of drug action: Based on the actions of drugs on particular biochemical processes they are classified as i) Antibacterials iv) Sedatives and tranquilizers ii) Antibiotics v) Cardio vascular drugs iii) Hypnotics vi) Antiseptics etc. ii) On the basis of molecular targets: Biomolecules
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Marketing Environment : Organic food refers to food items that are produced‚ processed and packaged without using chemicals. Organic food is increasingly becoming popular due to its perceived health benefits over conventional food. The industry is growing rapidly since the past five years and has caught the attention of farmers‚ manufacturers and‚ above all‚ consumers. The health benefits of organic food are more perceived than real. However‚ the public opinion that organic food is healthier than
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4 October 2012 Connie Fisk Food and Well Being Organic Vs. Conventional The newest craze in today’s society is living a healthy lifestyle. Mainly through diet‚ people have been trying to eat healthier foods as well as foods that are better for them. A big factor in many health-conscious buyers decision is one word: organic. If a food holds the word organic it is assumed better then any regular‚ conventional food. But is that true? Is organic food better for you then conventional food? A persons
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(Supporting organic farming and foods) 2 http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=2&tax_level=1&tax_subject=296 (USDA organic website) 3 http://www.organic.org/education (Supporting organic) Step 2 Evaluate sources: 1. The advantages of organic food‚ you are what you eat: An article about organic food and diseases in non-organic food 2. Organic production: The definition‚ USDA programs‚ Standards and Certifications 3. 10 reasons to support organic in the
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