The larger the region covered by the chemical agent, the more likely it will be to cause the widespread destruction for which the person or group is looking (Brophy & Fisher, 1959). Toxicity matters, of course, but the earliest uses were not abo Continue Reading...
Chemical Properties of the Universe Astronomers hypothesize that about 5 million years ago, the Solar System was filled with a plethora of hot gases and dust, swirling around a hot core. They think that once the core approached about 1 million degre Continue Reading...
Chemical Dependency, Particularly Alcoholism, Within the History Of Psychology Since the dawn of humankind, people have been experimenting with various chemicals for recreation, to alter their conscious state for religious purposes, or for medicinal Continue Reading...
Chemical and Biological Terroism Biological and Chemical Terrorism Prevention The United States Government has identified the potential of chemical, biological, radiological and/or nuclear (termed CBRN) terrorism, especially after the September 11 Continue Reading...
Nevertheless, the family capacity does not receive full exploitation during most intervention programs. A central challenge to most interventions is the need to broaden the chemical abuse treatment focus from the addict to the family. The initial s Continue Reading...
Chemical Exposure, Public Health Concerns, & Environmental Impact Chemical Health Effects A.) Mercury Health Risks Neurological damage (adolescent) Neurological damage and developmental disabilities (in utero, neonatal stage) Low I.Q B.) A Continue Reading...
Chemical reactions occur when atoms, molecules, and ions interact with one other to form new substances. Chemical bonds are broken and new bonds are formed. Chemical bonds between atoms follow rules based on patterns of electron distribution within t Continue Reading...
Some of the nerve agents such as VX and Tabun are also highly persistent in that their effects last in the field for longer periods of time. [Wisconsin Project, (2010)] Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) The 1925 Geneva protocol prohibited the use Continue Reading...
Perhaps the public has become somewhat desensitized by nuclear war, but the idea of unseen agents loosed in the water supply, or used to burn without fire, causes panic to a greater degree (Tucker, 2008, 112-15). An interesting paradigm regarding t Continue Reading...
Regardless, highly possible plans can be devised could result in huge numbers of deaths that range into the thousands for chemical agents and the hundreds of thousands, or maybe millions, with biological ones6. Bioterrorists have successfully utiliz Continue Reading...
Behavioral Effects of Abused Drugs The common denominator among all users of abused drugs is the goal of attaining an altered state of consciousness. Whether to escape the reality of their own lives or to fulfill a chemically adventurous inclinati Continue Reading...
When one atom gives up or loses an electron, the atom will reduce in size. When an atom gains or receives an electron, the atom will grow in size. Ionic bonds lead to the formation of crystalline solids with high melting points and can be dissolved Continue Reading...
Chemical Addiction Progress More Rapidly in Young People than Adults? Chemical dependency is the obsessive use of chemicals like drugs, alcohol, and tobacco and the incapacity to stop using them, in spite of all the troubles caused by their use. Pe Continue Reading...
chemical dependency is a complex problem, with multiple causes and manifestations, there is no single best treatment model. However, the dual diagnosis model combines a variety of treatment modalities and approaches, accounting for individual differ Continue Reading...
In this regard, Getches (2004) emphasizes that, "Water supplies are finite and erratic. Rivers in the West range wildly in the amount of water they produce. Indeed, there is evidence that average supplies are becoming less reliable than in the past" Continue Reading...
Phenylethylamine naturally occurs as a trace amine in the brain. It releases dopamine in the mesolimbic pleasure-centers and peaks during orgasm. In the laboratory, and in unnaturally high doses it can produce stereotyped behavior more prominently Continue Reading...
Physiology The mechanical and chemical digestion of carbohydrates starts in the mouth. Chewing also termed as mastication ensures that the carbohydrates crumble down into smaller pieces. There are salivary glands within the oral cavity that secrete Continue Reading...
molecules collide with enough activation energy that the chemical bonds break. Once these chemical bonds are broken, new bonds and products are then formed. Thus, the two previous molecules were moving at a fast enough speed to break the original ch Continue Reading...
This is because most of the time, these pipelines run through underground where they are rarely disturbed (Office of Technology Assessment, n.d). Secondly, pipeline transportation is characterized by absence of freight loss in transit and since it o Continue Reading...
Once this is done, the NPV of the project will naturally improve, because the cash flows are not affected in any negative way otherwise. The project has a positive net present value and therefore meets the financial criteria set by the organization. Continue Reading...
Other performance plastic intermediates and products manufactured by Dow include bisphenol a, polyurethane and epichlorohydrin amongst others. The water solutions business unit of Dow Chemical Company manufactures Film Tec reverse osmosis membranes Continue Reading...
Chlorine is present in many types of PVC plastic. Bisphenol -- A - this chemical is associated with polycarbonate plastic, which is often used in baby bottles and the lining of plastic food containers. It can lead to hyperactivity in children and i Continue Reading...
This approach has been regarded as one of the best and safest approaches. Despite this, there is widespread concern about proper radioactive waste management. (National Research Council (U.S.), 1) According to a 1976 ERDA report, the nine facilitie Continue Reading...
Components of the Hazard Communication Standard Can Be Used to Identify Occupational Health Hazards Associated With Chemicals. Uniform conditions have been stipulated by the HCS (Hazard Communication Standard) for ensuring evaluation of hazards asso Continue Reading...
Hazardous Chemicals In the modern developed world, chemicals play an important role in our lives. They are part of our food, the way we commute, how we live, and how we clean. There are a number of household chemicals, though, that are hazardous or Continue Reading...
Crisis Intervention The focus of this work in writing is making a determination of the most optimal course of action and the case formulation in a specific case. A plan of action will be provided and the crisis interpreted within a theoretical frame Continue Reading...
Rules and roles are also cited as being a constituent of the family systems theory in alcoholism. Every family is different; however, they all have members that tend to fall into specific roles. The alcoholic's role is the dependent person, while t Continue Reading...
category of accounts are more of a waste of time to going on sales calls to than many are worth in terms of profitability. This is becomes clear from an analysis of the case and the two tables. Sales Reps will resist automating these accounts as the Continue Reading...
Chemical Attack The events of September 11, 2001, and the anthrax attacks that took place in October of that same year actually provided the United States with an unwanted but yet valuable and unique opportunity to become better prepared for any fu Continue Reading...
The feedstocks that are considered include going back on coal Gasification, and coal liquefaction, stranded natural gas and oil which was heavy and available from the 'oil shale' or 'tar sands', and biomass. Because of its eco friendly nature and su Continue Reading...
Besides chlorine, other chemicals commonly used in treating swimming pools include those described in Table 1 below: Table 1 Commonly Used Swimming Pool Chemicals and Their Effects/Action Chemical Effect/Action Bromine More stable in hot water Continue Reading...
Also, a chemical reaction was observed when mixing sodium carbonate solution with hydrochloric acid. This was indicated by the evolution of gas bubbles in the reaction and the formation of a precipitate. A change in total mass of the starting materi Continue Reading...
Health Hazards: Eyes: Increased tear production, inflammation, accumulation of blood, clouding of the cornea, burns. Ingestion: Unlikely, due to gaseous state: frost-bite of the lips, mouth, and throat possible. Inhalation: Upper airway irrit Continue Reading...
Personal Protective Equipments for Process Technicians Personal Protective Equipment in chemical plants Protection at work A process technician document and perform daily manufacturing operations in bio-industrial, biopharmaceutical and biomedical Continue Reading...
Manager Interview: Quality Manager for a Chemical Company William Wood is a quality manager for an international chemical company. The company has locations throughout the world, but has a number of chemical processing plants in Houston, Texas and t Continue Reading...
American Chemical Society. (March 5, 1999). "Smart Fire Resistant Polymers Under Study for Use for Aircraft." http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1999/03/990325052952.htm Define the business research and its purpose One problem that continues to p Continue Reading...
