Essays on Organic Matter

Chemistry examines major ways of how matter is classified and described, this includes the principle of the composition of elements, compounds, and mixtures (Saint-Jalmes 836). Principle of the physical state includes gas, liquid, and solids. Gas, liquid, and solids are generally referred to as observable properties of matter, hence known as states of matter. A gas has no constant volume and shape while in liquid volume depends on the shape of the container they are placed in ("Macromolecular Organic Matter Working Group Report" 39-50). Solids have defined volume and shape. Gases have large intermolecular spacing than the liquids, and ...

Vodka

Vodka

Background Introduction

Vodka remains one of the most consumed alcoholic drinks in the world despite undergoing multiple reinventions. The drink is distilled from vegetables or grain mash fermentation. From the high proof fermentation, the alcohol content is measured. A half percentage of alcohol can be measured by a single proof degree. From these metrics, percentages of alcohol content in a bottle can then be established. For example, 100 level proof has 50% alcohol, 90% proof has 45% alcohol, and the rest follows proportionally. Distilled vodka sometimes reaches proof of up to 145 high. At such levels, vodka is a neutral ...

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Edible oil refinement is one of the major problems faced by the developing countries across the world as edible oil effluents are a major source of environmental pollution. Owing to this, it is essential to ensure that the effluents are treated prior to its disposal. The composition, characteristics and quantity of the waste water generated depends on the operating conditions and processes followed and can vary from different organizations in the same industry. An investigative method comprising of an in-depth study of unit operations, monitoring, measurement and analysis of parameters affecting environment, and performance evaluation of utilities and pollution ...

Oil and natural gas are the two primary types of fossil fuels that the world relies on for energy and also for various other products. Crude oil and gas are mined beneath the earth’s surface where they formed a long time ago. The products origin can be traced back to the remains of animals and plants that existed millions of years ago as marine life. The living materials die and sink to the sea floor where they pile on top of each other. The successful conversion of the remains into oil or gas is only possible if the ...

The correlation between climate and vegetation is evident in Africa, where, despite the rapid destruction of natural vegetation by humans and animals, there are still vast areas of natural vegetation. There are two main zones in Sub-Saharan Africa.

AREAS OF EQUATORIAL FOREST

The rainforests cover just under 1000 km in latitude and approximately 2250 km from west to east, from the Cameroon coast and Gabon to the eastern borders of Congo - Kinshasa (to the mountains flanking the Rift Valley to the Ruwenzori, the Virunga Mountains and Ugoma (northwest of Lake Tanganyika). The equatorial forest has a wide variety of trees (very high ...

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ASU Introduction In the modern times, natural catastrophes have been one of the major reasons for the destruction of the global environment. Although humanity is experiencing advancements in some of the aspects or fields in the society such as technology, health care and economics, environmental problems are still common due to natural catastrophes. Massive typhoons, earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanic eruptions created large amounts of damage to our ecosystem. In addition, the world experienced hundreds, or even thousands or natural catastrophes in only a span of several years. Ecosystem fires or forest wildfires are one of the natural catastrophes which ...

Introduction

There are environmental chemical processes which require light to react. These processes are called photochemical reactions. Photochemical reaction is commonly initiated due to the absorption of solar energy or light. When molecules absorb energy in the form of light, the atoms are converted in a transient excited state (Larson & Weber, 1994). This transition state or excited has completely different physical and chemical properties with the initial state of the molecule. The excited states also have more tendencies to react since they are considered stronger acids and stronger reductants that the initial state of the molecule. The excited state of ...

Introduction

The 21st century generation has been plagued with various natural catastrophes that have provided significant negative impacts on the present status of the world’s environment. Much of the delight of the current technological advancements that people are experiencing, the world’s natural ecosystem has been left out of concern. In only a span of several years, hundreds, or even thousands of natural calamities have been recorded in different parts of the world. There are massive typhoons, earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, etc. that had created massive amount of damage in our ecosystem. These natural scenarios are very alarming since ...

Composting is a process where organic materials in soil are transformed into a dark rich matter referred to as humus or compost (Swartzbaugh, 1993). The process can be biological or could involve using the latest technology to aid in composting. Humus is important in soil as it enhances fertility, workability, drainage, and water retention capacity in soils. MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) generally referred to as ‘garbage’ is an important source of organic matter to soils when treated through composting procedures. MSW majorly contains waste food, containers and packaging, batteries, old furniture, tires, and oils (Robinson, 1986). However, when introduced directly ...

Introduction

Eukaryotes especially multi-cellular organisms, plants and animals, actually have a mutual relationship that entails interdependence between them. This relationship is based on several factors but the most significant and fundamental one is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. As a matter of fact, plants are the chief sources of organic material in all living things through the process of photosynthesis (Hopkins, 2006). This paper basically tries to demonstrate and illustrate the mutual benefits that exist between plants and animals for survival.

Discussion

According to Hopkins (2006), plants are the chief source of organic matter in nature especially carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, fats ...