Chemistry Essays

Fire Triangle 🔥 The Chemistry of Fire
Example essay. Last modified: 31st Dec 2021
Introduction: This diagram shows the three elements that have to be present in order for a fire to occur. Combustion only occurs when flammable vapours are mixed with oxygen and are ignited by a spark or flame....

Calcium Imaging in Neurons: Watching neurons in action
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Nov 2021
Introduction: In this review, we use functional imaging to refer genetically encoded indicators of neural activity that report changes in intracellular calcium, neurotransmitter release, or voltage as changes in fluorescence....

The Structure and Function of Carbohydrates
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Oct 2021
Introduction: Carbohydrates are known as saccharides and molecular compounds made from three elements: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen....

Direct Hydrocarbon Fuel Cells: Cathode Materials and Mechanisms
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Oct 2021
Introduction: Literature review paper on the working, problems, and improvements in cathode materials of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC)....

Overview of Le Chatelier’s Principle
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Oct 2021
Introduction: Le Chatelier’s Principle is used to predict changes in an equilibrium system with respect to the shift of the equilibrium position. It states that when a dynamic equilibrium system is disturbed or placed under a stress, the system will move to counteract the change in order to re-establish a new equilibrium....

A Review of Astringents
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Oct 2021
Introduction: The original Latin derivation of the word astringent, “adstringere”, means “to bind together” and gives a clue to this herbal category’s action (Gowan, 2017).  Astringent herbs promote the tightening of tissues mainly due to the presence of tannins....

Experiment Measuring Calcium Ions in Milk
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Oct 2021
Introduction: In this experiment, the calcium content in milk is measured by EDTA back titration. It means that one acid and one amine nitrogen can donate to one electron. EDTA is a hexaprotic ion (chair agent): it acts by binding metal ions (e.g. a complex of calcium ion)....

Gold Nanoparticles: Structures, Properties and Applications
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Oct 2021
Introduction: Gold Nanoparticle (AuNPs) is a very important to our modern society, and only during in 1850s is when scientists began researching more of their properties in detail. The role of Application and limitation in the development of gold nanoparticle have been widely used in a wide amount of matter for their unique properties....

Black Phosphorous-Based Materials for Energy Applications
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Oct 2021
Introduction: This paper discusses several strategies that can be employed for improving the performance of energy storage devices and integration of black-phosphorous in energy generation devices....

Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) for Insect Pest Control
Example essay. Last modified: 7th Oct 2021
Introduction: An overview of Dr Edward F. Knipling's Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) for insect pest control for protection of crops....

Industrial Manufacture and Testing of an Organic Solid
Example essay. Last modified: 21st Sep 2021
Introduction: The manufacturing of aspirin is done via the use of a reactor, acetic acid, salicylic acid and the use of an acetic anhydride to complete the reaction. The optimum temperature at which this reaction is based at is 85 degrees Celsius....

Effect of Carbon Atoms Number in Alcohol on Combustion
Example essay. Last modified: 20th Sep 2021
Introduction: Research Question - How does the number of carbon atoms in the hydrocarbon chain of primary alcohol affect its enthalpy change of combustion?...

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Uses and Properties
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Sep 2021
Introduction: An explanation of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) and examination of its properties and its use in aircraft....

Experiments Exploring what Factors Affect Reaction Rates
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Aug 2021
Introduction: Since chemical kinetics has a widespread application in our daily lives, it is just right to take a deeper look into this field. Moreover, the determination of factors affecting reaction rates is essential in this study....

The History of the Word 'Perfume'
Example essay. Last modified: 12th Aug 2021
Introduction: The word perfume itself is derived from the Latin per fume, which means “through smoke”. Due to the fact that the original use of aromatic materials was of burning incense, as an offering to the gods. Aromatic materials have been used for a variety of different purposes over the past thousand years. ...

Finding the Equilibrium of Iron & the Thiocyanate
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Aug 2021
Introduction: Thiocyanate (SCN-) is natural occurring in the human body that is secreted in the salivary glands. It is produced with the digestion of food and drugs used specifically to treat thyroid disorders or hypertension. High thiocyanate levels are indicative of cyanide poisoning² but could also be used to assess smoke exposure. Spectrophotometers are used in order to view the concentration of SCN- in a solution....

The Role of Chemical Engineers in Combating the Effects of Climate Change
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Aug 2021
Introduction: This paper discusses 3 ways in which chemical engineers can contribute to the global combat against climate change. Two recent technological innovations in each method is put forth, and its advantages, disadvantages are discussed....

Anti-hygroscopicity of Ammonium Nitrate (AN) coated by surfactant materials
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Aug 2021
Introduction: The idea and approach presented in this paper have potential to made hydrophobic surface on the surface of AN particles to become anti-hygroscopicity. and also used in other energetic materials to reduce sensitivity....

Quantum Mechanics in Commerce
Example essay. Last modified: 6th Aug 2021
Introduction: In today’s world, there are general rules that everything seems to follow. This can include simple things like how putting force on an object or pushing it will result in the object moving in the direction of the force...

Determination of toxic metals in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Example essay. Last modified: 6th Aug 2021
Introduction: Traditional Chinese Medicines(TCM) have gained increasing attention worldwide because of their effectiveness and small side effects. The excess of toxic metals in these medicines have become one of the biggest problems that affected their export and hindered their introduction to the world...

Production of Cannabinoids Using Tissue Culture and Suspension Culture
Example essay. Last modified: 4th Aug 2021
Introduction: The primary effective ingredients of hemp are cannabinoids. Cannabinoid derived drugs are used as palliative, anti-inflammatory, appetite stimulant, antibiotic and anti-cancer. Tissue culture technology is a biotechnological tool for multiplication and genetic enhancement of medicinally plants....

Effect of pH on Catalase on Hydrogen Peroxide
Example essay. Last modified: 4th Aug 2021
Introduction: Catalase can be defined as a chemical property that increases the rate of which a chemical reaction arises, without its structure being altered. Hydrogen Peroxide is a toxic waste product created from the cells and needs to be removed....

Arguments For and Against GM Foods
Example essay. Last modified: 3rd Aug 2021
Introduction: It is safe to say therefore, that new and improved methods are needed to further investigate the ‘compositional, nutritional, toxicological and metabolic differences between GM and conventional crops....

Using Sodium Sulfite as a Food Additive
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Aug 2021
Introduction: Usually food additives can be divided into 2 types, direct additives and indirect food additives. Direct food additives are those that are added to the food intentionally to food e.g. flavoring agents, artificial colors etc. An exact quantity of the additive is measured and added to the product and exposure to the public of the additive can be measured....

Calcium Carbonate Composition of Brown and White Eggshells
Example essay. Last modified: 30th Jul 2021
Introduction: In this experiment students will design an experiment by reacting eggshells with 2 M HCl to compare the calcium carbonate composition of white (chicken) eggshells to brown eggshells....