Category Archives: Science

Define electrodes, anode, cathode, oxidation, reduction, and electrolyte.

All batteries have a few things in common. Define electrodes, anode, cathode, oxidation, reduction, and electrolyte. Choose a battery that interests you. This could be one that powers something you use every day, like your computer, or one from the past that allowed the development of a technology that couldn’t progress without its invention. Give […]

Explain the central ethical concern related to this issue; outline the stakes of this issue, and consider who the primary stakeholders are.

Explain the central ethical concern related to this issue; outline the stakes of this issue, and consider who the primary stakeholders are. Finally, offer (at least) some general thoughts on how best to navigate this issue. As part of your argument, you may wish to discuss Silent Spring directly, but it is not a requirement […]

Identify the action, state why this action, and explain how to implement

Note that you are writing to your local government so be mindful of what policies are within their scope. Also, government officials are extremely busy individuals so your brief should be clear, succinct, and specific. The goals of your policy briefs are (1) to summarize the reasons that action is necessary (scientific background, expected/current impacts, […]

Summarize and compare the usefulness of the SDS information and the compatibility chart.

Summarize and compare the usefulness of the SDS information and the compatibility chart. Were the two references in agreement, or did you find that the information was contradictory? Include a discussion on how you intend to use chemical incompatibility information to keep your workplace or home safe.Your response must be at least one page in […]

Explain:How did it affect you (or your acquaintance or family member?,What were the effects?

How did it affect you (or your acquaintance or family member?) Please explain. What were the effects? Please explain. Did you (or your acquaintance or family member) experience increased or decreased health or quality of life? Please explain. If you choose to write about a negative externality such as pollution, what do you think is […]

Briefly describe the respiratory system. What main components in cigarettes affect the respiratory system? Explain the effect of 2 compounds on specific organs, cells, and processes in the respiratory system.

Briefly describe the respiratory system. What main components in cigarettes affect the respiratory system? Explain the effect of 2 compounds on specific organs, cells, and processes in the respiratory system. There are alternate mechanisms of transporting carbon dioxide (CO2) and oxygen (O2) in the blood. Explain how smoking might lead to increased levels of carbon […]

Describe the reasons that action is necessary (scientific background, expected/current impacts, ethical and economic considerations)

The goals of your policy briefs are (1) to summarize the reasons that action is necessary (scientific background, expected/current impacts, ethical and economic considerations) and (2) to propose a specific policy action (identify the action, state why this action, and explain how to implement).