The emolecule project
by Ellaine Ilano
Welcome.
This is a project proposed by a College of the Canyons Professor and Head of the Science Department, Dr. Eikey. It is intended to better understand the application of chemistry through everyday life.
This is a project proposed by a College of the Canyons Professor and Head of the Science Department, Dr. Eikey. It is intended to better understand the application of chemistry through everyday life.
What did you like most about the project?
The better question is, what DIDN'T I like about this Project? It was interesting to find the variety of uses for my molecule, Urea. It only takes a couple of elements structured in a specific way to react or bond with other molecules. It was interesting to learn that urea an be used in many ways from dangerous activities to everyday products. What was the most interesting thing you learned about your eMolecule? Like stated before, my molecule has a lot of uses. It found and used for cars, in the human body, as fertilizer, etc. What did your eMolecule teach you about Chemistry? It made me better understood how Urea reacts with certain elements whether it is endothermic or exothermic. It also helped me understood the importance of organic elements as it in the foundation and main element of life. |
How did this project help you see the relevance of chemistry to your everyday life?
Chemistry is life. It helps me to think more in a chemical way. I think about the the different interactions between molecules and elements. This project made me realize how and why certain everyday things are, like boiling water inside a kettle; it applies metallic characteristics, the gas laws, exothermic reactions and intermolecular forces. What is one thing you would like to know more about your eMolecule? I wonder how different the Urea would be if one element is subtracted from its structure or if the intramolecular bonds are placed differently. If you could do one experiment with your eMolecule, what would it be? The Urea Nitrate explosion would be the preferred experiment to be produced; everything with explosions are just THAT much more interesting, a statement approved by Mythbusters. |
references throughout the book
Reference sources:
- Haynes, William M., David R. Lide, and Thomas J. Bruno. CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics: A Ready-reference Book of Chemical and Physical Data. Print. (pages 55,21,171, 3-579)
- Merck, E. Merck's 1905 Manual of the Materia Medica. A Ready-reference Pocket Book for the Physician and Surgeon. New York: Merck &, 1905. Print. ( p 278)
**Information from these references are mentioned throughout the site
Book Sources:
-Class Chemistry book: Chemistry A Molecular Approach by Nivaldo J. Tro Second Custom Edition for COC found in Act I
-Comprehensive Neonatal Nurse Care by Lorr,Jusy, Wright, Jenner, Carole found in Act III about the Urea Cycle Disorders
-Fetal and Neonatal Brain Injury : Mechanisms, Management, and the Risks of Practice by Stevenson, David K., Sunshine, Philip, Benitz, William E. under Urea Disorders found in Act II.
Magazine Resources:
-The Farmer's Magazine p. 349,351 in Act II of eMolecule under "reactions"
-NailsMag found in Act I under "Uses..."
*Web Resources referenced throughout the website
- Haynes, William M., David R. Lide, and Thomas J. Bruno. CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics: A Ready-reference Book of Chemical and Physical Data. Print. (pages 55,21,171, 3-579)
- Merck, E. Merck's 1905 Manual of the Materia Medica. A Ready-reference Pocket Book for the Physician and Surgeon. New York: Merck &, 1905. Print. ( p 278)
**Information from these references are mentioned throughout the site
Book Sources:
-Class Chemistry book: Chemistry A Molecular Approach by Nivaldo J. Tro Second Custom Edition for COC found in Act I
-Comprehensive Neonatal Nurse Care by Lorr,Jusy, Wright, Jenner, Carole found in Act III about the Urea Cycle Disorders
-Fetal and Neonatal Brain Injury : Mechanisms, Management, and the Risks of Practice by Stevenson, David K., Sunshine, Philip, Benitz, William E. under Urea Disorders found in Act II.
Magazine Resources:
-The Farmer's Magazine p. 349,351 in Act II of eMolecule under "reactions"
-NailsMag found in Act I under "Uses..."
*Web Resources referenced throughout the website