Snook,+Jacob

8/27 I think the first graph allows the viewer to have an easier understanding of the difference between a mixture an element, a solution, or a compound. I just think it is an easy way to view the classifications of matter in a simple, yet efficient way.

Jacob, Your original post is too short. You made up for that on your comments but they should be on the discussion tab of those people(Adam, Morgan, Lexi) not on your page.

8/28- I have learned that Distillation can occur in the smallest things, whether it be to make fabric, or it is to change the color in an M&M®. I believe that the filtering process is very underestimated throughout the world. Distillation filtrates all dirt, grime, and harmful bacteria out of our food and water so that we can avoid ingesting injurious chemicals and organisms that could possibly cause illness in our systems. The separation between the colors of distillation shows that the salt water solution causes the colors and dyes in the Skittles® and M&M's® to slowly dilate. causing the colors to become lighter.

Jacob, Distillation is rarely used to purify drinking water. It's too expensive to heat all that water. Filtration and chlorination are common treatments. MW

8/31- In swimming, all races and laps are measured in either yards, or meters. I swim four different events when i compete. The 100 Meter breaststroke, the 200 Meter medley relay, 100 Meter freestyle, and 50 Meter freestyle. IF there were to be a mishap, and all of the races were changed into Kilometers... I would surely drown. I am a sprinter, I cant even finish a 500 Meter freestyle without taking a break. I also play Volleyball, if the measurement of the 10 Ft. line were to be changed to the 10 Inch line, I would surely be wrecked by an outside hitter if i were to try to dig the ball from my position as Libero. Measurements are important to me because if anything were to happen in my sports, such as distance increases in swimming or distance decreases in volleyball, i would perish, plain and simple. Thank the lord they aren't going to change that, because I am not quite looking forward to perishing.

Jacob, A bit unrealistic but kind of funny. Not likely they would make you swim a 500 kilometer race. Whew! MW

9/8- I agree with the idea that was presented in the article, the one that promotes keeping the Kilogram at its physical state and not tempering with the measurement. I believe that if we were to temper with the Kilogram, it would cause a minor panic throughout nations. All kinds of measurements would need to be converted to different ones. New types of rulers would need to be invented. I think it would just be a mess and extremely counter-productive to make a minor adjustment that would just lead to so many more. It's just so much work for a very small product. I can't WEIGHT to see what happens!!! : P

Thanks for the laugh! Good post! MW

9/15- I believe that Airline Security has come a very long way ever since 9/11 occurred. I am thankful for the advancements that have been made in the technological senses in order to keep all citizens, visitors, immigrants, and tourists safe. The fact that a we have progressed through time to have such a reliable security section in airports, that can literally find even the smallest hint of threat in any kind of package throughout boxes, bags, and purses, is extraordinary. The "Baby Doll" incident, just goes to prove that the United States is doing this best it can in todays day, and age, to keep threat levels at a minimum as much as they can. It should not stop here. Sooner or later, someone will find a way to beat the system, or find a way that they believe will beat the system. Hopefully our technology advances as rapidly as everything else around us as to eliminate new opposing threats as well as old ones.

Jacob, I like your writing style. Don't forget to mention things that relate to our class too! 5 stars. MW

10/7- When reading about Mole Day, I learned that it is celebrated annually on October 23rd from 6:02 am until 6:02 pm. It is designated at this time to be celebrated because of Amadeo Avogado's discovery of "The Mole". The mole is a number that is made up to represent that a fixed temperature and pressure, equal volumes of gases contain the same number of molecules. The mole is a universal way to measure all elements, and i believe that it is a crucial part of all chemistry to know when all elements are equal, depending on there compounds and makeups. I feel like this is a bit overboard with celebrating Mole Day because most people (including myself) find the mole, as a difficult topic to comprehend. I dont really believe it should be a national holiday.

11/3- After reading the article about the factory in Georgia that was blown up because of a chemical mishap in leftover sugar particles, I learned a few things. I learned that because of imbalances in chemical properties can be extremely dangerous, and the reality of how stoichiometry can relate to real life is a scary thought. The entire mishap occurred because of unbalanced ratio properties that caused the sugar particles to combust. The actual explosion wasn't that bad. The secondary explosions, caused by the 1/8th of an inch layer of sugar that dusted the floor, combusted. Causing a massive explosion, and the plant to explode.

Jake, Confusing. What were you going for with the "imbalances in chemical properties" comment? 4 stars.

12/3- I found that when i was reading this article, it came off as extremely interesting. I had no idea that a sulfur hexafluoride balloon could get bigger over time instead of deflate!!! Also, when i was reading about how the molecule is completely symmetrical which is what causes it to stay at room temperature. I found it interesting when it told you about different kinds of properties that the different gases have. I think that the first person to experiment with the gas by breathing it in must have been a very dim-witted person. But, all in all, it was a great discovery because of the amusement that it provides for other consumers!

Jake, I have often wondered who was the first to do things like that. Like taste certain plants or whatever. Hmm. MW

12/17- WOW! I never knew that there were so many different sorts of motion detectors. I did not know that humans gave off infrared rays that could be detected by a sensor! I realized that it is possible to use "sonar" to find someone, the same way that a bat uses sonar to detect objects as it flies around at night. But, i did not realize that it is such a scientific process to find ways to detect motion and wither set off an alarm, or turn on a light!

Yes those waves are everywhere!! MW