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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Fluorine
The element that i chose was Fluorine and it gets its name from the latin word fluo which means flow. Its chemical symbol is F, its atomic number is nine and its atomic mass is 18.998. Fluorine has 7 valence electrons and its in column 7 on the periodic table. From its location we can tell that it is a Halogen and in the same column as Chlorine and Iodine. Fluorine is most commonly found in the mineral Fluorite which can be found in coal, rocks and clay. Florine is used to fuel rockets and prevent tooth decay. The properties that make it appropriate for that use is that It is pale yellow in color and a corrosive gas. It can react with all organic and inorganic compounds. Some compounds of Fluorine are Boron Monofluoride, Antosonite, Difluorocarbene, Fluocerite and Fluorcaphite. Fluorine was discovered by French chemist Henri Mossan. Henri collected tghe gas by passing an electric charge through one of its compounds, hydrogen fluride. Interesting fact is that it is the only chemical to react with Xenon.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
What is the best invention of all time?
There have many inventions over the years that have changed the course of our lives such as the airplane, the car and the boat. All of these inventions may seem amazing but nothing can compare to the computer and smartphone but which one is better? They both keep you connected and lighting fast but which one will seem to last the test of time? You decide and explain why the one you choose tops the other.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Crank
Crank is a novel that I read by Ellen Hopkins, who is one of my favorite authors. Her work is insightful, real and Crank does not fall short of that. The book is dedicated to her daughter who the book is primary based on and speaks of a young woman taking a joyride with the monster. Every story seems to have a "monster" or obstacle that must be overcome but in this story that monster is crack. The main character in the story becomes addicted to the substance and begins to go on a spiraling downfall. The book also reflects on relationships between families, friends and lovers. I choose to read this book because I enjoy the structural hints that the author has setup with in the book and it makes it easy to follow. The book is somewhat set up in poetic formats and flows from page to page. I would recommend this book to others who want an interesting read and a better understanding of what they really want out of life. The authors intent on writing this book was to somewhat inform the readers of the dangerous that substance but the book was primarily for entertainment. The author also used numerous descriptive hints to get the reader engaged in the book.
Monday, September 13, 2010
The Volcano
The book that I continued to read and write about was "The Garden" and the chapter that I read was entitled "The Volcano." So far in the book, Eve has lost her trust in God, since he forced her and Adam to have sex. To break away from that bad memory,the serpent and Eve planned a trip outside of the Garden. Now Eve had not even thought of life outside of the Garden so this trip really fantasied her. They spent a couple of days getting out of the Garden and explored an enormous volcano, until it erupted. The experience was good for Eve and opened her eyes up to new things about herself. I really enjoyed this chapter, because it mainly focused on Eve evolving as a character within the book. The chapter ended off with the serpent and Eve heading back to the Garden and bonding with one another.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Eve meets Adam
Monday, August 16, 2010
Eve and the Serpent
Eve has just awaken to find herself in a field of grass. As she explores her body she notices a very large and colorful snake in front of her. The snake is kind and tells her many stories about the world and the name of the different animals. The serpent was sent to be Eve's teacher of the world and Eve takes the knowledge that he gives her and learns to invent. She uses her mind to make things that she needs like a bowl, shelter and things to hold up her hair. The serpent also teaches her how to find food and prepare it. I felt that this was a real good insight on why Eve may have trusted the serpent in the end. From Eve's prospective the serpent isn't bad in her eyes and is seen mre like a father figure. While i was reading i saw him as a caring father over his new born baby. If i were to take notes on what i read i would use though bubbles to organize my thoughts. This way is very easy to organize and i can successfully connect the characters to with things that they do and different events.
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Materials and Free Choice
When I took the “What Kind of Reader Are You?” my results were that drama was my favorite genre while fiction was my second. I think that the results were very accurate and it really reflects in what I read. I steer towards books that have a since of thrill and imagination intertwined between the plot. The last book that I read that really interested me was called The Garden by Elsie V. Aidinoff. The story told the tale of Adam and Eve but from the prospective of Eve. This story really captivated my mind with its use of great imagery and the side of the story that I had never heard before. The book gives good insight on why things may have gone the way that they did and how everyone can make a mistake that will change their entire lives. I would really recommend this book to others and I feel that the book is not only geared at women.
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