Physical Sciences and Mathematics Commons^™

2016-01-A3dsrinp-Csc-Sta-Cmb-522-Bps-542, Raymond Pulver, Neal Buxton, Xiaodong Wang, John Lucci, Jean Yves Hervé, Lenore Martin

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Cholesterol is carried and transported through bloodstream by lipoproteins. There are two types of lipoproteins: low density lipoprotein, or LDL, and high density lipoprotein, or HDL. LDL cholesterol is considered “bad” cholesterol because it can form plaque and hard deposit leading to arteries clog and make them less flexible. Heart attack or stroke will happen if the hard deposit blocks a narrowed artery. HDL cholesterol helps to remove LDL from the artery back to the liver.

Traditionally, particle counts of LDL and HDL plays an important role to understanding and prediction of heart disease risk. But recently research suggested that …

The Determination Of Sulphuric Acid In The Presence Of Iron, Louis George Karl. Clarner Jr.

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

This essay attempts to determine the best way to detect sulfuric acid in the presence of iron by investigating the already existing methods and reviewing other chemists’ procedures.

Combustion Analysis; Estimation Of Carbon & Hydrogen, Clifford Brewster Morrison

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

Documents the methods of composition analysis by Antoine Lavoisier the 18th century and the adoption and refinement of this method by Theodore V. Saussure and others in the 19th century to combustion analysis. Includes plates of measurement equipment used.

Abnormal Vapor Densities, Minnie Elizabeth Rice

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

This essay questions Italian chemist Avogadro’s hypothesis about vapor densities, ultimately coming to the conclusion that Avogadro’s law is open to objection.

Some Contributions Of Pure Math To Science, Herbert B.E. Case

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

An examination of the connection between math and science through discoveries in the subjects of astronomy, mechanics, physics and chemistry.

Iron And Its Value, Archie F. Grunnell

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

Argument for iron being the most important metal by reviewing its history and general uses.

Petroleum, Charles F. Kenyon

Student and Lippitt Prize essays

Explores the strengths and weaknesses of origin theories of petroleum while also discussing the chemistry and process of producing oil in the United States.