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    After adding distilled water, alka-seltzer began bubbling extensively, as the two substances react and form CO2(g) and a buffer. Sodium bicarbonate also bubbled mildly, as it reacts with water to form carbonic acid, which then breaks into CO2(g). Aspirin, Alka-seltzer, and Tylenol showed up acidic from the Universal indicator, whereas sodium bicarbonate and the unknown were blue and basic. This is because sodium is a non-reactive ion, as it is part of NaOH, a strong base, where as bicarbonate attaches

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    Research Paper On Luminol

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    Since forensic science relies highly on precision and accuracy, it requires many expensive machines and equipment to carry out investigations. Another fact is that since science is changing everyday, new improvements and discoveries are made, therefore requiring a change in the machinery to be as accurate as possible. Some forensic are government owned, making it very difficult to get state of the art equipment that is

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    in mathematics, anatomy, biology, and others related to the forensic science field Possess a high school diploma A bachelor’s degree in molecular biology genetics is preferred (other degrees in the forensic sciences are applicable as long as they relate to the field) A master’s in molecular biology genetics will help further one’s career Have taken courses and/or majored in the following: microbiology, immunology, biology, chemistry, genetics, gene development, statistics, criminalistics, biochemistry

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    There are many types of investigations. Forensic investigations have been used all throughout history. There are many different parts many different scientists have contributed to forensic investigations. Missing persons, arson, murder, and kidnapping all require the help of a forensic investigation. One of these contributors reigns to be a man by the name of Alec Jeffreys. His addition to the large amount of information regarding forensic investigations has proved extremely useful to society. Jeffreys

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    become with a chemistry degree, such as a pharmacologist and learn how drugs are properly used for or even a toxicologist who research potential harm caused by chemical to help establish regulations to protect the public. Being a forensic scientist is to be believed as being a hero due to the fact that how much help you can do in cases. This job has a great salary but many it has many different work hours and is a cutthroat job. There are plenty of benefits and standards to becoming a forensic scientist

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    a foot cops. A foot cop is left without immediate access to headquarters. As a result, the development of the two-way radio and the telephone were installed. Another element regarding policing in technology has to do with crime laboratories and forensics which had the most instrumental impact. Technological advances for crime labs included the increase in specializations, such as fingerprint and handwriting

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    Forensic Science Career

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    The career I am most interested in pursuing is Forensic Science because of its interesting requirements, higher education, and inspiring personal association. A Forensic Scientist’s responsibility is to study and analyze evidence in laboratories, and report their findings in court. These persons play a vital role in ensuring that justice is served. Forensic Scientists must study the smallest details, I.E if blood was splattered or sprayed at a crime scene, if a dog’s hair on a victim matches their

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    applying to study Forensic Science because I have always been interested in crime, whether that be in real life or on television. I am very aware that Forensic Science is not like how it is portrayed by television or media; however this has not curbed my enthusiasm and interest in how crimes are solved and how a crime scene is analysed. I am intrigued by the procedures that various forensic specialisms undertake to collect and analyse evidence. I am particularly interested in Forensic Archaeology, working

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    Coroner Research Paper

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    The medical examiner (ME) or coroner is the person in charge of the forensic investigation of a death that has occurred in his or her area of jurisdiction, whether it is a homicide, suicide, accident, or other suspicious death. He or she has a number of tasks to carry out, chief of which is the determination of the cause and manner of the death through performing an autopsy. The medical examiner also takes charge of the analysis of evidence, works with the police investigating the scene of the crime

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    When I first began college, I wanted to be a Cardiothoracic surgeon, as time progressed I switch my focus towards Pathology and aimed to be Forensic Pathologist. A Pathologist is scientist who studies the causes and effects of diseases. The forensic pathology is a sub specialty with in the pathology field. The forensic pathologist is specially trained and responsible for autopsies and post mortem examinations in determining the cause, the manner of death and the identity of the body if it is not

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