Sodium fluoroacetate

Sodium fluoroacetate, known more commonly as 1080, is a chemical compound that is used as a pesticide in New Zealand, to control the population of the common brushtail possum. It occurs naturally in several plant species as a defence mechanism against herbivorous organisms, but can also be produced synthetically. When being used to eliminate possums, the poison is typically in the form of a small, green, marshmallow-esque pellet, called a ‘bait’. These baits are then covered in a cinnamon scent,

The use of potassium fluoroacetate, which is chemically identical to sodium fluoroacetate and produced naturally in plants, could be a more environmentally friendly pesticide to use as it is organically produced rather than chemically. There is little information on the reason for why it is not manufactured as it has similar properties to sodium fluoroacetate (1080). The reason for this could be cost. Often organic products have significant

Abstract: The experiment was done to demonstrate the effect of ADH on the volume and concentration of urine in order to demonstrate the control of ADH over blood plasma osmolarity. Since non-invasive methods were preferred the volume and concentration of urine was used in place of drawing blood. The results that we our anticipating are that ADH levels in the group of subjects that ingested the 6 gm. Of NaCl would increase over time in response to the increased osmolarity of the blood from all

In many ways, any living being is the product of water. The figures are relevant for this assumption: the human body contains 60% water. A newborn has at birth 64% water in his organism while the fetus in the third month of pregnancy has in his tissues, 91% water. As a man ages he starts to dry: around the age of 70, the body contains 46% water. The body is composed of 25% solids and 75% liquid material in which the solvent is water. Furthermore, even the brain tissue is composed of 85% water (Wedro

GLENDALE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS PTY LTD v ACCC (1999) ATPR 41-672 Plaintiff: Michael Barnes Defendant/Appellant: Glendale Chemical Products Pty Ltd –Supplier of Caustic Soda which is called “DRANO” Respondent: Australian Competition & Consumer Commission Prepared By: GLENDA B. GAERLAN Presented To: PETER MCGUINNES BUSINESS LAW 1st Semester 2010 Background Facts: Michael Barnes bought a 500g of caustic soda called “DRANO” at a local store

Case Study: Newsflash! Transport Proteins on Strike! 1. What is the meaning behind the PHOSPHOLIPIDS’ chant? Phospholipids make up most of the cell membrane, in a phospholipid bilayer. Phospholipid molecules form two layers, with the hydrophilic (water loving) head facing the extracellular fluid and the cytosol (intracellular) fluid, and the hydrophobic (not water loving) tails facing one another. The cell membrane is constructed in such a way that it is semipermeable, and allows oxygen

the mouth, with rapid and shallow breathing, and a weak pulse. After being admitted into the emergency room, the patient was determined to be hypothermic, hypoxemic, hypotensive, tachycardic, and in respiratory distress. Initially, the patient had a sodium content of 117 mmol/l and a serum osmolality of 245 mOsm/kg. In order to treat the patient, throughout a 11 hour period, a

Carry out an investigation in chemistry involving quantitative analysis Aim: To investigate if changing temperature will effect the concentration of NaOCI- in the bleach inside Janola. Introduction: The active ingredient in most chlorine bleaches is sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl. The oxidizing action of hypochlorite ion, OCl-, kills germs and also decolorizes many stains and dyes. I will determine the concentration of the active ingredient in household bleach; Hypochlorite Ion (OCI-). I will do this using

Question 1 1.1) What Steps Would You Suggest Should Be Taken To Minimize The Loss Of Vitamins From Food? The steps that should be taken to minimize the loss of vitamins from food is as follows - We should do shopping for foods such as vegetables and fruit from the farm markets or supermarkets that get the fruits and vegetables directly from the farmers. The longer the food stays on the shelves the more it losses the nutrient content therefore obtaining such foods as soon as possible after harvesting

a corrosive compound. Corrosive compounds, including HCl, can cause injuries such as burning and eating away skin and eyes. To prevent such injuries, do not come into physical contact with HCl. Wear safety glasses, safety gloves and lab clothing. Sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3) is risky as it is a toxic