Research is showing that the numbers of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are being over prescribed during hospital stays and subsequently on discharge. There are studies published that show there are opportunities for substantial cost savings in relation to PPI prescription if there were some clinical guidelines used across the board nationwide. In addition to the costs, there are also risks for devastating side effects of continued use. There is a need to have a more defined reason for the administration
Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonist versus Proton Pump Inhibitors for the Prophylaxis of Stress Related Ulcers in the ICU Request: Which acid suppressant is better for prophylaxis of stress related ulcers in an intensive care setting, proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) or histamine 2 receptor agonists (H2 Blockers)? Response: Background: Stress ulcers were first identified in 1970 by Skillman and Silen and reported as a clinical syndrome of lethal “stress ulceration” in a 7 out of 150 patients in
a result of the natural decay of radioactive isotopes. “Isotopes are variations of a given element, differing in the number of neutrons in the nucleus while maintaining a consistent number of protons (source 24).” A good example of this is two carbon isotopes, carbon-12 and carbon-14. Both have six protons in the nucleus of their atoms, but carbon-14 has eight neutrons in its nucleus whereas carbon-12 has six neutrons in its nucleus. An isotope is considered radioactive when the nucleus begins spontaneously
tiny, they are made up of even more minute particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. These are called subatomic particles. Each element has a definite number of subatomic particles, which make up the center of the atom, called the nucleus. The proton, a subatomic particle that carries a positive charge, is made up of 3 quarks. The proton is one of few particles that are stable alone. Protons positive charge is 1.602 x 10^-27 coulomb. Protons have a mass of 1.67 x 10^-27 kg. Along with neutrons
When matter goes through a physical change its appearance changes not its molecules. Stepping on an aluminum can and crushing it is a physical change, its shape changes but the energy inside the can did not change meaning it couldn’t be a chemical change. Chemical changes happen on a very small scale and can happen over a period of time. Chemical changes are a change that forms a new chemical substance. A chemical changes is the breaking or joining of bonds and atoms. Iron rusting, gasoline
and referring to the atomic number its the number of protons found in the nucleus of an atom. Following the atomic number is the symbol, which is usually the abbreviation of the element's name. For example Carbon is referred to as " C". Then, the element’s name is shown right after the symbol. Lastly, there's the mass number, which is the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. So simply for us to find the number of protons we automatically
hadrons. Quarks have some properties, like electric charge, mass, color charge and spin. There are flavors of quarks which are up quarks, down quarks, charm quarks, top quarks, strange quarks and bottom quarks. These different kinds of quarks make up protons, neutrons and baryons. And quarks also comprise mesons. Among those different kinds of quarks, up quarks and down quarks are the most common ones. Most importantly, none of those quarks can exist as a single particle, because their masses are very
How does an X-ray work? X-rays are electromagnetic waves that are like light. They can penetrate materials with masses to different levels. When the x-rays hit the film, it creates an image which shows it like a light would. Since bone, fat, muscle, tumors and other structures all absorb x-rays at different levels, the image on the film lets you see different distinct structures inside the body. This is because of the various levels of exposure on the film. What is radioactivity? What is radiation
Every element is valuable and unique due to the endless arrangements of sub-atomic particles, which fascinates me. This allows for a diversity of elemental properties, sparking innovation for chemists to develop new products from different tasting chocolates to materials used for rockets- shaping society and the environment of the modern world. The sheer range of applications where chemistry is involved inspires me to contribute, while learning, unlocking why everything behaves the way it does. With
Inside the atom nucleus contains a mixture of positively charged protons, and electrically neutral neutrons. All atomic electrons bind to the nucleus through electromagnetic force. A ground of electrons bound together will form individual molecules. An atom with an equal number of protons and electrons will hold neutral. An ion has positive or negative charge, either through a lack of electrons or an electron excess. The number of protons determines the formation of chemical elements, while as the number
Molar mass is a fundamental and must-know term in chemistry. Anyone who studies chemistry begins the journey with this term. The molar mass of a substance is defined as “the mass of one mole of any substance where the carbon-12 isotope is assigned a value of exactly 12gmol-1. Its symbol is M. Molar mass is important because of its usefulness in various calculations. To chemistry students, it is a tool to solve many problems and exercises, as molar mass can be used to calculate the mass or the amount
Anomaly #1 By following the atomic radius trend on the periodic table, one would assume that hydrogen would have a greater atomic radius than helium. This notion would coincide with the ionization energy trend as well, since helium should have a higher attraction to its own electrons, according to ionization energy principles. Helium’s higher ionization energy would suggest a smaller size than hydrogen’s due to hydrogen having a lower ionization energy level. But, as shown on the “Atomic Radius
all elements are made up of even smaller components called subatomic particles. Proton: Is a subatomic particle with a single unit of positive electrical charge. Electron: is a subatomic particle with a unit of negative charge. Neutron: is electrically neutral. Nucleus: is the center of an atom. It is made up of tightly packed protons and neutrons. • Electrons, which have much less mass than neutrons and protons continually, move about the outside of the nucleus at great speed.
What school did Ernest Rutherford go to? How far did he go in his education? Why? Ernest received his early education in Government schools. At the age of 16 he showed great talent so entered Nelson Collegiate School. In 1889 he was awarded a University scholarship to the University of New Zealand, Wellington. 1894, he was awarded an 1851 Exhibition Science Scholarship, enabling him to go to Trinity College, Cambridge. It is believed that Ernest received more scholarships that any other chemist
objects that can be magnetized (ferromagnetic materials), that is different from the atoms of other material? For example, why is it that copper keys or aluminum soda cans cannot be magnetized? Atom The study of atoms, electrons, neutrons, and protons is so complex that throughout history scientists have developed several models of the atom. From the early Greek concept of the atom, about 2400 years ago, to today's modern atomic model, scientists have built on and modified existing models, as new
Atoms have three subatomic particles, protons, neutrons and electrons. The atom, the smallest unit of matter which means it’s the smallest thing that takes space and has mass is so small it would take a million of atoms to cross this dot. Knowing they’re incredibly tiny, the electrons having a single negative charge; they move around the nucleus where the protons with a single positive charge and the neutron who does not have a charge are packed. Electrons are only ones that are involved with the
Atoms are one of the most basic units of matter. They are made of positively charged protons, neutrally charged neutrons, and negatively charged electrons. The nucleus is made up of the protons and neutrons, while the electrons orbit the nucleus. The number of protons determines what element the atom is. Atoms work to achieve an outer shell of eight electrons. To do this, an atom may give away, take, or share electrons. This leads to different kinds of bonding, where two or more atoms become linked
atom. Atoms are considered to be the simplest of matter; impossible to dice into smaller pieces. There are, however, subatomic particles that are the building blocks of the uncountable atoms that make up the earth: protons, neutrons, and electrons. The positively charge particles (protons) and neutrally charged particles (neutrons) make up the nucleus, the electrons surround the nucleus in a cloud. The configuration and number of electrons are crucial in making up and distinguishing elements. This
nucleation. When nucleation in the liquid phase is catalyzed by foreign surfaces other than the material to be crystallized (such as by dust particles or wall surfaces), it is described as primary heterogeneous nucleation. In solutions in which crystals already exist, secondary nucleation is thought to be by far the most significant source of nuclei. The supersaturation at which secondary nucleation rises is much lower than that which gives rise to primary nucleation.( Garside and Davey ,1980; Garside
into the secrets of science to find that ultimate point at which it converges with philosophy. The question is: do we want to? The picture on the cover of our edition of Frankenstein is Joseph Wright of Derby's An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump -- an appropriate scene, not only for how it recalls Shelley's mental state, but also for how well it illustrates precisely that doubt about the Enlightenment the novel was written to express. All around a table, at which a scientific experiment that