Acknowledgements
This research took place in the School Chemistry at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. The project was funded by Union Pacific. Matthew DeSelm was very helpful in guiding me through the research, data collection, and instrument usage in the project. Saba Wolde was also helpful in guiding us through the instrument usage and advice during this research project. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the project, including Scott Newkirk and Ben Schottler. I would also like to thank Fifteen Mile Ranch for sponsoring me with room and board for the Frontiers of Science Institute.