The Definition of Base Chemistry

The Definition of Base ChemistryAs you probably know, the definitions of base and ionic chemistry is a part of many chemistry courses. A student in such courses must always remember the word 'base' because it refers to the elements that are all kinds of substances that do not mix with each other.In chemical elements, the word 'base' has a different meaning. It usually refers to the parts of a substance that are natural and inorganic and there are various forms of compounds that have a 'base' part to them. The term 'base' is usually used to refer to different types of alkaline components that are commonly found in nature and includes organic and inorganic chemicals.As you may have guessed, a 'base' is also related to the 'base' in the equation, alkaline and acidic. Another one of its definitions is that the acid is the same with the base. In other words, a 'base' is the component that combines with an acid. The definition of base is also important because it actually refers to the typ e of elements and their properties and can sometimes have two variations.There are four different acid types that are defined as 'base' - hydroxide, sulfate, nitrate and carbonate. The various types of base come in different shapes, like liquid, solid, gaseous and a dry substance.Most acid is made up of a component called an organic acid, which is another name for alcohol. To be more specific, in chemistry, 'alkaline' acid is generally made up of ethanoic, eicosanoic, and propionic acids.There are four types of 'base' found in nature, one being an inorganic base, which can be found in seashells, mud, mud puddles, pebbles, etc. A 'condensed' or liquid form of such acid is a compound called gluconic acid.Another common type of base is a neutral acid that is found in water, urine, saliva, sweat, mucus, and other bodily fluids. A 'neutral' is generally present in soap products, bleaches, stain removers, cleaning supplies, etc.

Learning Styles - Private Tutoring

Learning Styles BobbiM Mar 26, 2014 Now lets talk about different learning styles. Learning styles? Yep. The different ways people learn. For me personally I learn easier by seeing things visually. Read these descriptions of each learning style and decide how you learn best. Visual learners: those who learn best by watching or seeing. Visual learners like to be shown how to do things and often learn best through diagrams or by using imagery. If you are a visual learner,(like me!) if someone asks you how to spell a word, you probably have to write it down yourself first, rather than simply trying to spell the word in your head or out loud. Are you a visual learner? Auditory learners: those who learn best by listening or speaking. Auditory learners can learn easily through listening to lectures or by talking information over with a peer. If you are an auditory learner, you probably rarely miss a class lecture and you may participate in study groups for many of your courses. You may rehearse information by saying it over, either to yourself or out loud. Are you an auditory learner? Kinesthetic learners: those who learn best by touching or movement. Kinesthetic learners generally learn best through writing or even typing things out. If you are a Kinesthetic learner, you may rehearse information by writing it several times. You also may enjoy lab courses where there is a hands-on approach to learning. Are you a Kinesthetic learner? Excerpt from College Success Strategies by Sherrie L. Nist and Jodi Patrick Holschuh.

SAT Math Solving Impossible Math Problems

SAT Math Solving Impossible Math Problems ACT SAT Prep and College Admissions Blog The SAT sometimes approaches math a bit differently than we’re used to in math class. One of these differences in approach is in the way some SAT math problems ask us to solve for relationships between variables, rather than the value of one particular variable. These problems can seem very challenging, or even downright impossible, at first glance, because they often give us multiple variables but only one equation. One thing we learn in math class when studying systems of equations is that in order to solve for 2 variables, we usually need 2 separate equations; to solve for 3 variables, we need 3 separate equations; and so on. Certain SAT math problems will appear to violate that general rule and ask us to do something that’s supposed to be impossible, like solving for 2 variables with only 1 equation. When we look more closely at such problems, though, we realize that the SAT is not really asking for the value of each individual variable involved. Instead, we’re asked to find the value of the sum, product, or some other relationship involving 2 or more variables. Let’s look at an example of such a problem: If 4x + 7y + 1 = y â€" 2, What is the value of 2x + 3y? A. -2 B. -1.5 C. -0.5 D. 2 E. 4.5 Explanation and solution: We’re given only one equation, but it involves 2 unknowns: x and y. We really don’t have enough information to solve for the value of x and/or the value of y, but fortunately, that’s not what the question asks us to do. Instead, we are asked to find the value of a sort of relationship that involves both x and y together: 2x + 3y. To do this, we algebraically manipulate the equation that’s given. Instead of trying to isolate x or isolate y, we try to isolate the quantity “2x + 3y”. To do this, we can first subtract y from both sides of the equation, and then subtract 1 from both sides, so that the equation now looks like: 4x + 6y = -3. To finish isolating “2x + 3y”, we divide both sides of the equation by 2 and obtain: 2x + 3y = -1.5. So the correct answer choice is “B”. Let’s look at another example: If the average of x, y, and z is 12, what is the value of 3(x + y + z)? A. 12 B. 24 C. 36 D. 72 E. 108 Explanation and solution: To obtain the average of x, y, and z, we would need to add the 3 numbers together and then divide the resulting sum by 3. Since we are told that their average equals 12, we can express the information as an equation: (x + y + z)/3 = 12. Multiplying both sides of the equation by 3, we obtain: (x + y + z) = 36. To find the value of 3(x + y + z), we can again multiply both sides of the equation by 3 and find that 3(x + y + z) = 108. The correct answer choice is “E”. Notice that in the problem we just solved, we did not solve for the individual values of x, y, or z; that would have required more information than we were given.

5 Awesome SAT Apps - by TutorNerds

5 Awesome SAT Apps - by TutorNerds A Smartphone Makes a Smart Student With These 5 SAT Apps Right now it’s sunny and 85 degrees outside, the Pacific Ocean is calling to you and the thought of school is far, far away. Believe it or not it’s only about a month until school starts up again in the fall and the SAT is right around the corner (READ: 8 SAT Essay Tips). You have signed up for the October SAT, right? Whether you are taking the SAT in October or December, August is the right time to be working on your SAT test prep study (CLICK: SAT Registration). Now, as a disclaimer, apps, youtube videos, and books are all helpful, but nothing prepares you better than an in-home Orange County SAT tutor. Our private tutors have taken the SAT, gone to college, and tutored many students to success. Its about reaching your potential and growing confidence. Ready to score high? Back to the post, I often see people on their phones, even at the beach, so why not spend some of your technology time studying your way into college? Check out these 5 fantastic SAT apps to help you get started on your summer SAT journey (READ: Summer Spent Well: What Are Colleges Looking For?). 1. IntelliVacab lite for SAT Okay, so have you ever had someone like me show up at your door for SAT tutoring and they ask you, “so how many vocab words have you learned so far?”. And you think to yourself, “Um none”. This is totally normal and actually very common. Although I strongly recommend that the best way to learn new vocab is in-context (Your Irvine SAT tutor will help explain this to you), the reality is that some vocab words found on the SAT are words that you will never, ever use again (unless you become an SAT tutor or go work for the College Board). For those words you just have to sit down and learn them. You could make 3,500 flash cards (no thanks) or you could try this app. IntelliVocab lite for SAT is designed to learn your patterns of weakness and which words trip you up time and time again and then focuses on them. That’s pretty smart huh? As an added bonus it’s FREE. 2. Edupath SAT Prep and College Search This app helps you track your progress as you study. It would make a great companion study tool to your tutoring sessions. Edupath SAT Prep will tell you which areas that you need to focus on and then you can tell your tutor what your weaknesses are and you can work on them together. As an extra feature, this app helps you find colleges that might fit your goals and career needs. So many students are overwhelmed with the hundreds of choices of colleges and universities. Most students don’t know which schools will accept their current SAT scores. Also, knowing where you want to go to college can help you figure out the specific SAT scores that you need.Pretty cool! Also FREE. 3. SAT Up SAT Up can actually help you correct the problems that you answered incorrectly. This app will take you through the process step by step. For many math students, missing even one step can mean the difference between up to 100 points. This is also a great companion study tool. FREE! 4. SATLadder SATLadder allows users to compete and challenge other real life test prep students. This is a great way to see how you stack up to other students taking the SAT this fall. Let’s face it, colleges will be doing the same. 5. Vocab Ahead This app, Vocab Ahead, features videos where the vocabulary word is pronounced for you. Users also get a definition and hear the word used in a sentence. Hearing a word in context makes it easier to remember and it never hurts to hear new words pronounced out loud. The reality is that students who are taking the SAT in October should be well into their summer study program but if you haven’t started yet now is definitely the time. Even 25 minutes a day can really help you get closer to your college goals. I recommend that you use these apps on the days that you don’t see your SAT tutor. If you are planning to start tutoring this fall (for the December SAT) then get started with these apps now to give you that competitive edge when you start regular study sessions in September. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at info@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us post about. Teach.com

Dunecrest American School

Dunecrest American School Dunecrest American School An international school based in Dubai, Dunecrest American School offers a standards-based US curriculum, from Pre-K to grade 12, with the option of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in grades 11 and 12. Set to open in 2018, Dunecrest epitomizes Esol Educations deep expertise in international education, from designing optimal learning spaces and recruiting the best educators to building a robust curriculum and creating a rich array of diverse activities, in order to foster an inclusive community of learners where each student is recognized and celebrated. Dunecrest believes in the power of good teachers and their ability to influence the future. They empower their educators and support them in their journey towards being the best they can be by allowing sufficient time for collaborative planning and ongoing professional development. As part of the wider Esol Education network of schools, Dunecrest teachers also have access to educational and topical experts and several PD opportunities through Esols deep links with leading international education organizations. Centrally located near the Al Barari and Living Legends developments, just off Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311), the Dunecrest campus has been designed in line with the latest educational research, bearing in mind modern pedagogical standards. Dunecrest will seek accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and Council of International Schools (CIS).

Montebello Academy

Montebello Academy Montebello Academy OUR VISION Montebello Academy will offer a culture of learning that prepares our students to go out into the world ready to compete for real choices in career or profession, where they will live and share the message of Jesus Christ. OUR MISSION Montebello learning begins with international standards according to what the best universities in the world determine to bereadiness for secondary education rigor in a chosen discipline. Montebello Academy accomplishes its learning objectives by training its teachers in amethodology designed to produce deep and transferable understanding of the subject matter as opposed to memorization of facts and content. Montebello Academy emphasizes the use of what is being learned as a vehicle to carry out into the world Bible based values as modeled in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. WHY WE ARE UNIQUE We use a hybrid core methodology to achieve international benchmarks borrowed from the most effective educational systems in the world. We reach out to our community and the country to provide education to kids in every socioeconomic strata, who as a result will be able to compete anywhere in the world. As a Microsoft Showcase School, we are recognized leaders in Ecuador and abroad for our successful educational model.

Starting the Job Search Where to Begin

Starting the Job Search Where to Begin Photo Via: Pixabay.com 1. Craft a Resume The first step in any job search is to craft your resume. While you’ve likely been developing this over the course of your college career, this is something you will want to perfect before you begin applying to places. The best method for ensuring your resume is top-notch is to visit a workshop in which someone can look over your resume and give you pointers on whether or not it’s successful. Remember that crafting a resume is an art, and simply putting your experience on paper in a list isn’t going to cut it, so be sure to seek help from someone with experience in that regard. 2. Scour Job Boards The job boards are going to be your best friend when you are looking to apply places. These are active postings that allow you to read through the job descriptions prior to applying and that don’t require you to look into specific companies. These are great for finding positions you wouldn’t have otherwise known about, which will, in turn, help you to expand your search. You don’t want to limit yourself to one specific position or company, so these boards will help you open up other opportunities. 3. Develop a Targeted List In addition to scouring the job boards, you will also want to develop a targeted list of top companies you are interested in. There will not always be an opening at the company that you want to get into, but this is a great way to send over a resume in case any positions open up and get your name out there. Some companies will be receptive to this, others will not, but this targeted list will also help you to keep your mind open and ensure that you’re staying on top of any open positions at the companies that you want to work for. 4. Expand Your Title Search Many individuals pigeonhole themselves into one, specific job title. This is ultimately going to limit your search, as plenty of positions are out there that are essentially the same, but under a different title. When searching job boards, use different search strings to come up with alternative positions. Basically, keep an open mind in terms of what you’re looking for. If you’re joining the workforce immediately after college, you’re looking at entry-level openings anyway. For this reason, keep an open mind and remember that it’s about where you’re going rather than how you get your foot in the door. 5. Create Unique Cover Letters One of the biggest mistakes students make when applying to positions is to create a cover letter that isn’t customized to the position. Essentially, when applying to a new position, your cover letter should speak to your experience as it relates to the job description at hand. Therefore, every cover letter should speak to the job you’re applying for, in a customized manner. Each application will require a different cover letter, so prepare a general idea of what you want to say ahead of time, then customize that content for each position. 6. Practice Interviewing Finally, and most importantly, you need to prepare for what comes after the application: the interview. While it’s impossible to entirely prepare for these, you can always practice interviewing to give yourself a competitive edge. Going into a first interview without practicing is a risk, and it’s better to ask a friend or family member to mock interview you so that you are ready for difficult questions and know how to act under pressure. You can also visit a workshop that specializes in interview prep to help prepare yourself a little more. Again, hunting for a job isn’t an easy task, and it’s a process that can be rather frustrating to begin. When you’re applying for the first time, it can be even more challenging, as you don’t have any previous knowledge to work with. These first six steps are a great starting point to get you pointed in the right direction to ease some of that frustration. Plus, who knows, maybe these six steps could be the difference between you and your dream job! Good luck everyone and happy hunting!