Definitions of K Vs Q Chemistry

Definitions of K Vs Q ChemistryThe science of K Vs Q (knight vs. quarter) may sound complex, but if you were to look it up, you could easily deduce it's fundamental information. Most people aren't familiar with it, which is a shame. It's kind of a catchphrase that can describe just about any chemistry term. For instance, Kv of carbon atoms is the number of atoms in a K-form (oxidized carbon) has (more atoms than R-form or S-form).It can also be described as the number of times a 'Stochastic Random Walks' or a 'Sternbach Equation' is 'replaced' by another equation. These two equations describe the occurrence of atoms in a system that is interacting with an atom. For example, a new chemical formula can be synthesized by chemical reactions with atoms of an old chemical formula. That is the basic concept of K Vs Q.So if you see a molecule that looks interesting, take a closer look. Then, think about the question of how the molecules could change their atoms. How does a mixture of two ato ms react to each other? It will be the exact same mixture of two atoms, but they will become 'different' because of an interaction. We call this a process called change.Then, after the reaction, let's add the K to this mixture. This change takes place in the first form of the process. Once the new combination is in place, it will look exactly the same as the first mixture. But the two atoms will now be 'aligned' to each other.When you are reading a term of K Vs Q, it is usually all capitalized. This is because the K has to be the most obvious concept of the process. It is the first term. The second term is the chemical formula that will be created as a result of the change. The third term is the rearrangement of the molecules.The fourth term, an 'equation', is the real term. This is the 'stochastic' part of the equation. For the main or the S form of the equation, the most likely combination is never found. For the R form of the equation, the most likely combination is found.K Vs Q will help you understand a little bit about the chemistry of things. There are some other terms of interest, but the two terms above are really what you are looking for. If you don't know anything about these things, just run around the web and see what other people think you should know. You could even try a little demo on the internet so you can get the hang of it.

Professores da LOI English Takeyce Mais

Professores da LOI English Takeyce Mais Um dos motivos que leva a que as pessoas se interessem em aprender outro idioma é a necessidade de aprender algo novo, adquirir um conhecimento que permita ter experiências diferentes. Não importa se estará ligada ao trabalho, aos estudos ou a uma viagem, qualquer experiência pode se tornar o ponto de partida para algo que você nunca tinha pensado fazer. Por isso, não é de estranhar que alguns dos professores da LOI English tenham decidido ensinar por razões inusitadas, como foi o caso de Takeyce Mais.Takeyce nasceu na Jamaica, cresceu no Canadá, viveu seis anos na Espanha e agora mora no Canadá novamente. Na nossa conversa, ela comentou que se tornou professora por acaso, nunca tinha pensado em seguir esse caminho, mas uma coisa levou à outra e ela aproveitou.Aliás, se permitir ir para onde as experiências a levam parece ser a marca registrada de Takeyce. Ela contou que foi em uma visita à Colômbia, onde conheceu alguns turistas espanhóis, que ela decidiu visitar a Espanha, onde acabou por viver durante seis anos e trabalhou como professora de Inglês pela primeira vez. Segundo ela, fazer coisas diferentes, que proporcionem experiências interessantes e permitam que ela use o cérebro, são algumas das suas motivações.Os alunos de Takeyce são em grande parte do Brasil, Itália, França, Russia e Espanha, sendo que a maior parte dos seus alunos brasileiros é de grandes cidades como Brasília, Rio de Janeiro e São Paulo. Pelo fato de ter alunos de muitos países cuja língua deriva do Latim, questionei se ela achava que era porque ela também fala Espanhol e Francês. No entanto, ela acredita não deverá ser por isso, até porque ela raramente fala em outra língua que não o Inglês com os seus alunos. Na sua opinião, não falar em Inglês pode ser prejudicial para o aprendizado, por isso ela só fala em outro idioma se for absolutamente necessário.Um dos aspectos que acho bastante interessante, e que é transversal a todos os professor es com quem falei, é o fato de não gostarem de generalizações. De acordo com Takeyce, cada pessoa aprende de forma diferente. Assim, é necessário dar liberdade para que os seus alunos se sintam à vontade e possam aprender da maneira mais adequada para eles.  A professora comentou também que a confiança é essencial para que o aprendizado aconteça. Segundo ela, a estrutura das aulas pode ajudar a que os alunos se sintam mais confortáveis e relaxados, o que propencia uma maior confiança na hora de falar.Por fim, perguntei se Takeyce tinha algum conselho para dar a quem está aprendendo Inglês. O que ela me respondeu fez lembrar o lema força, foco e fé, mas não é exatamente igual. Takeyce disse que, para quem pretende aprender Inglês, perseverança, dedicação e confiança são tão importantes como praticar, está tudo na nossa cabeça, se acreditarmos que conseguimos, vamos conseguir!

Support HEART with AmazonSmile - Heart Math Tutoring

Support HEART with AmazonSmile - Heart Math Tutoring Support HEART with AmazonSmile Support HEART with AmazonSmile March 9, 2015 Do you shop regularly, or even occasionally, on Amazon.com? The online retailers foundation, AmazonSmile, created a great, easy way to support HEART Tutoring when you make purchases. By linking your Amazon account to HEARTs AmazonSmile account, a portion of the price of your eligible purchases will be donated to help local students. To designate HEART as your AmazonSmile nonprofit of choice, click this link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/26-2354082 or search “Amazon Smile” on your Amazon account and then search for “HEART Tutoring.” Once you connect your account, that’s it. After you make an AmazonSmile purchase, you will be prompted to share the news about your good deed to Facebook, Twitter or through email.

How to Build a Home Gym on a College Students Budget

How to Build a Home Gym on a College Student's Budget Image via pixabay.com The Proper Space The key to any home gym is setting aside the appropriate amount of space. Although apartments and dorms have limited floor space, you can keep the main area of your bedroom open for an exercise or yoga mat (to remind yourself to work out) and store larger weights and equipment on a shelf or in your closet. Storing equipment away will help declutter whichever space you dedicate as your gym. Equipment Your equipment can range from a medicine ball to an elliptical depending on how much space you have to store your equipment and what exercises you are capable and willing to do. While you can get some cardio in by running across campus when you miss the bus, it’s important to exercise for at least 150 minutes each week, which breaks down to about 30 minutes of exercise five days out of the week. Exercising in a gym setting, whether it be at an on-campus gym or your home gym can help stimulate brain cell activity, according to the New York Times. Your weekly exercise plan should consist of moderate aerobic exercise to maintain your weight and reduce stress. However, if you would like to lose weight, gain muscle mass or just exercise more and then you can combine your aerobic activity with strength training. Strength-based exercises can vary from weight training or resistance training, or even a combination of the two. It’s important that you check with your primary care physician before starting any strenuous exercise plan. A routine physical can help determine any medical issues that could limit or deter types of exercises. Even if you don’t suspect yourself of having any limiting medical conditions, it is still wise to schedule a physical every one to three years. While your primary care physician may or may not be able to recommend exercise equipment for your desired plan, here is some common exercise equipment and their uses. Elliptical Machine Elliptical machines are an exceptional way to get some cardio in without actually running, for those of us who hate running or can’t run for medical reasons. Plus, elliptical machines also help to target your arms and core because you are actively moving your arms and abdomen as you pseudo-jog. While traditional ellipticals can cost thousands of dollars and take up precious space in an apartment, The Foldaway Full Body Elliptical is a great portable alternative. This specific elliptical does have arm attachments; however, they move up and down versus back and forth like a standard elliptical. The difference in motion simply means that it exerts your arm muscles in a different way. If you want to save even more money and have no need for arm attachments on your elliptical, you can opt for a Stamina InMotion E-1000 Elliptical Trainer instead. This elliptical could be challenging for those of you who don’t have the gift of balance. However, you can use this device in a seated position and gradually build yourself up to a standing position. Regardless, this can be used sitting in an office chair while you study. Studies show that exercising while you study or shortly afterward can aid your memory in retaining learning material. Exercise Mat Gym mats can come in all shapes and size, but it’s important that you find one that fits your home gym’s area and your fondness. After all, you will spend a lot of time on your exercise mat stretching, kneeling, jumping and everything, so it’s important that you find a mat that is comfortable. Even though extra thick exercise mats are often more expensive, spending the extra cash on a cushiony mat will help protect your joints during a rigorous workout. Personally, my favorite workout mat is the HemingWeigh Extra Thick Foam Exercise Mat, because I focus my workouts primarily on my abdominal muscles. The aforementioned mat, as well as other extra thick foam exercise and yoga mats, help prevent damage to your joints, ligaments, and tendons. Medicine Balls A medicine ball is a rather versatile piece of equipment. You can use them to help build up resistance during lunges, squats, sit-ups, Russian twists, and much more. Medicine balls can be made from soft or hard material and they range in weight, which means there is a perfect one for nearly everyone’s preferences and needs. If you don’t know which size to purchase, you could always just ask your relatives to get you an entire set for your upcoming birthday. How could they say no when you’re trying to improve your health and strength? Miscellaneous Sometimes, you can use objects that aren’t intended for exercise. For example, you can use a stationary chair in your exercise routine to complete a few reps of abdominal lifts, chair squats, or curls. Jump rope is also an entertaining tool for some aerobic exercise, and it’s extremely inexpensive. You might annoy your downstairs neighbor, but I’m sure they’ll understand that you’re jumping rope for your own health. Other than the equipment that is mentioned above, there are hundreds of items that you can include in your home gym. Before you invest in copious exercise equipment, research what routines you are comfortable with and what equipment you are comfortable using on your own or with minimal supervision. Because you will be putting your home gym to good use, it’s crucial that you know how to use your equipment beforehand so that you don’t cause any harm to yourself. A lot of university gyms offer free or discounted training services to either learn how to do a workout routine and/or learn about difference exercise equipment. Otherwise, ask one of your friends majoring in kinesiology or exercise science to help you learn about new routines and equipment.

For Teachers Offering Spring Packages

For Teachers Offering Spring Packages Teachers, if youd like to participate in offering Spring Packages as we mentioned in this post, there are a few things you need to do. 1st: Set up packages on your profile.   You can create a new course linked with packages or transfer your 1-on-1 tutoring to a package offering. 2nd: Make sure the package consists of 10 sessions, 1 hour each.   Just for this Spring Packages, were trying to keep everything consistent.   Your other packages can be whatever combination you want. 3rd: Set the package price at around 20% discount off your per session price.   It doesnt have to be exact, but it should be enough of a discount to make the package more appealing than per session booking. 4th: When thats all set up, send an email to teacherhelp [at] italki.com, requesting to be included in the Spring Packages page.   If we approve your request, youll be added to the list of teachers offering packages. And thats it.   Please join us in giving students more choices of language learning packages. For Teachers Offering Spring Packages Teachers, if youd like to participate in offering Spring Packages as we mentioned in this post, there are a few things you need to do. 1st: Set up packages on your profile.   You can create a new course linked with packages or transfer your 1-on-1 tutoring to a package offering. 2nd: Make sure the package consists of 10 sessions, 1 hour each.   Just for this Spring Packages, were trying to keep everything consistent.   Your other packages can be whatever combination you want. 3rd: Set the package price at around 20% discount off your per session price.   It doesnt have to be exact, but it should be enough of a discount to make the package more appealing than per session booking. 4th: When thats all set up, send an email to teacherhelp [at] italki.com, requesting to be included in the Spring Packages page.   If we approve your request, youll be added to the list of teachers offering packages. And thats it.   Please join us in giving students more choices of language learning packages. For Teachers Offering Spring Packages Teachers, if youd like to participate in offering Spring Packages as we mentioned in this post, there are a few things you need to do. 1st: Set up packages on your profile.   You can create a new course linked with packages or transfer your 1-on-1 tutoring to a package offering. 2nd: Make sure the package consists of 10 sessions, 1 hour each.   Just for this Spring Packages, were trying to keep everything consistent.   Your other packages can be whatever combination you want. 3rd: Set the package price at around 20% discount off your per session price.   It doesnt have to be exact, but it should be enough of a discount to make the package more appealing than per session booking. 4th: When thats all set up, send an email to teacherhelp [at] italki.com, requesting to be included in the Spring Packages page.   If we approve your request, youll be added to the list of teachers offering packages. And thats it.   Please join us in giving students more choices of language learning packages.

6 Out-Of-The-Box Ways to Find a Job

6 Out-Of-The-Box Ways to Find a Job Photo Via: Pixabay.com 1. Networking Your network is going to work big time for you in this department. Networking is the key to everything, and it’s true that the more people you know, the better off you are, really in any industry. Make sure you’re networking on campus, at job fairs, at internships and in any other locations in which networking would be applicable for you. You never know who has a connection to a company that you would love to be a part of, and it’s not until you call in those favors that you’ll find out! So what are you waiting for?! 2. Social Media Perhaps one of the newest and most unique methods to this list, using social media to apply to new positions is a tactic that has actually worked rather well. Whether a friend is simply looking for someone to do some freelance work or to interview for a full-time position at a large company, posting this information on social media is actually rather common and effective. Think about it: if you work in HR at a company, you’ll post job openings everywhere, so why not on social media as well? Then, you’re likely getting an applicant that you already know (at least to some degree) and that makes it much more likely that person would be a personality fit. Again, this isn’t a foolproof means of applying, but it’s definitely one to consider and keep an eye out for. 3. LinkedIn On the same train of thought, LinkedIn is a pretty common platform for networking and keeping your options open. However, LinkedIn also provides applicants a means of finding companies they like and applying to them directly. This essentially means that you can pinpoint exact companies, exact positions and apply to them all on the same website. This makes the entirety of the job application process a breeze, so you should definitely consider this method if you haven’t already. 4. Look to Your Past Sometimes, your past experiences will do a lot for you in the future. So look at your past jobs or internships as more than just that look at them as an opportunity. If you have any internships that you worked during college, reach out to your past managers and see if there are any openings for full-time positions. In addition, if you worked at a company in the past and left on good terms, don’t hesitate to revisit that option. It’s not always a step back and, in most cases, you’re more likely to get the job than not. 5. Cold Calling/Emailing Everyone hates cold calling; it’s a pretty universal truth. However, reaching directly out to a company without any prior contact isn’t a bad idea. At the very least, it gets your name in front of them when there isn’t an opening, so they have you in mind when there is one. Again, some companies aren’t too fond of this, but in other instances, this will work wonders and ensure your name is at the top of the application pool. Don’t knock it ‘till you try it! 6. Word of Mouth Last, but definitely not least, there’s the method of word of mouth. More than social media and networking, word of mouth requires direct contact with a person that knows of an opening. The likelihood here is less than the other methods, but the odds of you landing a position through this route is more likely. Think about it: when a friend hears about a position and tells you about it, they likely have a connection there that they can use to network and get you an interview. Just from this communication alone, you’re looked at more highly as a candidate than someone that applied online. Again, it’s not the most likely method to come your way, but it’s one you definitely want to take advantage of if it does. Again, it’s not always easy to find a new position, especially when everyone is using the same job search engines and going through the same overall application process as you are. Plus, you can only fill out your work history so many times on those application sites before you get bored. However, there are still out of the box ways of applying for jobs that you may not have considered up until now. So rather than following suit with everyone else, think outside of the box and use these six methods to land your next job. I promise, you won’t be sorry you did! Happy hunting!

ACT Aspire What is it - TutorNerds

ACT Aspire What is it - TutorNerds What on Earth is the ACT Aspire? Do you ever feel, as a parent, that your child is exposed to endless testing? Do you feel as though many of these standardized tests have more of a business (I.e. money making component than actual academic assessment? Since the implementation of my professional career I have seen the SAT go from a 1600 top score to a 2400 top score with the addition of an essay and the breakdown of the verbal section to the Critical Reading and Writing sections. I have seen the beginning of the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam we have tutors for that), used in CA and OR. The SAT is soon to change once again and the ACT went from an afterthought to widely popular (READ: ACT Tips From a Private Irvine Tutor). Personally, as a private Orange County test prep tutor, I would like to see more time for actual learning. Kids become tired very easily and I would prefer to see them use their mental energy on academics than filling in bubbles. Most teachers that I talk to would much prefer to teach, than to ‘teach to the test’. After all, we do not fill in bubbles in real life. We do, however, balance our checkbooks, make investments, write emails and read books (all components of math and English). So my first thought when I heard about the ACT Aspire was, why do we have yet another test? To perform a well rounded critique, I have to go through it with a balanced eye and at least give it a chance. Bear with me and we can learn about it together. 1. What is the ACT Aspire? Based on the summary content on the website, it is a test for 3-8 graders and early high school students that examines abilities in reading, writing, math, science, and English. It is 4 hours long and it meets common core standards (CLICK: ACT Aspire). To me, this is not enough information. Don’t all standardized tests examine math and English (with reading and writing encompassed within it)? Doesn’t the ACT already cover science? Don’t all standardized tests meet common core standards? We definitely need to look further. 2. When did ACT Aspire first appear? According to their website, ACT Aspire came into play around 2012. Since it’s so new, why is it better than its predecessors? ‘New’ is generally a neutral statement, it could be good, bad or have no particular meaning at all. Let’s look further still. 3. What is it all about? Upon further investigation, I have discovered that the ACT Aspire replaces the ACT Plan and the ACT Explore starting in the 2014-2015 school year. In addition, the total testing time will vary between 3 hours and 50 minutes and 4 hours and 10 minutes, depending on the student’s grade level. On one hand, less testing means more time for actual learning. On the other hand, is 30 minutes of writing enough to determine if your third grader knows how to write? What if he or she zoned out for just that 30 minutes on that particular day but was paying attention the rest of the year? (READ: 5 Reasons Students Should Blog). 4. What types of questions are there? According to the website, the questions will vary between “multiple question types including constructed response, selected response, and technology-enhanced items”. To genuinely figure out how this test worked, I set out to take one 24-question section for myself. Excited to see how I did, I submitted my final answers. Unfortunately, I was redirected to the login page without a score. Either the ACT Aspire isn’t giving out scores or there are some substantial difficulties. The section that I completed was a multiple choice grammar and punctuation section and was very similar to the grammar correction sections on the ACT. So I suppose the ACT aspire will serve as a type of test prep for the ACT if you want the best test prep in Orange County, look no further than our college educated ACT tutors. The ACT Aspire offers both computer and pencil and paper based testing, which I would consider to be a good thing considering the difficult transition that schools are having with computer-based testing. (What if there are 35 computers but 40 students taking the exam? Not a good thing. What about mobile electronic devices where the keyboard pops up to cover part of the test? Frustrating.) 5. Bottom Line I see this as a version of the PSAT (only in prep for the ACT). I don’t see it as particularly bad or good just yet. I would like to know what I got on that grammar section though. 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. The beginning of a new school year is crucial for establishing a strong academic performance. In other words, if your child wants to reach his or her potential, they can’t fall behind from the start. Hiring an Orange County private tutor is much more than extra academic help, it’s a confidence boost. Have your child be the first to raise their hand in the classroom by hiring a college educated tutor from TutorNerds. Contact us today!

Finding the Best Tutoring Center in Salem, Oregon

Finding the Best Tutoring Center in Salem, OregonIf you have decided to enroll your child in one of the many tutoring centers in Salem, Oregon, you may want to get the proper information. There are a number of questions that you should ask your local tutor so that you can make an informed decision about which one to enroll your child into.The first thing that you need to ask is the cost of the tutoring center. You will want to know how much it will cost for both instruction and textbooks. Make sure that you know about the time period for your child.You also need to find out about the tutoring center's policies. You should know how many hours are required for each session and what you will be expected to pay at the end of the session. Some schools are willing to let you pay by the hour, while others insist on payment at the end of the session.Finding out about the procedures that will be followed will also help you choose the right tutor. You will want to find out what each tutor will expect in terms of time and expenses before making a decision.Another thing that you need to consider is the price that is charged by the local community colleges in Salem. You can usually take a look online to see if you can find the best deals available. You can also ask if you can take advantage of any student discounts that are available at these colleges.Once you have found the tutoring center that you feel comfortable with, it is important to find out how you can make your child comfortable as well. If you have children in your home, you will want to find out if they feel comfortable being in the tutoring center. If not, you may want to find another one.At the end of the day, you will want to make sure that you are using the services of a tutor that will do what you want him or her to do. Remember that the best thing that you can do is to find the right school and get the right tutor for your child. You will find that this process is easier than you may think.

Chemistry Chapter 9 Review Answers - How To Get Help From Online Resources

Chemistry Chapter 9 Review Answers - How To Get Help From Online ResourcesIf you have taken Chemistry Chapter 9 then I congratulate you. I hope that you feel as if you have done a very good job with your class. In fact, there are many things that you can do to improve your Chemistry Class!When I first started my Chemistry class I was at my wits end because of all the questions that were in my head. My professor would always ask me 'What do you want to know about this topic?' I would just reply with a blank stare, knowing that I was failing his class. After my last meeting with my professor I went home and tried to think of anything that I could do that I didn't already know.When I got back to my Chemistry class I thought of several things that I could do to improve my Chemistry Class, but I had nothing to work with! After some brainstorming with my friend's and my professor we decided that we would do some online classes for our Physics and Biology students.Some of our Physics studen ts were struggling with their Biology class, but they were working on it. I also had a friend who had taken Chemistry Chapter 9 and had not done very well. He was only taking the class because he had to take it so that he could pass his physics class. He actually did very well.We decided that if we can do this for Chemistry then we can probably do this for Physics and Biology too. So I asked my professor if he knew of any student who was taking Chemistry and was having a hard time. He said that he did and then came up with a name. She was a Physics student who was having a hard time with her Chemistry class.One of my other classmates was taking Chemistry and was having a problem with the lab project. I thought to myself that I need to get her help! If I can get her help then I can get them to help me out! I started asking around and found out that this student's Chemistry teacher knew the Chemistry Department Administrator who she had been taking Chemistry for.The next day I met wit h the online department and had the online coordinator to go over with me and found out that she was taking Physics and Biology and had no clue how to go about it. So she went to the Chemistry Department Office and they set up an online class with the Biology and Physics Department Coordinator. When the class started my classmate just broke down crying, it was like she could not believe that she was going to be taking Chemistry instead of taking Physics.

How to Get Started With Compound Chemistry

How to Get Started With Compound ChemistryThere are many courses in chemical engineering that cover the field of compounding. If you want to learn more about this type of study, then read on.Compound chemistry is the science of making complex materials from simpler components. It is often used in medicine. The term 'compound' is actually the general term for what would be a natural substance or compounds. In chemistry, compounds are made up of smaller elements that are combined to make bigger compounds. A compound can have several different names depending on its properties.There are many things to know about chemistry. First of all, chemistry is based on the study of matter. Chemistry has much to do with atoms and molecules, and they are what makes everything we see around us, including ourselves. However, there are also things that we cannot see or interact with directly, and so chemists study them to help understand how things work.To become a material chemist, you must take a ser ies of classes in a specific area. These classes usually include biology, chemical kinetics, and quantum mechanics. Some classes may not specifically cover all areas.Students usually take these classes one at a time, and usually four semesters. They usually will get advanced credits for their work while taking these classes. Most students choose their career paths after completing a bachelor's degree. However, some programs can be completed even before this.Some students may need a master's degree to do this type of work. However, it is a good idea to pursue a master's program, especially if you want to go into scientific research or become a teacher.It can take a long time to complete this type of study, and most people who do it find it very fulfilling. It can be difficult to stay focused, however, because so much is going on at once. Still, for people who are into science, it is a great way to get involved.