What Is a Salt in Chemistry?

What Is a Salt in Chemistry?If you have ever studied chemistry and are curious about what is salt in chemistry, then you have probably heard of the word. It is a generic term for a substance that is very small or crystalline, and cannot be dissolved by water or any other liquid.Salt can be inorganic, chemical, organic, or biological. It can also be in a solid form. The most common organic salt is sodium chloride.When potassium nitrate is exposed to water or some other liquid, it forms a solution that is insoluble. This means that it cannot be dissolved by water. Potassium nitrate is used as a fertilizer and is also found in blueprints for natural gas tanks, which can also be listed as insoluble.Sodium chloride is very similar to potassium nitrate. But since it is less dense than potassium nitrate, it can dissolve in water and is used as a fertilizer. It is also found in small amounts in petrochemicals, but this is due to the fact that potassium nitrate is cheap and easy to obtain.Fin ally, you can find salt in chemistry if it is made up of calcium, magnesium, or sodium. Calcium is found in bones, while magnesium and sodium are usually found in rocks and minerals. However, calcium salts are too dense to be dissolved by water. If you try to mix these salts, it will not dissolve and turn into a solution.In some situations, a chemical soup is only dissolved by adding hydrogen peroxide to the mixture. This will make it soluble. The different salts can be found in different solutions. This is why you must be careful when mixing the solids and liquids to avoid errors that could lead to serious problems.As you can see, there are several types of solids and liquids in chemistry. There are many types of solids, but there are only a few types of liquids. That is why it is important to be precise when mixing the liquids and solids.Science has only been around for a relatively short period of time, and there is a lot to learn. By getting a good grounding in the different typ es of solids and liquids in chemistry, you will be a better scientist in the long run.

Tips From a Private Irvine Tutor Is My Child Social

Tips From a Private Irvine Tutor Is My Child Social Tips From a Private Irvine Tutor: Is My Child Social? Many parents will ask if their child is social enough and if theyre getting enough social time to be on track for childhood benchmarks. Past generations often had time for free play, trips to the playground after school, and longer socializing periods at lunch and recess while in elementary school. However, todays students often find that lunch and recess are shorter than in the past and after school hours are spent preparing for exams, and other academic assignments. This has left many parents to wonder if their child is getting enough social time interacting with a private Irvine tutor is a great way for students to practice their social skills. 1. Does your child seek out social interaction If a child is seeking out social interaction of some kind, they are probably on task. Children who go to school during the day and then come home and start homework straight away often vocalize that they want to play with the kid next door or spend time at the park. Although this may be difficult, it’s a sign that the child would like to be socializing when they are allowed. However, if a child is not interested in seeking out social interaction, either with friends, siblings, or adults more social interaction is probably needed (READ: Five Tips to Encourage Reluctant Readers to Pick Up a Book). 2. Does your child enjoy social activities? Most children relish the time they are allowed to run around with friends or gossip about what happened at school or over the weekend, however, some children prefer to be on their own.  If a child enjoys positive social activities with other children their age, they are very likely on track. On the other hand, is a child shies away from playing with other kids or struggles to interact, they may need more examples of positive social interaction in order to find it enjoyable. 3. Does your child play with other kids at school? School is probably the only situation in which a multitude of children of the same age are put together in the same room. Some kids prefer a playmate who is one year up or down but most children in elementary school prefer a playmate their own age. The school environment provides an excellent opportunity for children to make friends with classmates (often to the point where they get in trouble for socializing too much). If your child has several friends at school, whom they either interact with only at school or whom they play with after school, theyre likely on task. However, if a child goes to a very small school (where children of differing age groups are put in a combo class) or if a child is home-schooled (and not around many other children), they may lose out on valuable social interaction (READ: 14 Ways to Get Your Kid to Play Outside). In Short Children who are in an isolated environment for one reason or another will likely benefit from more time spent at the playground, in a library or community social group, or a good old fashioned playground. These days, school time is heavily focused on academics, even from a very early age, thus positive and successful social interaction is often overlooked. It’s important for a younger student to be able to develop valuable people-skills to use now and later in life (READ: Tutoring and Test Scores: Assessing Improvement). Students who view socialization with different types of playmates as a positive experience will often be able to make friends with just about anybody in their adult workplace, making them a more successful team player and employee. Additionally, young students who learn to share time and space, take responsibility for themselves, and offer responsibility to other people are likely to have interactions with their peers more easily over time. Because schools are becoming more regimented in the 21st century, students may need to have a supplemental social education. Positive social interactions with other children and adults will provide younger students with valuable skills for their present and future. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@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.

italki Climbs a Mountain

italki Climbs a Mountain Over the weekend italki got to get away from Shanghai. We wanted to get away, see more of China, and get to know each other a little better. In the last year italki has doubled in the number of staff.  The company filled up a bus and embarked on a two-day journey to the ??? (Ox-head mountain) national park, in the heart of Zhejiang.   The area is a magical place. High, wild peaks are covered in a lush green that is rare to see in the sprawling city of Shanghai. The fog, seemingly present all day, but most poetic close to dawn, rolls down the steep inclines. Apparently shredded by the tops of the mountains, the fog dissipates into eddies and currents. It is a cloud that, much to its confusion, has suddenly discovering something entirely unfamiliar to it the ground. The entire italki collective sleepwalked onto  the  bus at 6:45 am, and embarked on our journey. After a #jampacked #weekend in #zhejiang #cowshead #mountain the #italki #team took a #6hour #busride back to #shanghai #totallyworthit #somethingsmellsinhere #whenisthenextreststop #wakemeupwhenwegetthere #cominghome #happycampers #companytrip #openthewindows #??? #backtowork A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Aug 23, 2015 at 5:37am PDT As the Chinese countryside rolled by in our windows, still half asleep, we could see the pace of life change, bustle of the city and it’s 21+ million disappeared in our rear window. A few hours passed and the terrain changed, dramatically. The bus grunted and moaned  its way  up, fighting against  the thin air against a steep grade. Out of the windows we could see the bottoms of the mountains. Seemingly close but sinking deeper and deeper into the earth. The mountain roads took us up and along. The bus huffed away, skirting around the edge of the precipice, giving us long, thoughtful look down. As far as “corporate togetherness” events go, our trip  was far from the usual fare. It was remote, physically challenging, and actually fun.   Our first stop was the “rafting” (not counting a very traditional Chinese lunch in a speck-on-the-map sort of town). If you have images of going down rapids, 6 8 people to a boat, anchoring yourself with your foot while you paddle this was not it. We separated into groups of two, picked a boat, picked a wooden paddle which resembled a two-by-four, and got into the water. The course of the river itself seemed to resemble a log flume ride more than river-rafting. Each set of rapids was built up and secured with concrete, creating a … nozzle of a sort. Each of these choke-points was manned by several guys wearing conical straw hats, and operating a long stick of bamboo with a metal hook on the end. They would corral the hapless rafters towards the drops, regulating the timing to prevent collisions. Once your turn came up, the raft would be sent through the concrete nozzle and ride the vigorous foaming water through to the level a foot or three below, and further downstream.   italki went wild. Splashing each other and finding the best ways to obstruct the progress of their peers through the rapids. Xiao Hui and Jim on a #whitewater #raft in the middle of #zhejiang #companytrip #soaked #italki #activity #teambuilding #waterfall #raftingtrip #6hourbusride A photo posted by Italki (@italki) on Aug 21, 2015 at 7:46am PDT We played in the water and sun, before finally settling into the hot baths with herbs stuffed in industrial-sized tea-bags made of fabric. There we socialized further. Moving between flavors of baths, one could hear the bantering in a dozen languages. The Official Proceedings: The next morning we had a typical company meeting. Each department presented their work for the month and quarter. We talked about the work we expect to do in the future. Each one of these meetings we get a little bit better, a little closer to new features, capabilities. Its a giddy feeling to see progress. In a building on top of a mountain, here, in the depths of China, the atmosphere was also perfect for the next activity. We have almost doubled in size in terms of staff within one year. A quickly-growing company often risks its warm, personable atmosphere with rapid expansion. It’s also easy to lose a sense of history, of the team’s historical mission in these circumstances. That’s why, at this celebration of our work and beautiful nature around us, we learned about the history of the Company. We heard stories from those who have started italki: the  struggles, the numerous offices, the small, incremental triumphs that brought us here. We connected to our historical mission again, and took that momentum further trying to envision our futures. As always, the future is uncertain, but we see the impact of our work. In all the stories of success we hear from our students, in knowing the amount of struggle that went into creating the meaning behind the little pink speech bubble, we are reminded of what we stand for, and why we work. Climbing the Mountain This trip was fundamentally not about the usual go team exercise one expects from any sort of corporate togetherness event. Any go team moments came from a genuine enjoyment of the company and the sense of shared mission. More than that, though, it is the insights that we gained about one another that really created a sense of  belonging.    We finished up the meeting to get to the most challenging part of our trip: Climbing the mountain. As an aside I must tell you that Chinese national parks are designed in an odd way. The slopes of natural mountains and lush greenery are crossed by  well-paved concrete sidewalks. These often take the shape of an endless staircase. They are kept at altitude, resting on a series of blocks embedded directly into the the face of the mountain. Park visitors climb. There are no dirt trails marked off by logs. The contact with nature is not direct, and feels a bit like a set piece from Bradburys A Sound of Thunder. Indeed, at times it feels like one can be looking hundreds years into the past, watching a side of the hill or a rivulet in the rock formation.  Swaying to their own thoughts, the branches speak with the wind. We set off to climb.  Thousands of steps snaked endlessly through lush greenery. Breathtaking drops and sights interspersed with desperate sprints, up.  The climb was brutal. After 2 hours, Iker is now #struggling #companyretreat #hike #theytoldmeitwasonlyanhour #nopainnogain #youcandoit

Practical Language Magic The 10 Most Useful Languages for Any Learner

Practical Language Magic The 10 Most Useful Languages for Any Learner Practical Language Magic: The 10 Most Useful Languages for Any Learner Learning a language can cast a spell on you.The grammar is bewitching!The vocabulary is beguiling!But with all the excitement of learning a language, you mayve overlooked the most practical magic of all: usefulness.While its fun and exciting to learn any language, not all languages are equally useful for every learner. After all, learning a dead language may be intriguing, but unless youre a particular type of scholar you probably wont find yourself whipping it out in casual conversation.So if youre deciding which second (or third, or fourth) language to learn  and you value practicality, look into the crystal ball to see your future with these 10 useful languages! What Makes a Language Useful?The usefulness of a language depends on several factors, including personal goals and preferences. Here are some key things to take into account when deciding which language is most useful for you.Number of SpeakersThe most common languages  are often among the most useful languages for the s imple reason that theyre widely spoken. Learning a language that a lot of people speak opens up more possibilities to use and/or need the language.However, even some languages that arent as widely spoken by native speakers may still be incredibly useful because theyre frequently used in international contexts. For instance, the  official U.N. languages  are often used in political, business and nonprofit contexts.Additionally, its important to consider what second languages people across the world are learning. For example, French is a widely spoken second language, increasing its number of total speakers massively beyond the number of native speakers.Geographic RegionAnother important factor to consider is where a language is spoken.European languages  are frequently popular due to travel and business interests. However, each geographic region has a different appeal for a wide variety of reasons.That being said, its important to consider your own interests and goals when assessing the geographic region where a language is spoken. For example, even if a language is widely spoken in a certain region but you have no intention of traveling there, this language will be less useful for you than a language from a region you hope to visit often. If you practically live on the beach and hate cold whether, Spanish will probably be a lot more useful for you than Norwegian.VersatilitySometimes, you dont really know what youll want to use a language for. In that case, youll want to pay particular attention to a languages versatility.Widely spoken languages and  languages spoken in the U.S.  are usually the most versatile, because you could use them at home or abroad. Languages like Mandarin Chinese or French are versatile because theyre used in a wide range of professional fields, from business to politics to art. Choosing a versatile language can ensure you get something out of all your studying.CareerLanguage skills are highly desirable in virtually any career field. Ho wever, which language is most useful is based largely on your individual career field.For instance, if you work in the U.S. in nearly any field (medicine, law, customer service, education, etc.) Spanish will probably come in handy.However, if you work in international business, you might also benefit from Mandarin, Japanese, German, etc.Each career field is unique, so the best way to determine what language will be most useful for your career is to look at job listings. Find postings of jobs that look ideal to you. What language skills do these jobs require? Developing these skills will help ensure youre qualified for the positions you want.UsabilityHow exactly is usability different from usefulness? Usability refers to how often youll actually be speaking the language. Mandarin Chinese might be widely spoken in your field, but if you personally only use it twice a year at industry conferences, it has less usability for you.If you have travel plans, you might choose a language youll use abroad. If you have family members who speak another language, this would also increase its usability for you.Usability also involves some of the factors weve discussed above, like number of speakers, geographic location and versatility,  since they can influence how and/or when you might need a language.Regardless, languages you use more often are inherently more useful. Plus, the more you use a language, the better youll get at it!Practical Language Magic: The 10 Most Useful Languages for Any LearnerAs you may already know, the fastest way to get started in any language is immersive learning (in other words, surrounding yourself with the written and spoken language). Of course, if you don’t currently live in an area where your target language is spoken, that’s a lot harder to achieve. FluentU is a great way to mimic the immersion experience no matter where you areâ€"it offers authentic videos like movie trailers, music videos, inspiring talks and more.Each video comes wit h interactive captions, flashcards and exercises, so you’re actively building your vocabulary while you absorb the native sounds of the language. FluentU also keeps track of your learning and suggests more videos that’ll suit your level and goals. Better yet, you can take this personalized and immersive language practice anywhere with the mobile app for iOS or Android devices.FluentU has programs for many of the useful languages that well cover below, including Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, French and more. Check out all the options and start watching as soon as today with a free trial.In the list below, information about which languages are most widely spoken comes from Ethnologues list of languages by size, while speaker counts come from the dedicated Ethnologue page for each language. Unless otherwise noted, information on the sizes of different economies comes from the CIA World Factbook, while information on the U.S.s top trading partners comes from the U.S. Census Bureau.ArabicIf you want to learn a language thats spoken by hundreds of millions of people and can help set you apart from other job applicants, look no further than Arabic!Arabic is spoken by over 290 million people, making it the fourth most widely spoken  first language in the world. Its the official language in over 20 countries, so there are plenty of places where your Arabic skills will come in handy. Arabic is also an official language of the U.N.Additionally, Arabic skills are in hot demand. Arabic has been identified as a critical language for national security. This means learners can apply for the Critical Language Scholarship Program. But beyond government jobs, Arabic speakers can also find work in international NGOs, journalism and more.Since Arabic is widely spoken in many of the worlds wealthiest nations, Arabic speakers might also find work in science, engineering, architecture, business and more.Mutual intelligibility, the degree to which speakers of one l anguage/dialect can understand speakers of another language/dialect, varies among the dialects of Arabic. While Arabic includes several dialects that arent mutually intelligible, studying Arabic can open doors to learning whatever dialects you hope to specialize in.Mandarin ChineseWant to be able to communicate with a billion more people? Learning Chinese can increase your ability to communicate with a massive chunk of the worlds population.Thats because Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world. While other dialects that arent always mutually intelligible are often grouped together as Chinese, Mandarin Chinese alone has over a billion speakers around the world. For the record, the World Population Clock estimates that there are about 7.6 billion people in the world, meaning more than 13 percent of the worlds population speaks Mandarin Chinese.If thats not enough to convince you of its usefulness, Chinese is also one of the six official languages of the U.N.An d since China has a huge population, it also has huge buying power. China has one of the largest economies in the world. For anyone who learns Chinese, the booming Chinese economy can be a boon in their career.In fact, American Express lists Mandarin Chinese as one of the most essential languages for business.  China is the top trading partner of the U.S.  International business positions are likely to demand Chinese skills more and more, opening up job opportunities.But business isnt the only career option for Chinese speakers! Theres also a good deal of demand for native English speakers to teach in China.  Speaking Chinese can help set applicants apart from the crowd when trying to snag a position.FrenchThis former titan of international communication mayve been knocked down a peg by English, but French still has a strong grip on the world.There are about 280 million-plus French speakers in the world. Of these, only about 76 million are native speakers, making it the 14th most co mmon first language. The other 200 million speak French as a second language.Plus, French isnt only an official language of the U.N., its also the official language of 29 countries on five continents. But dont think French is spoken in only 29 countries! The  Organsation internationale de la Francophonie, an international organization  comprised of countries in which French is widely spoken, has 84 member statesâ€"thats a lot of potential opportunities to use your French skills!Perhaps because its so widespread, French is also widely used in international nonprofits and diplomacy, so its particularly useful for those wanting a career in the nonprofit or diplomatic realms and/or development. French is useful in the business world as well, since CNN reports France has the fifth largest economy.French is also particularly useful in an academic context. In particular, since French has long been a major world player, learning French may be beneficial to aspiring historians.And since a lo t of English-language words have French roots, French is actually useful for anyone looking to study the English language in more depth.GermanWhen it comes to usefulness, German is most certainly not the  wurst.Its estimated that 130 million people in the world speak German. Plus, its the 13th most common first language in the world.Not only is German the most widely spoken native language in the European Union, but Germany is also strong economically. It  has the fourth largest economy, according to the previously noted CNN report.  The U.S. Census Bureau reports that Germany is the fifth top trading partner of the U.S.This creates business opportunities for those who speak German. Plus, Germany has a strong track record in academia and innovation, so anyone interested in pursuing a forward-thinking field could benefit from learning German.HindustaniSometimes called Hindi-Urdu, Hindustani is a name that groups together the mutually intelligible languages of Hindi and Urdu. These la nguages are grouped together due to history, grammar and vocabulary, though they can also be classified separately due to their different scripts and cultural associations. Hindustani is spoken in Northern India and Pakistan.There are an estimated 260 million native speakers of Hindi. Additionally, another 69 million people speak Urdu natively.If Hindustani isnt on your radar yet, it should beâ€"especially if youre learning a new language for professional regions. India is projected to have the worlds fastest growing large-scale economy, so learning Hindustani can put you ahead of the curve in your industry.ItalianWhile it may not be as widely spoken as other languages on this list, Italian can still be useful.There are an estimated 65 million Italian speakers in the world, making it the 21st most common first language.While that might not seem like much compared to other languages in this list, learning Italian still has its place. After all, Italy has long been associated with art and culture. Ancient Rome greatly shaped Western culture and Italy was the epicenter of the Renaissance. While the Latin language of early Romans may be dead, the Italian language was based on Latin, and the Italian language was used in many Renaissance texts.If you work in the humanities, speaking Italian will give you some serious cred by allowing you to conduct research with authentic texts.Plus, speaking Italian would allow you to enjoy a plethora of contemporary research on these eras and learn more about significant sites and history.  In fact, Italy has  over 50 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Because of Italys strong association with culture, Italian is particularly useful for anyone interested in art, fashion, food, history and/or music.JapaneseLearning Japanese is useful for so much more than just watching your favorite anime (but thats cool, too)!Its estimated that 128 million people speak Japanese, making it the ninth most common first language.Japan is also a business hub . CNN reports  that Japan has the third largest economy. Plus, Japan is the fourth top trading partner of the U.S. That means that anyone considering a career in international business might benefit from brushing up on their Japanese.Whats more, Japan is known for innovation, so Japanese might be beneficial to technology aficionados, whether you want to work in the field or just stay abreast of the latest inventions. Tech giants like Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Nintendo, Toshiba and so many more started in Japan. Some of the most innovative products and ideas, like mind-reading AI, are still coming out of Japan, so speaking Japanese will allow you to read all about these products before they ever hit American markets.PortugueseThere are nearly 230 million people who speak Portuguese, making it the seventh most common first language.  Plus, the Portuguese language is gaining speakers.Portuguese is also spoken in geographically diverse regions. It has official status in nine countries in Europe, South America, Africa and Asia.Plus, Portuguese has plenty of professional uses. Portuguese is included on  the American Express list  of the most essential languages for business, which makes sense since Brazil has the ninth largest economy.Additionally, Brazil is home to the Amazon rainforest, so biologists and other scientists may benefit from speaking Portuguese in order to study the region.RussianIf you play your cards right, learning Russian can split open to reveal its usefulnessâ€"like a matryoshka doll of opportunities.There are an estimated 268 million Russian speakers in the world. This includes over 153 million native speakers and over 113 million people who speak it as a second language, making it the eighth most common  first language in the world.  Russian is also one of the six official languages of the U.N.Because of Soviet influence in the region, Russian is common throughout Eastern Europe, the Baltic states, the Caucasus and Central Asia. This makes Russi an a particularly useful language for anyone interested in a huge span of Europe and Asia. While not everyone will speak Russian, many people will understand it to some extent. Since there are dozens of native languages in the region and youre unlikely to be able to learn all of them, knowing Russian can provide you with a valuable tool to communicate across cultures.Russian is useful to professionals across multiple fields. American Express  includes Russian on the list of essential languages for business. Plus, Russias economy is expected to grow. Due to Russias size and power, Russian is also important in international politics.Since Russian literature is often considered among the finest, Russian is also a useful language for avid readers and literary scholars.SpanishIf you live in the U.S. and want to learn a language youll use regularly, Spanish is a leading contender.There are more than 500 million Spanish speakers in the world, making it the second most widely spoken  first language in the world. Spanish has official status in 20 countries in North America, South America, Europe and Africa. Spanish is also an official language of the U.N.Plus, if youre looking to learn an essential language for business,  American Express  puts Spanish on its list. Spanish speaking countries also do a lot of business with the U.S. Mexico is its third top trading partner.But beyond that, Spanish is a particularly useful language for Americans to learn because its widely spoken in the U.S. There are an estimated 52.6 million Spanish speakers in the U.S., meaning the U.S. Spanish-speaking population is larger than those of Spain and Colombia. So even if you dont intend to travel or work in an international setting, Spanish may very well be useful in your day-to-day life.Whether youre using Spanish in the business world, the medical field or youre just chatting with someone in line at the grocery store, in many parts of the U.S., you wont lack for opportunities to use your Spanish skills.So if you want to learn a type of magic more practical than herbology and potions combined, look no further than these 10 useful languages! And One More ThingFluentU has a ton of useful languages on tap, and is always working on adding more. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that real people speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs qu iz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.

Solving Solvable Solving Problems Through Organic Chemistry Stereochemistry Practice

Solving Solvable Solving Problems Through Organic Chemistry Stereochemistry PracticeWhen you first become acquainted with the subject of organic chemistry, you may wonder what the purpose of getting involved in stereochemistry practice problems is. Well, if you are at that stage, you will have to get the right attitude and mindset about stereochemistry and this can be done through working out some solvable stereochemistry practice problems.There are a few rules for practicing chemistry. For example, you should never try to solve these problems before you have understood the basics of the subject. In other words, if you try to do this on your own you will never understand how stereochemistry is actually conducted and at best you will end up trying to outsmart your instructor.You should always try to learn the basic concept first before trying to tackle some hard-core problems. This will help you grasp the exact process of working with the molecules in a scientific manner. If you fail to do this, you will end up with wrong conclusions and may end up being wrong with the results. To put it another way, by taking some organic chemistry stereochemistry practice problems, you will be able to prepare yourself for the actual test.When you are practicing the stereochemistry problems, you should try to get a better understanding of the lab procedure. For this, you must ensure that you are well prepared in terms of chemical equipments. Before you try to solve these problems, you should also look up all the available resources to help you understand the process. But before you get the necessary information, it is important that you remember that you should be proficient in the procedures before taking on any stereochemistry practice problems.Once you are confident that you are equipped and ready, you may proceed to attempt to solve the solvable problems. As a guideline, you should try to solve the problem on the right side and you should also keep in mind that your task is not to understand the entire theory behind the structure of the molecule but instead to solve the stereochemistry practice problems. You should be familiar with the theory on the molecular structure and that is the least complicated part of the process. So, you can try to solve the problems on a given side and focus on solving it on the correct side.You should also make a note of the results as you proceed through the procedure and start putting your solutions on the relevant problems. As far as the solvable problems are concerned, it is also important that you take them one at a time. This will help you focus on the solution and eventually you will understand the process better and will get the right solution that you want.Of course, before you embark on this new line of studies, you must first have some basic understanding of chemistry and the basics of the field. Studying this field can be a challenging process but once you have a handle on the concepts, you will be able to work your way to success. So, ensure that you get all the help that you need so that you can tackle the challenges of the field of organic chemistry.

Government Funded Tutoring - Where Can You Find It?

Government Funded Tutoring - Where Can You Find It?Are you looking for a good place to find government funded tutoring that is affordable? The answer is, yes. There are numerous government funding sources to choose from, and it can be difficult to locate the right one for your needs.In a public school, you will need to choose a high school that has a private school affiliated with it. If your child will be attending a private or public school, there are many benefits that may be available to you. In a public school, the teacher will teach one class every day, while the teacher who attends the private school has a more flexible schedule, and their lesson will likely be tailored specifically to your child's needs. The local public school will also offer some community service, which is a great opportunity for students to get real world experience.If your child will be attending a private school, they are likely to have a number of private tutors, and the school will have a larger pool of tutors. This is a good advantage if you have a lot of issues to work on, or if you have special needs. A private school will often have physical education, literature, science, foreign language, social studies, and even music programs, to name a few.There are also funding opportunities through different funds, such as AmeriCorps and the National Institutes of Health. If you choose a program that is sponsored by the federal government, your child will be able to get tutoring at no cost to you. These programs are administered by the government, so they have no overhead costs. This will not only save you money, but it will also allow your child to meet others who have similar challenges as they go through their school years.If you choose a private institution to receive tutoring, you will find that there are a number of private tutoring centers that offer free government grant scholarships. These programs are non-profit organizations, and they will be able to help educate you child without taking any of your personal income. This means that you may have to give up some salary to receive free tutoring, but it is a worthwhile investment, as you will have a more successful student.Another option for government sponsored tutoring is through the United States Department of Education. There are grants for students who are seeking tutoring from qualified tutors, in a variety of subjects, including science, English, and math. If you need to find these programs, you will want to do some research, to make sure that the program is approved, and not just found somewhere else.Finding a good, quality program for government sponsored tutoring at a public school, is a good investment for both you and your child. Most of the programs have either a great return or you may be able to reduce your own expenses.

Tutor for kids can help kids to live up better

Tutor for kids can help kids to live up better Parents are the most loving parents on earth. They love their child like anything and so want their child to get everything in life that is possible for them to provide. The most stressful time for a parent is when they have to make a choice with the education that they will get. Choosing a good and reputed school within their reach is very necessary and along with that giving them proper education needs some extra effort and concern. Today the process has become very easier due to availability of computer and internet.Tutor for Kids will not worry parents anymore with Tutor Pace beside you.   Internet helps searching easy and faster. Today parents may not be net savvy but their little ones are very frequent with internet. They know how to operate it and to utilize it. In the present era you will be able to get private tutors as well as online tutors. Private tutoring service has been ruling the scenario for quite a long time. Every student is also well familiar with the term. Parents even know what it is and how it works. Private tuition help kids in many ways that is never possible through school. School is very limited with its reach. School can never provide that dedication which is needed by a kid. It takes lot of time and dedication for a teacher to inherit those special qualities in a child which will help them to create a bright future in life. Private tutors provide the kids with such elementary facilities and basic knowledge that helps them to move ahead. But the main thing is that the students who are not that capable to take up every single work of the teacher cannot grasp private tutoring as well. And this is not because of their inability. But this is because of the fact that teachers have become so much professional that they are not at all concerned about the student’s future and thus teaches just to complete the syllabus. This mainly affects the base formation of a student and it also brings down the grades that the students’ scores. Online Tutoring is a relief for many parents In such a scarcity where will parents find a good teacher who will teach the student with perfection and also in a dedicated way? It is tough but not impossible. As said earlier online tutoring is a new way of learning that helps the students to get the best tutoring facility any parent could have ever imagined. They are professional as well as responsible with the work. The teachers who are involved in these online tutoring institutes knows what their limits are and how to fetch them as it will help the students in many ways. Online tutoring is about teaching the students without having a direct contact with each other. The teacher and the student are always connected with each other in the virtual world and the entire process of teaching is conducted through the help of emails, video conferencing, online chatting and also via tele conferencing. The benefit with these types of class is that it saves your time to a large extent. There are several benefits or features that the online tutoring class provides you and it is better for every parent who is going through this blog to know each one so that you can know the entire concept of online tutoring and then can think further about whether to enroll your child or not. Benefits of online  Tutor for kids Let us first start off with the teachers. You may know about private tutors, but you do not know what qualification they hold. But in case of online tutoring the thing is no so. Online teachers are appointed b institutes on basis of their capability and merit. If you want to get a job as a teacher in anyone of the online tutoring institute then you have to be enough qualified with the subject and know the subject pretty well. Then only you can get a pass to teach in any of the reputed institute. The appointment process of the online teachers is very tough and this is the reason that the best are always appointed. The teachers who are appointed are followed with a training process in which they are taught how to teach a student. The training process also involves how to judge a student that whether the student is able to take up teaching in which level. It lessens the work of teacher in the long run and also the student learns better. The students and the teachers have a good bonding with each other despite not meeting with each other. The online tutoring service does not have any kind of time limitation. One of the best features that a student or any parent can imagine. The students or the kids have ample time to know and understand the entire concept of any topic. The teachers do not leave their hands till the time they have not reached the depth of the subject. It helps the kids to know the subject or the topic in a lot more better manner. The one on one service is a unique service that is only available with online tutoring services. This is one of the services in which students get lot of help and facility. One on one service is about having a tutor for only one individual student. In private tutoring teacher has many students at one point of time and thus they are unable to pay much attention to any one in particular. But here in online tutoring world, one teacher will be appointed for one single student only. TutorPace can be a good choice Yes, TutorPace is a great choice for those parents who want their kids to avail the best online institute. All the above mentioned qualities are available with the institute and the charges are very less as compared to other reputed institutes available.

What is it Like to Attend Fairfield University

What is it Like to Attend Fairfield University Owen earned his bachelors degree in theatre from Fairfield University. He specializes in English tutoring, test prep tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, he shares his experience at Fairfield University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Owen: Fairfield University feels like an oasis. It resides in the beautiful suburban beach town of Fairfield, Connecticut. From end to end, one can walk this lovely campus in about thirty minutes. The compact nature creates a sense of community that is unique to Fairfield; everyones face feels familiar and every destination feels close. And escaping the oasis is easy: a free shuttle runs a loop every half hour, to the train station (which provides a direct line to Grand Central Station in New York City), the downtown area, and the local supermarket. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Owen:The physical sense of community and easy access extends to the professors. Fairfields typically small class sizes allow for students to form genuine relationships with their educators. Professors go beyond making themselves available for regular office hours. They take time to talk with students after classes, offer research partnerships, and recommend books tailored to ones interests. Some will even sit down with a student for coffee and offer valuable career counseling and insight. One always gets the feeling that the professors take their work with students seriously and that they want what is best for their students. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Owen:From top to bottom, the university works to maintain a continuous sense of community. Dorm life is a key piece of this community. Incoming freshmen are surveyed based on preferences, like average bed time and study habits, then placed with a roommate who is a good match. The semi-random assignment process pushes freshmen to make new friends on the first day. Official events support community bonding, but often, its the casual drop-ins, the open doors, and friendly hellos that build the sense of togetherness among hallmates. Fairfield only has one main dining hall, called Barone, and it extends the communal feeling of the dorms outward. Its hard to walk into the dining hall without seeing a friend from a class, a dorm, or a club, and Barone can provide an all-day space for socialization and studying. Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Owen:The university is a force in the worlds of nursing and business, boasting two excellent schools for both that produce students who are almost immediately employed after graduation. The majors outside of these programs also offer wonderful opportunity and support. I can say personally that my experience as a theatre major at Fairfield has led in large part to my deep love and appreciation for my time at the university. I had professors who were actively interested in my personal and academic growth, who worked alongside me to produce plays, and who always pushed me to realize my potential to create brilliant theatre. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Owen:Meeting people as a freshman can take time, but the school works hard to create spaces for building relationships. Each dorm has weekly events for all of its residents. Clubs actively seek out new recruits and eagerly bring them into the fold. Movie nights, lecture series, concerts, church services, and community outings stack the monthly calendar with opportunities to make friends. In my experience, my closest and most quickly-made friends came from my involvement in clubs and extracurricular programs. Each club functions as a community within the larger community, and these mini-communities take care of their members. Everyone is offered opportunities to be responsible for some aspect of the club and chances to gain respect by working alongside veteran club members as an equal. Fairfields active club, program, and sports communities take the place of Greek life on campus. For me, the absence of fraternities and sororities seemed to facilitate making friends across diverse groups of people. How helpful is the Career Center and other student support services? Owen:Because of the business and nursing Schools' prominent reputations, high profile companies consistently recruit on campus. I had a strong idea of my path immediately after college and did not make much use of the career center, however I did make use of other support services. The schools counseling service is filled with compassionate and qualified individuals who, like the professors, always have a students best interests at heart. How are the various study areas such as libraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Owen:Every dorm at Fairfield has multiple lounges and study areas that are available to any student. The library is spacious and filled with a variety of resource rooms for a number of purposes. Around finals time, the resource rooms get quite crowded and often require a reservation, but students are also free to use classrooms as study spacesensuring that everyone has the space they need to prepare. Describe the surrounding town. Owen:The town surrounding the university has a quiet suburban feel. There are a number of good restaurants and coffee shops in the downtown area, but in terms of nightlife, the town itself is quiet. Students mostly stay on campus to socialize, but there is typically enough going on to keep everyone engaged and happy. One of the true perks of Fairfield University is its proximity to Fairfield Beach. Many seniors live in beach houses, and there are a number of memorable events held at the beach. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one you regret the most. Owen:My experience with the FairfieldTheatre program involving one of my professors was a microcosm of the broader Fairfield University experience. At one point, in a moment of crisis, I turned to one of my professors and spilled out a myriad of academic struggles, fears of the future, and personal doubts. Sitting in her office, we talked through a plan and a path for the future. She expressed firm, unyielding belief in my ability to become a successful student and artist, and offered continued support along the way. I have stayed in contact with her ever since, checking in for career advice, encouragement, and wisdom. That kind of personal relationship is something that the Fairfield University community fosters. The small classes, the inclusive atmosphere of clubs and programs, and the student-centered approach create a space where mentors and friends seem to be around every corner. Check out Owens tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

French Holidays Celebrating La Fête des Rois

French Holidays Celebrating La Fête des Rois Sign up successful In France, more people probably still remember that according to the Christian calendar, the Christmas season doesnt officially end until after Epiphany, also known as Twelfth Night or the Feast of the Kings (La Fête des Rois), on January 6th. Why? Well, because many French still celebrate it in one way or another. For those who are practicing Catholics, church may still be an important part of the Epiphany celebration. It recognizes the day when the baby Jesus was visited by wise men bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, becoming some of the first to anticipate the influence the then newborn would later have. Though Biblical accounts dont give an exact number and describe them as magi (as opposed to kings), these wise men have traditionally been represented as a royal threesome by the names of Balthazar, Melchior, and Gaspar or Casper. Galette des Rois The most notable French tradition to spread beyond religious or practicing Christians is the galette des rois, a flaky cake with sweet almond or fruit-based filling. A fève, usually a small plastic trinket or a bean, is hidden inside the cake, which is often sold with a crown. The cake is divided by the number of guests, plus sometimes one extra poor mans part for the first person to arrive at the door. The one who finds the fève is crowned king or queen for a day. Those living in France can find a galette des rois at any typical French boulangerie during this season. If you are living in the US and want to experience this tradition for yourself, it is more difficult but not impossible to find une galette. Especially in larger cities, there is often a bakery that has discovered and decided to capitalize on the local population of French-speakers and Francophiles. If you cannot find one locally, consider ordering online. Cuisin  for example, delivers galettes seasonally anywhere in the US and Canada. Galette des Rois Recipe If you like cooking French food, why not try your hand at preparing your own kings cake or galette des rois? We like this recipe from French Today: Ingredients: 1/4 cup almond paste 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Pinch of salt 2 eggs 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 2 Tablespoons flour 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed according to package directions 1 dried bean (lima or kidney beans work well) 2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar Preparation: Preheat oven to 450 °F. Buttered large baking sheet (not dark metal). 1. In a food processor, purée the almond paste, sugar, butter and pinch of salt until smooth. 2. Add 1 egg, vanilla and almond extracts and purée until incorporated. 3. Add the flour and pulse to mix it in. 4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one sheet of the puff pastry into an 11-1/2 inch square. 5. Invert an 11-inch pie plate onto the square and cut out a round shape by tracing the outline of the pie plate with the tip of a paring knife. 6. Brush the flour from both sides of the round and place it on the buttered baking sheet. Put in the refrigerator to chill. 7. Repeat the procedure with the second square of puff pastry, but leave it on the floured work surface. 8. Beat the remaining egg and brush some of it on top of the second round. Score decoratively all over the top using the tip of a paring knife and make several small slits all the way through the pastry to create steam vents. 9. Remove the first sheet from the refrigerator and brush some of the egg in a 1-inch border around the edge. Mound the almond cream in the center, spreading slightly. 10. Bury the bean in the almond cream. Place the scored round on top and press the edges together. 11. Bake the galette in the lower third of the oven for 13 to 15 minutes, until puffed and golden. Remove from oven and dust with the confectioners’ sugar. 12. Place oven rack in the upper third of the oven and return galette to cook for an additional 12 to 15 minutes or until the edge is a deep golden brown. Transfer to a rack to cool slightly. Serving Instructions: Serve the galette warm. Make sure everybody knows about the bean so no one breaks a tooth! Are there any special French holidays that you celebrate? Share them with us in the comments below! Post Author:  Carol Beth L. Carol Beth L. teaches  French lessons in San Francisco, CA. She has her Masters in French language education from the Sorbonne University in Paris and has been teaching since 2009.  Learn more about Carol Beth here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher