Chemistry - Base-5 Algebra

Chemistry - Base-5 AlgebraWhat is the reason for why are numbers used in chemistry often expressed as bases? Most of us know that it is an important part of the periodic table. However, we usually find the tables of the elements and their atomic numbers to be quite lengthy and difficult to understand. Why are numbers used in chemistry often expressed as bases?Most of us have come across some very small amounts of binary algebra. As a student in school, you probably learned something about complex numbers (like epsilon and the evens) or about parity and unity. It is not that the language of science can not be understood by someone without the background knowledge. However, the language of science deals with extremely complex numbers.In chemistry, the simplest words that describe the meaning of the most basic and most important quantities are simple ones like H, C, and N. For example, hydrogen (H) is one of the most basic of all elements. However, it has a very specific and complicated chemical composition.The number five has a special place in chemistry. We all know that it is the smallest element but this fact does not tell us anything more. There are so many other units besides hydrogen but they do not have any special meaning.Formamide is a derivative of formaldehyde, which is a derivative of methyl alcohol. Formamide is a compound with the opposite charge, which means that it can be reduced (from 'hydrogen', to 'hydroxy' and back to 'formaldehyde') in order to combine with a chemical substance.Formamide is not usually used in chemistry but its chemical properties makes it a highly interesting chemical component. It can easily be transformed into the other two elements and its uses are vast.Other simpler chemical reactions are easy to understand as well. Nevertheless, there are a lot of different chemical reactions which are not so easy to understand. Most of these chemical reactions are chemical reactions in the 'natural' environment. These chemical reaction s can be especially hard to understand for chemists who deal with complex chemical systems.

4 Tactics for Landing Your Dream Job

4 Tactics for Landing Your Dream Job The following is a guest post written by Caitlin Grove, an Associate Content Coordinatorfor Varsity Tutors. When you start to see the light at the end of the college tunnel, one particular question may cross your mind: How do I land my dream job? The idea of exiting the college journey and moving directly to your dream career is enticing. The harsh reality is that it isnt a simple process. Before I landed my current position as Associate Content Coordinator with Varsity Tutors, I had to be honest with myself about what the term dream job meant for me and how I would ultimately get there. In some ways, securing your dream job is like apartment hunting. Youve likely lived in several places by now, and you know what your must-haves are. You also know your criteria for your dream job. If youre confident in your vision for a fulfilling career, dont settleinstead, take these four steps to land your dream job. 1. Attend recruitment events at your dream companies Chances are youve wondered what it would be like to work at your dream company or companies, but short of securing an employment offer, how can you find out? In two words: recruitment events. Companies often host recruitment events like open houses for potential employees, sometimes in their headquarters or in a local office. These events give you the opportunity to decide if a companys mission, vision, and culture are right for you. The organization's culture, or the values and behaviors of the workplace environment, will be a significant factor in whether or not a particular job is right for you. Personally, I was looking to work for a company with a collaborative and supportive culture after I graduated college, which is exactly what I found in my current role. Realize that you might love a company based on its social presence or products, but the culture might be a negative environment to work in. Be honest with yourself about this aspect when attending recruitment events. Its important to consider these events mini-interviews. Dress professionally, research the company in advance, and prepare a short list of key qualities you possess that will make you a great fit for the organization. In short, come equipped with your elevator speech. Use this time to showcase why you mesh with the company's culture and brand. 2. Use social media as a networking tool The same social media accounts that you use daily can play a part in landing your dream job. As you likely know, social media is a great platform for connecting with others, including those individuals who work for your dream company or companies. Maintain a professional, active presence on your social channels to illustrate what you bring to the tableaim to post relevant and engaging content several times per week. On LinkedIn, join groups in an effort to connect with like-minded individuals in your field. Start a conversation on Twitter by commenting on or retweeting posts that are relevant to your desired profession. You can also join arranged Twitter conversations (or Twitter chats). When it comes to networking on social media, you can establish a rapport with individuals in your field with just a bit of effort. So long as you are contributing value to the conversations you enter or begin, networking through social media can help you land your dream job. Keep in mind, however, that while social media can be a great way to network, it can have a negative impact on your job search if used incorrectly. [RELATED: What College Students Should Know About Social Media] 3. Review your current skill set What skills and knowledge are central to your dream job? Do you confidently possess these attributes? Now is the time to ask yourself these questions, and, if necessary, find ways to improve your dream job toolkit. My current position, for example, requires copy editing skills and familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. While in college, I chose classes (like Writing for the Corporate and Institutional Market) and on-campus jobs that would help me build these skills before graduation. I also surrounded myself with professors and classmates who could provide support. For instance, if you have a friend whos a computer science major and you want to strengthen your coding skills, see what they can teach you. Keep in mind that you dont have to be outstanding in every single skill required by your dream job. The important thing is to showcase that you have a base level of knowledge and the drive to continue learning new skills once you begin employment. [RELATED: 4 Career Skills for Students to Develop] 4. Gain experience in your desired field prior to graduation Youre probably attending college with the end goal of pursuing a specific career, so why not show your future employer just how serious you are about the field? You can gain experience in your desired field via internships, on-campus jobs, research opportunities, and volunteer positions. [RELATED: How to Get Real-World Experience in Your College Major] These types of experiences can help you immensely when attempting to secure your dream job. They can put you in contact with industry connections, help you develop new skills, and demonstrate that you have real-world experience in your dream job. If you are still committed to your dream companies after attending recruitment events and networking with individuals within the organizations, pursue internships at those businesses. This can be a great way to get your foot in the door and to further discover if this is the right position and company for you. Use this experience, along with the other efforts described above, to illustrate to potential employers why you deserve your dream career. Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.

Popular English Christmas Idioms and Sayings ?? - Upgrade your English

Popular English Christmas Idioms and Sayings ?? - Upgrade your English Christmas is the most popular holiday celebrated in the UK. There are lots of customs and traditions including nativity plays, decorating our homes, singing carols and having a traditional roast turkey dinner on Christmas day. Here are some popular English Christmas idioms and sayings that can be used during the holiday season. 11 English Christmas Idioms and Sayings Christmas comes but once a yearAs it only happens once a year we should treat people less fortunate than us a bit better in the Christmas season.Example: Jane went to the charity shop and made a large donation of cash for the homeless people. After all Christmas only comes once a year.To cancel someones ChristmasWhen a person threatens to cancel someones Christmas, it means he/she wants to kill or destroy someone (not literally, of course!) as the dead person will miss Christmas.Example: If Sam keeps bugging me, Im going to cancel his Christmas this year. All my Christmases have come togetherTo experience an event of extreme good luck or happiness, something happened that you were dreaming about.Example:  Last week I received an amazing job offer and yesterday my boyfriend proposed to me! It feels like all my Christmases have come together.To light up like a Christmas treeSomething had a dramatic effect on someones mood. Some event or situation made someone very happy.Example: Sarah saw a box of chocolates on her desk, and she lit up like a Christmas tree. Eat, drink and be merryEnjoy yourselves with good food and drink.Example: Welcome to our party! Eat, drink and be merry.Trim the treeto add decorations to the Christmas tree like ornaments, ribbons, baubles, or lace.Example: It was a longterm tradition for the whole family to trim the tree together.White elephanta gift exchange in which people bring unwanted itemsExample: Where did you get that ugly vase? Oh, I got it at a white elephant at work.Pigs in blanketsA variety of sausage-based foods in the UK, USA and Ireland. In the USA pigs in blankets are small sausages wrapped in croissant rolls.In the UK the ‘blanket’ is bacon. Pigs in blankets are a perfect   accompaniment to the traditional Christmas dinner. 11 English Christmas Idioms and Sayings Like turkeys voting for ChristmasTurkeys are the favourite choice of food for the Christmas dinner. When people accept a decision which is not going to work out well for them it is like turkeys voting for Christmas.Example:  The teachers agreed to accept the introduction of larger class numbers without any increase in their pay. It was like Turkeys voting for Christmas.To ring in the New YearTo have a party on New Year’s Eve (31st December) to welcome the New Year. When the church bells ring everyone wishes each other a happy New Year.Example: May and Christopher invited their friends to their home for a New Year’s Eve party to help them ring in the New Year.Christmas has come earlySomeone gets a welcome surprise they were not expecting.Example: Jonathan got a letter from his boss on the 1st December telling him that he had been promoted and was to receive a bonus. Indeed Christmas had come early for him.Bah, HumbugEbenezer Scrooge, the main character of Charles Dickens novel Chr istmas Carol used this term quite often. This expression is often used in the context of someone who shows a lack of Christmas spirit and ruins  other peoples enjoyment.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! From everyone at AJ Tutoring, we wish you peace and happiness at your table this Thanksgiving!For us, the holidays are all about community and giving back. At AJ, community is one of our core values, and we are proud to partner with the local community to provide free or reduced-cost academic and test prep tutoring to students of all backgrounds. Please find below a brief snapshot of what we’ve done recently.Last year we worked with over 1000 students on a pro-bono or reduced-cost basis.We partnered with 18 non-profit organizations to provide top-quality instruction to underserved communities.Our team spent 1400 hours volunteering in the local community. 45% of AJ team members participated in our company-sponsored volunteer projects.AJ at Second Harvest Food BankAJ at Hidden VillaThrough our outreach efforts, we have partnered with local nonprofits and school groups in order to provide:SAT/ACT prep classesHigh School Entrance Exam ClassesAcademic Homework HelpSeminars on navigating the test-taking processSeminars on Study SkillsTeacher TrainingsStudent scholarshipsSupport of local community service effortsHere are just a few of our non-profit partners:SAT at Foundations for College EducationACT at Foundations for College EducationACT with AVID Los AltosSAT with AVID Mountain ViewISEE with Peninsula BridgeAcademic Homework Club with Peninsula BridgeAcademic Homework Club with Peninsula BridgeAcademic Homework Club with Peninsula BridgeWe look forward to another year of getting to know the Bay Area better and to furthering our educational mission! If you are interested in learning more about our educational outreach, you can reach out to AJ’s Social Outreach Director: Chelsea Greene!

8 Summer Jobs for College Students

8 Summer Jobs for College Students unsplash.com 3. Retail jobs Dont let the complaining of all your friends keep you from trying it for yourself. Take the dive and fill out an application at the local mall. Do you have a store where youre  constantly shopping?  You should probably look into getting a job there since they are probably going to make you wear their clothes anyway. Youre halfway there. 4. Office jobs According to Business Insider, becoming a temporary office manager can get you anywhere from $12-$24 per hour. Pretty nice gig, huh? And my guess is that you need to know how to file some papers and answer a phone. When you find a plethora of these jobs, let me know I think I might need one. 5. Serving jobs I dont have experience waiting tables, but its never too late to start! Depending on the fanciness of the restaurant where you get a job, you could potentially bring in some pretty good tips. The longer you do it, the better you get at it, and the better tips youll get. Find one of those hometown dives and youll start getting regulars. 6. Customer service jobs Call centers, Verizon literally, any company that hires people to sit around and answer phones and  make  calls. If thats your jam, snag a job thats doing just that. If youre into sales, get a telemarketer job. I hear those are quite lucrative. And while youre at it, take my number off the list! 7. Care.com Ive been on care.com for a few years now, and I cant even tell you how many jobs Ive gotten from simply sitting around and clicking apply now. Whether you want to take care of kids, run errands for people, clean houses, or pet sit, care.com has the resources youll need to find exactly what youre looking for. Its easy to make a profile and totally free! Employers can do background checks on you in seconds and even check your driving record. Its so convenient for both parties. Seriously, go do it right now. Youll be able to find steady work for the summer or just some quick jobs here and there. Whatever you need, care.com has it! 8. Internships Its not going to hurt you, is it? You could benefit from getting an internship (hopefully one thats paid) and itll entertain you for the entire summer! You will have something to do every day and learn about something you have a  passion for. Its the perfect compromise to being on summer break. A quick search on Google for internships near you should bring up a good amount of options (or check out Uloops listings  here!). Need some help?  Here  are 50 internships suggested by fastweb.com.

How To Get Over A Fear Of Speaking Up In Your First Grad School Class

How To Get Over A Fear Of Speaking Up In Your First Grad School Class pexels.com Read up. A great way to allay your fears about speaking up in grad school is making sure you are prepared to speak up! Especially while you are making first impressions, you want to do so positively and in a good light. Part of the fear of speaking up is accidentally saying something ignorant or wrong and appearing gauche. Avoid this by doing all your reading and homework (which you should be doing anyways) and making sure that you really do know this stuff. Prepare yourself before new lessons, especially on material that you are unfamiliar with. Give yourself a head start! You do not need to know everything yet as you are not an expert (that is what you are in grad school to become). Just take the time to really familiarize yourself with the material you will be discussing so that you come across as confident, poised and knowledgeable. Create talking points. Another reason speaking up in your grad school class can feel scary is because you can feel put on the spot and you end up scrambling for an answer that is both correct and urbane. It can be hard to sound intelligent on the fly! Help yourself out by creating a list of talking points that you can use to help guide your responses. As you are doing your readings or studying, jot down important notes and questions that you have. You have the syllabus, so you will have an idea of what will be discussed and what the focus of the class will be. Use this information! Write it out and avoid scrambling at the last minute and grasping at straws for important information. It will make you more confident, and writing it down or typing it out can also help you to remember these important points better as well. Breathe. Sometimes you know all the right things to say. You have the knowledge; you have the facts; all you need to do is speak up. But that can often be the hardest part. When you open up your mouth to speak, your voice escapes you and it feels like all the air has leaked out of you and no words can come out. Inflate yourself! Regulate your breathing and make sure that you actually are breathing! If you feel a twinge of anxiety, take a deep breath. The professor poses a question, take a deep breath. You have a response, take a deep breath. Fill your lungs so that you can have a voice. And then say it. After all, you know it. Breathe and then say it! unsplash.com Picture your classmates … naked? Look, when you start grad school you are all really beginning on an even playing field. You come from all different walks of life; there is the older adult student coming back to school in a bid to change careers or pursue their true passion; there is the perky, overachiever fresh out of their undergrad days; there is the laid-back student who took a couple years off of school between their undergraduate and graduate studies to get a feel for life and what they want to do. No path is perfect and no path is better than another. You are all there because you need, nay want, to gain more knowledge in this area because you are lacking in it for now. But remember, that is just for now. You can overcome this! But to do so you need to participate in your classes by speaking up. So if you are having trouble finding your voice, remember that you are all equal and you can take it one step further by putting yourselves on an equal level, or rather, a naked level. Imagine your classmates naked if it helps you to feel more confident speaking. You are all unique but you are all equal. Learn more about Kaplan’s test prep options and start building the confidence you need for Test Day.

5 Vegetarian Takeout Options For a Cozy Night In

5 Vegetarian Takeout Options For a Cozy Night In Image via Pexels 1. French Fries: Listen, when it comes to potatoes I don’t discriminate; I will eat them in all forms- mashed, baked, fried, you name it! Though I wouldn’t suggest having French fries as a complete meal, they are a great side dish/appetizer to have alongside something else, and you can eat all the fries you want! Who can resist the delicious, crunchy exterior with a nice, fluffy inside? Of course, there are plenty of fast-food places that offer French Fries on the menu like McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy’s, etc., so this just depends on your personal preference! For me, I love Chick-Fil-A’s waffle fries, they are just perfection in taste and inexpensive! Image via Pexels 2. Chipotle Sofritas: Chipotle is not just a Mexican food-chain, it is a way of life. When you go to Chipotle, you know you’re in good hands, it’s just  that  good. People often think that because Mexican dishes are usually meat-based that its hard to find vegetarian-friendly options but not with Chipotle! You can add sofritas or Chipotle’s marinated organic tofu, to just about anything you want: tacos, burritos/burrito bowls, etc. On top of this option, if you just aren’t a fan of tofu, you can still get all the fun fill-ins like cilantro-lime rice, beans, corn, salsa, guacamole, etc., which are all amazing by themselves. 3. Pizza: If you know me, you know that at 21 years old I haven’t necessarily grown out of the “pizza is the only food group I need” phase. How can anyone not love ooey-gooey cheese on a soft yet crispy crust with delicious marinara sauce? Though the standard pizza is vegetarian, sometimes you want more than just the norm. Chains like Papa John’s, Domino’s and Pizza Hut all offer vegetarian pizzas and in particular, yummy ones that are loaded with roasted vegetables! Another great thing about ordering pizza now is that you can just about customize it any way you want to, so get creative and get your pizza on! Image via Pexels 4. Chinese/Japanese Food: Every time I get Chinese takeout, all that fills my head is, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” by James Taylor, just because I love Chinese food  that  much. Though Chinese/Japanese food does have a lot of meat-based dishes, there are still plenty of vegetarian options and in most Chinese restaurants I’ve been to, vegetarian dishes are even labeled on the menu to help you decide! There are so many options, like Veggie Lo Mein, egg rolls, tofu, sushi, etc. that you’ll have no trouble picking the perfect dish for you! 5. Veggie Burgers/Sandwiches: Another great meat-free takeout option is a veggie burger or sandwich. There are a bunch of chains that have vegetarian-friendly burgers and sandwiches! For instance, Red Robin has a “garden burger” that is a vegan burger patty and topped with yummy burger toppings. Subway, on the other hand, has a popular sandwich called “the veggie delite” which consists of any vegetables and sauces of your choice, giving you total control of what you want to have on your sandwich! Ordering takeout and food for delivery is a wonderful experience that everyone should be able to have, regardless of their food choices. Though there are a lot more food items out there that have meat in them, there are still plenty of vegetarian options out there that are just as delicious and inexpensive. I only listed a few easy and popular foods to eat out as a vegetarian, but I encourage you to go out and explore what else is out there! Whether its a local, family-owned restaurant or a fancy restaurant, you are bound to find something that can work for you! As always, good luck and enjoy!

San Diego SAT Tutoring 4 Ways to Improve Your SAT Math

San Diego SAT Tutoring 4 Ways to Improve Your SAT Math Tips From a San Diego SAT Tutor:4 ways to improve your SAT math Students are starting to study for their SAT exams and may notice that the math portion is a little bit more complicated than they originally thought. There are so many things today’s test prep student has to learn when it comes to numbers, and theyre encouraged to work on some tips and tricks before the big day. Whether students are memorizing formulas they havent worked on in a while or grasping new concepts, its important to improve skills to get as many points as possible on the SAT exam. The more students practice their math skills, and the sooner they get started, the more likely they are to be able to improve their score on the math portion of this life-changing exam our private San Diego SAT tutoring will help you improve your score. 1. Work on multi-step problems Many students struggle with multi-step issues because they make an error somewhere in the calculation chain. If a student makes even one wrong calculation, their ultimate answer will be incorrect. Its important for test prep students to figure out where they went wrong and correct that particular step. After this, many students fine that multi-step problems are not as hard as they thought. A test prep tutor can help students break the math down into different parts and help the student achieve consistent Improvement (READ: 4 Reasons to Focus on San Diego SAT Tutoring Now). 2. Identify error patterns Another essential element of SAT math is to identify patterns of error. Individual students tend to make the same mistake or series of mistakes over and over again, something that can cause them to lose a lot of points on the exam. Alternately, if they figure out where they went wrong students can end up getting a ton of points just by fixing one or two common errors. It’s important for students to talk with their teacher or tutor to identify their error patterns and then work on fixing them well in advance of the big day. 3. Review old formulas Test prep students often discover they have to do the math they havent worked on for a couple of years. This can be frustrating because its math they already know but have put the back of their mind as theyre learning new concepts. Its essential for test prep students to review old formulas on a regular basis even if its a small part of their SAT study. Students should also review formulas in the days leading up to the exam, so the information is fresh in their minds. 4. Increase speed and accuracy Because the SAT has a strict time limit, its also essential for students to work on speed and accuracy. They need to focus on problem identification, learn what the question is asking for, and practice doing their computations as quickly as they can while still achieving the correct answer. This is something students can start out practicing in their tutoring sessions but should also work on extensively in their self-study. The more practice a student has, the more likely they are to be quick and efficient when theyre taking the actual exam. Need help prepping for your SAT? Our in-home San Diego SAT tutoring will help you score high. Call TutorNerds for more information. 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 write.

Searching For a Tutor Newark De? Here Are Some Tips to Help You

Searching For a Tutor Newark De? Here Are Some Tips to Help YouOnce the search for a tutor is over, how will you be able to choose from among the hundreds of tutors Newark De? Newark has to offer?We're already familiar with the kind of search that's out there and where it leads. At some point during this process, the decision must be made on what specific kind of tutor is right for you. If you happen to want to be a private tutor then you can apply to one of the companies in Newark De. Newark to look for a good one.While many people might take the general trend for granted, the actual fact is that private tutors are actually quite scarce. Most of them are really expensive, so you have to make sure that you are paying for the kind of service you would like to receive. In addition, these places typically only provide private lessons to students who pay a large sum of money.If you happen to be very lucky and your search ends up at one of the Newark De tutoring places, make sure that you go and see if they have any students looking for a tutor. This way, you'll be able to find out if they can offer you the kind of tutoring that you are looking for. Of course, there are times when you may not be able to find any of them because they might not be hiring anymore.In any case, the most important thing you need to do is to make sure that you are hiring a good private tutor. This is the one who can help you with your homework and also help you make up for your gaps in studies.You can look for this kind of tutor online or by searching at your local bookstore. The internet can be a great source to find the tutor, but also the place where you will find the best deal. Most of these places do a lot of research about the tutors they have to offer and therefore they are able to offer you a wide variety of packages, including private lessons, tuition for particular subjects, and tuition for different classes.The best thing to do is to do a search online and make sure that you fin d a Newark De tutor. You can also look at the price that they offer and if they are willing to accept your payment through a credit card. This will help you decide what package will work best for you.

Howto Improve Your Speaking Skills

Howto Improve Your Speaking SkillsDid you know that it is possible to take a tutor cartoon for the first time and improve your overall speaking skills by quite a significant amount? By choosing this course, you can improve your speaking confidence and make the most of your speaking potential.Cartoon tutors have become increasingly popular in recent years and most teachers are now offering cartoon tutoring courses in a variety of subjects, including English and Literature. However, if you do not already know the cartoon language, then you may find it difficult to select the correct tutor.So, if you are learning these cartoons from scratch and really want to improve your speaking ability, then it is worth taking the time to learn the lingo. Below, we will look at some tips on selecting the right tutor.The biggest thing to remember when selecting a cartoon tutor is that you should try to find someone who can speak at least the basic cartoon language. This will mean that the tutor you ch oose must know at least 100 words, including common names of cartoons, what the word means, and what the cartoon represents.Also, it is important to remember that cartoon tutors need to have good eyesight. As they are learning the language, they will need to be able to distinguish and read out the words and the syllables and phrases used in the cartoon.You may also want to consider checking out a college or university that offers courses in cartoon language. These could be great places to check out for those who are interested in improving their speaking abilities.In conclusion, although you may think it is all a bit too good to be true, once you start to learn the cartoon language, you will soon realise that the level of improvement you have experienced was truly exceptional. The key is to remember that every lesson you learn in a tutor cartoon course does not come straight away.