Chemistry

Cognitive Fridays: Priming and its Effects

Cognitive Fridays: Priming and its Effects 150 150 Suzanne

Priming is one of the most common influences upon students, and possibly one of the least discussed. Priming is a psychological reality of life – we are all primed in…

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Problem-Solving and Verbal Overshadowing

Problem-Solving and Verbal Overshadowing 150 150 Suzanne

Problem-solving is something we all do every day. In terms of what our brains are doing, there are two very distinct processes being used. We either analyze the problem or…

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The Science of Energy: Sources of Energy

The Science of Energy: Sources of Energy 150 150 SchoolTutoring Academy

Energy is a vital resource on our world. It powers the wheels of industry, lights and warms our homes, and helps prepare our food for consumption. Their are a variety…

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Ions: Anions and Cations

Ions: Anions and Cations 150 150 SchoolTutoring Academy

Atoms are the basic building units of matter around us. Atom is consists of three basic particles: positively charged protons, negatively charged electrons and neutral neurons. Each atom is a…

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Understanding Types of Alloys and Metals

Understanding Types of Alloys and Metals 150 150 SchoolTutoring Academy

Elements are the building blocks of all matter. An element is a pure substance consisting of one type of atom distinguished by its atomic number. These elements are categorized as…

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Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle

Understanding the Nitrogen Cycle 150 150 SchoolTutoring Academy

Nitrogen gas is a major component of air. Nitrogen is used by living organisms to produce a number of complex organic molecules like amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. The…

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The Carbon Cycle

The Carbon Cycle 150 150 SchoolTutoring Academy

All living things are made of carbon. Carbon is also a part of the ocean, air, and rocks. In the atmosphere, carbon is attached to some oxygen to form carbon…

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Acids and Bases

Acids and Bases 150 150 SchoolTutoring Academy

By the definition of Svante Arrhenius, an acid is a material that can release a proton or hydrogen ion (H+). Hydrogen chloride in water solution ionizes and becomes hydrogen ions…

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SchoolTutoring Academy – General Chemistry Review of Mixtures

SchoolTutoring Academy – General Chemistry Review of Mixtures 150 150 SchoolTutoring Academy

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that do not chemically combined and do not exist in fixed proportions to each other. Mixture refers to the physical…

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Chemistry Topics: Isotopes

Chemistry Topics: Isotopes 150 150 SchoolTutoring Academy

An atom is a basic building block of matter around us which consists of fundamental particles: negatively charged electron, positive proton and neutral neutron. The atomic number of an atom…

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