Work is the energy applied to an object as it moves some distance. The amount of work done is directly proportional to the magnitude of force applied, as well as…
read moreOverview: Matter can undergo many types of changes. Physical changes to a substance do not change its chemical composition, while chemical changes to a substance change its chemical composition. Compare…
read moreOverview: Punnett squares are diagrams designed to predict results of classic breeding experiments. They support Mendelian inheritance, as well as the laws of segregation and independent assortment. During meiosis, chromatids…
read moreOverview: Pedigrees are visual representations of a family’s genetic history. Each pedigree focuses on one specific gene that is studied by geneticists. There are several benefits of studying a family’s…
read moreOverview: When in a chemistry lab or just writing a test, many students struggle with how to create a solution of known concentration. Students find it difficult because they try…
read moreWhat is Genetics? Genetics is the study of how various traits are passed down generations. Traits are determined by the inheritance of genes, units of genetic information found on chromosomes.…
read moreOverview: Balancing REDOX reactions can be more difficult than balancing any normal equation; however, there are steps that you can take to ensure that you do it correctly and end…
read moreOverview: Chemical reactions occur when two or more elements are introduced to each other. A few molecular and atomic rearrangements occur in order to change our products. There are 5…
read moreOverview: For the past several years we have become increasingly aware of the adverse effects that humans have had to the Earth and various species and ecosystems within it. One…
read moreOverview: What Do Graphs and Charts Do When Added to Text? Graphs and charts present information in order to clarify and extend text. They are an important tool accompanying science…
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