Chemistry: A Molecular Approach - Fourth Edition Review

Chemistry: A Molecular Approach - Fourth Edition ReviewThe third edition of Chemistry: A Molecular Approach was designed to be user friendly and was built with the needs of students in mind. The package was designed for the person who is interested in learning chemistry. Whether you are a first timer or a second timer, this can be an exciting and rewarding course. This is one book that everyone should have, whether you are an experienced chemist or not.In addition to being user friendly, the book gives you easy chemistry lesson plans to follow. These lesson plans are designed to help you build the knowledge that you need to succeed. The methods included are easy and fun to follow and will increase your ability to understand the material.In addition to the lesson plans, the book also includes a tutorial with several problems to solve. These problems are very easy to learn and are challenging, which will keep you on your toes and help you learn quickly. Even if you are not yet a chemis t, this book can give you a starting point. You can get an overview of the principles that make up chemistry.The DNA code is one of the most complex things known to man. If you understand the molecular mechanics behind it, you will know how important it is to understand it. Since so much of science is based on mathematics, understanding DNA is essential to understanding how science works. In fact, the knowledge of DNA is needed to decipher other elements of the cell that is based on math.For the best results, you will want to take the Molecular Approach review course. This will give you a solid base of knowledge that will teach you how to use all the lessons from the book to solve all the problems.The review course will give you a deeper understanding of the structure of the molecule, the role of oxygen in it, and will make you understand how it interacts with other molecules. The interactive lesson plans will enable you to create your own solutions by using a chemistry calculator.T he fourth edition of this book is great for the beginner. With over 70 lessons, you will be able to learn at your own pace and feel confident in what you have learned. This course is designed to be easy to learn and put into practice immediately.

6 Struggles Only Karaoke Enthusiasts Understand (in GIFs)

6 Struggles Only Karaoke Enthusiasts Understand (in GIFs) Suzy S. Love karaoke? And by that we mean borderline obsessed? Is it your first suggestion for a birthday get-together? Do the karaoke hosts at your local bar know you by name and get concerned when you dont show up? Are you first on stage, while your  friends hide  in the corner  slowly sipping their liquid courage? Yep, we know the feeling. Even if it takes you forever to browse the book and pick  the perfect  song to sing, its all worth it when you take the stage, grab the mic, and hear the roaring cheers of your fans (er, friends). If you know your local karaoke spots song catalog by heart, karaoke isnt just a late-night whim for you. Its a hobby that unleashes the natural performer inside you, daring you to take risks and win over crowds.  If youre a karaoke enthusiast like us, we bet you can relate to these six struggles 1. YouTube swallows your weekends whole. Most people imagine the karaoke life as a series of parties, bars, and amateur singing contests. However, you do most of your singing at home. YouTube is full of popular karaoke songs, complete with scrolling lyrics, so its easy to warm up with a few of your favorites. But before you know it, hours have passed and youre down a sing-along rabbit hole. The Internet is a great place to practice, but if youre not careful, youll lose track of real-life karaoke, with its far superior sound systems and energetic live audiences. 2. You have nightmares about losing your thumb drive. Once upon a time, people burned their favorite popular karaoke songs  onto CDs and handed them to KJs. Today, you can fit thousands of custom-edited and privately purchased karaoke songs onto one flash drive. However, if youve ever fished around for your USB drive in a dark pub, you know this convenience is a double-edged sword. If your competition has your playlist of karaoke songs, there goes the element of surprise. 3. You take notes while listening to the radio. You cant help it. When youre driving to work or school, streaming an online radio station, or listening to a friends music collection, youre constantly on the lookout for popular karaoke songs to sing. Are those lyrics fun and easy to hear? Is the beat recognizable? Do you think you can match the singers voice? Should you go scrambling for the rest of their collection, hoping to find that perfect track for the next karaoke night? Without fail, listening to music always results in karaoke brainstorms. See also: Our top picks for karaoke songs for girls, guys, groups, and more! 4. Reality show judges make you want to scream. When you watch singing shows  like  American Idol, X Factor,  or The Voice, you cant help but critique the amateur singers who somehow get a national platform for their mediocre mimicry. And its inevitable: With every new season of yet another televised singing competition, a few more talent-less wannabes are kicked out of tryouts because they belong in a karaoke bar. Ironically, the judges are usually music-industry veterans who profit every time you sing a song they recorded or produced. Why, then, do they insist on using karaoke as a punchline? 5. To alter or not to alter: That is the question. Some karaoke machines can raise or lower a songs key, to better match your own voice with the singers. Youve been around long enough to know how divisive this issue is, and you may even have a firm opinion about whether or not its a legitimate way to perform. However, theres no denying the appeal of a guaranteed harmony, digital or otherwise. 6. Practice doesnt always make perfect. Successful self-taught singers are few and far between for a very good reason: singing takes more than just talent. If you want to master the nuances of singing for a live audience, youll need to train your vocal cords with exercises that make it easier to breathe, stay on key, remember the lyrics, and sing with emotion. A private vocal coach or singing instructor  can  work with you to hone your singing talents and tweak your performance style. Karaoke Tips: Picking the Best Songs to Sing Remember picking the  best song isnt always about choosing from the most popular karaoke songs of all time. If you want to avoid embarrassing mistakes, youll want to select a song that  suits your voice (i.e. your vocal range and stylistic tendencies), your personality, and also your audience! Are you at a grungy dive bar? Might be best to save Genie in a Bottle  for another time. Also,  remember that  singing karaoke is all about having fun! If youre nervous, its much easier to pick a song your genuinely enjoy singing before breaking out the high notes and fancy riffs. For specific recommendations, check out our list of fun songs to sing at karaoke! Additional Karaoke Resources Need more karaoke tips and inspiration? Here are few other websites to check out: The Karaoke Channel This website  offers thousands of professional, re-recorded hits available for download, along with a community forum and a mobile app to take with you on the go. Karaoke Version Another great resource for finding instrumental tracks to sing along to. Sunfly Karaoke Offers more than 13,000 karaoke tracks available for download or via a personalized karaoke disc. RedKaraoke Feeling shy?  These apps work with your iPhone/iPad, Android device, or SmartTV to start the party, without ever leaving the house! Ace Karaoke Need karaoke equipment, like amps, cables, stage lighting, or mics?  Find it all here! KaraokePlayers.Info Karaoke community and articles for karaoke fans. Ultimate DJ + Karaoke Karaoke entertainment for the Kansas City area, including sales and rentals Readers, anything youd add to this list? What are your favorite karaoke songs to sing? Leave a comment below and let us know! Photo by  Richard Sunderland 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

How to Sing and Play Guitar 5 Methods To Try

How to Sing and Play Guitar 5 Methods To Try Suzy S. It doesnt matter if youre a guitar player who wants to sing along with your music, or a singer looking for accompaniment it can be tricky for all of us to learn how to coordinate playing the guitar and singing at the same time! Luckily, there are several ways to master how to sing and play guitar, and with a good amount of practice, you can learn how to master the skill. Before you begin, however, its smart to have a strong foundation in both playing the guitar and singing separately. Make sure youve learned the basics and corrected any bad habits, such as poor posture or incorrect technique. Next, you can move on to trying out the methods detailed below. Everyone learns differently, so try out each, figure out which one feels the most natural, and practice it often. With time, youll learn how to sing and play guitar like a pro! Method 1 Find an easy song that uses only a few easy guitar chords and has an uncomplicated rhythm. Memorize the words to the song and practice just singing it. Get a metronome and set it on 4/4 time, then play the song while singing, “1 and two and 3 and 4” repeatedly. After this exercise, begin singing the song and playing your music in 4/4 time. Method 2 Choose a song, set it up on your iPod/MP3 player, and sing or hum along with it. Practice until you can sing it without the music. Experiment with singing it in your head, too. Play the song on your guitar until you can play it without thinking about the chords, the progression, or anything else. Sing and play at the same time. Dont concentrate too hard default to your memory, and your subconscious should take over! Method 3 Distract yourself (and really work on your multi-tasking abilities) by watching television while playing and singing the song slowly. By shifting the focus elsewhere, youre less likely to get tripped up and it will become a more natural feeling. Method 4 Pick a song and memorize the words. Sing it aloud and sing it in your head without the guitar. Play the music on your guitar until you have memorized it too, and can play without even thinking about it. Now, go through the song (singing and playing) measure by measure. Repeat each measure, or a few measures at a time, until you can get through without errors. Method 5 Guitarist Ken Tamplin offers some great advice on how to sing and play guitar at the same time. Ken’s basic advice is to train yourself to play the song and sing the song on autopilot. He recommends the following process: First, get your guitar parts down. Practice and patience is the key to synchronizing your guitar playing and vocals. Stop thinking about playing and singing as two separate things. Play guitar and practice counting out loud in 4/4 time. Practice playing and counting in 4/4 time in your head. If you can, get a drum machine. Practice playing and singing along with the drum machine, adjusting the tempo as necessary. American musician and poet Sidney Lanier once said that Music is love in search of a word. You, too, can express yourself through your music and words! Find a method that works best for you, and enjoy the process of learning how to sing and play guitar like your favorite musicians. 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 Photo by  SabrinaDan Photo

Drawing Exercises for Learning to Draw

Drawing Exercises for Learning to Draw Practice Drawing in Between your Drawing lessons ChaptersSharpen Your Visual Memory to Improve Your Drawing TechniqueWork on Your Concentration and PatienceDraw Whenever You CanDon’t Stagnate in Your ArtGo to Museums and Art GalleriesShow People What You Have Drawn and PaintedSome people seem to think that the best way to improve your drawing technique is to just keep drawing as much as possible until divine inspiration rains down from heaven.You couldn’t be more wrong.To be sure, drawing as much as possible will help you progress as an artist, but it is not sufficient unto itself to learning how to draw well.During art lessons, drawing instructors will ensure that certain things become second nature to their students to help them develop their hand-eye co-ordination. But drawing lessons cost money, so you can't necessarily take one every day.So what can you do to improve your craft outside of drawing lessons?Drawing is above all, a passion. There is no fixed “sketching hour”- you should be free to draw whenever you like.Bu t how can you improve your technique without a drawing teacher breathing down your neck?Here are a few to tips to help you become the next Picasso.Go to Museums and Art GalleriesThe British Museum, the Tate Modern, the National Gallery… even if your drawing lessons are outside of London, there is sure to be some sort of museum near you!Take advantage and go visit - learn from the masters or from local artists. Your art teacher is certain to approve! It will help you find inspiration and improve your techniques.Though a lot of wonderful paintings are in private collections, some have escaped this fate and are now housed in the world’s most amazing museums, giving you an incredible window on art.Many museums in Britain are still free, though government cuts are forcing more and more to introduce entrance fees. They are usually easily accessible by public transportation.Looking at art helps you develop a critical eye. Whether you choose a guided tour or not, don’t hesitate to sto p for a few minutes in front of a piece to look at details - especially since a lot of paintings are very large.Take advantage of special exhibitions to broaden you artistic horizons.As you wander through the exhibit halls, you will discover the different artistic periods. Over the course of art history, various styles emerged. Painters took inspiration from their masters, then gave it their own personal twist.This created artistic currents such as:Constable’s RomanticismThe Dada movement with DuchampDewhurst’s Impressionismthe Cubism of William Roberts orMatisse and Fauvism.There are so many radically different styles that one of them is sure to strike a chord.The techniques they used also vary greatly depending on the pieces. Though oil painting is the technique most often associated with art museums, you will find other techniques as well, such as gouache or acrylic painting, and many have galleries and study groups with dry mediums. Study the strokes, their use of layering a nd highlights, the play of light and shadow, their composition and use of negative space.Other artists are inspired by museums, too. Take art lessons from the masters and visit art galleries! Photo on VisualHunt.comBut what is the point of all these paintings?Every one of them has a narrative behind the picture’s simple beauty. Love, violence, war, family, solitude… If you are lacking in inspiration, a little stroll through a museum will do you good.Don’t hesitate to go to special exhibitions and artist’s workshops, watch art films or take art books out of the library. Art is becoming ever more present in our lives - take advantage of it!Culture is an important part of the creative process. It lets you realize what has already been done and expand your horizons.Show People What You Have Drawn and PaintedThe best way to make progress is to meet critics head on!Take your drawings out of their pouches and show them to your friends and family to get their reactions. They will us ually be honest with you and won’t hesitate to tell you when something isn’t working.Critique will improve your drawing fast. But careful: don’t confuse negative critique with constructive critique. Tune out those who wish they could draw like you, telling you everything they would have done differently, and listen to those who actually tell you what parts of your drawing don't work and why. A too-large nose, disproportionate figure, problems of plane or perspective….That way, you will know what to be careful of in your next drawing!But positive feedback is important, too. It tells you what you are doing right - and what you should keep doing.You can also ask other participants in a drawing class to give their advice. Just like your materials exchange sessions, why not organise critique sessions in which everyone presents a work of art for feedback. They will have a more informed eye than someone who doesn’t draw.If you feel up to it, you can also organise your own little exhibition. And if that isn’t in the stars yet, be sure to keep your ears open for critiques during your end-of-year exhibition.Superprof has a range of private tutors to give you drawing lessons throughout the UK:drawing lessons Londondrawing lessons Sheffielddrawing lessons Glasgow

How to Explain Plagiarism to Your Elementary Student

How to Explain Plagiarism to Your Elementary Student Late elementary school is the time in which students first begin to write longer-length papers and execute more fact-based assignments. These types of academic assignments require students to learn how to identify and avoid plagiarism. Explaining this concept to younger students, however, can be challenging. When describing plagiarism to your elementary student, define the word, illustrate why its important to avoid it, and identify strategies for academic success. Keep reading to learn tactics to utilize when explaining plagiarism to your elementary student. Explain the definition of plagiarism to your elementary student The first step when helping your elementary student understand plagiarism is to define the term. In short, plagiarism occurs when an individual copies the ideas and/or words of another as his or her own work and fails to cite the source of that information. Your elementary student likely understands that stealing something from someone else is bad. It can be easy for a young student to understand that stealing physical objects, like personal belongings or money, is wrong. It can be a bit more difficult, however, to explain that its also possible to steal others ideas or words, and that doing so is just as serious an offense. Its important to find strategies to explain the concept in a way your student can personally relate to and understand. [RELATED: How Parents Can Help Students Setand AchieveAcademic Goals] Explain to your elementary student why its important to avoid plagiarism Make it clear that taking somethingwhether you can hold that item or notfrom someone else is wrong. Help your child understand that ideas and words have value, just like objects. Ask your student to put him- or herself in the shoes of someone who has had an idea or words taken by someone else, and ask how he or she would feel if another person tried to pass off his or her idea or words as their own. Teaching students to properly cite their sources and avoid plagiarism is important, because its an integral way to show respect to others throughout their academic careersand it can also help students avoid academic penalties. [RELATED: How Parents Can Help with Elementary Homework Challenges] Explain to your elementary student how he or she can avoid plagiarism When showing your student how to identify and avoid plagiarism, it can help to give examples. Ask your student to find a passage in his or her favorite book, and have your child summarize the passage without using any phrases from the snippet. Also spend some time reviewing your students class assignments with him or her, and examine the following questions: When mentioning another persons work, does he or she credit the sources used, and if so, were the citations used correctly? Does your student put the authors words in quotation marks? Does your student paraphrase the authors work using words and phrases different from those used by the source? Praise your student for using correct citations, as well. If you do identify plagiarism in your students work, show him or her the correct way to cite others ideas and words. His or her teacher will explain the correct way to cite these various works, and can be a good reference for tips on explaining this concept to your student. [RELATED: 3 Ways to Effectively Communicate With Your Childs Teacher] When teaching your student to avoid plagiarism, praise originality in his or her work. Applaud your student when he or she comes up with new ideas, and show your child how to complement their own ideas with the ideas of others. 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.

How to Successfully Answer a GMAT Sample Sentence Correction Question

How to Successfully Answer a GMAT Sample Sentence Correction Question GMAT MBA Admissions Blog The GMAT is the first and only standardized admissions test designed specifically for graduate business and management programs. Though in recent years most business schools accept the GRE exam, taking the GMAT can set you apart from other applicants. The GMAT measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills, the two most relevant skills to the world’s top graduate business programs. You can learn more about the GMAT exam here. In the video below, we put some of that critical thinking to the test as we tackle a Sample Sentence Correction question, one like you’d find in the Verbal section of the GMAT. Begin by Setting Up Your Scratch Pad: Write the Question number List a, b, c, d, e to represent answer choices, X them out as you eliminate each Draw a line next to the question number to write the error once you identify it Utilize Obvious Easy 2/3 Answer Choice Splits Look for similarities/differences in the answers. In this example, 2 of the answer choices begin with the word “indicate” and the other 3 begin with “indicates.” Spotting this “split” in the answers helps us determine whether to use the singular or plural verb. Read Carefully to Find the Intended Subject Identify the subject in the non-underlined portion of the sentence, this will help you determine if your answer will be in singular or plural form, ensuring subject-verb agreement. Once you determine this, you can eliminate any answer choices by placing an x next to those which are subject verb errors (in the incorrect form). Going back to your scratch pad â€" write out the error you have identified. You always want to evaluate the category of error, not just specific, individual errors. In this case, its subject/verb agreement (singular vs. plural). Go back and read the sentence inserting whichever answer you believe to be correct. Remember, we always want to use the non-underlined portion of the sentence as the answer key to match to the underlined option. About the Author Stefan Maisnier is the Director of Online instruction as well as an expert online GMAT tutor.

English Vocabulary for Socialising ?? - Learn English with Harry

English Vocabulary for Socialising ?? - Learn English with Harry In this post you will learn socialising English vocabulary words and phrasal verbs. Socialising with Friends Vocabulary | Image What better way is there to enjoy a coffee or cup of tea than with a friend who drops in on you to spend an hour or so in your company? Catching up with the gossip and chilling out on a Saturday or Sunday morning may just be the tonic you need to get over the week day blues of office politics!Alternatively a scheduled meeting with friends in a city centre coffee shop or even in the gym gives you the chance to find out about the comings and goings of your mutual acquaintances and mates. Learning about old school or university colleagues who you have not come across for a few years is better than traipsing around a shopping mall packed with shoppers. You might even find the time to chat up a new “friend”.In this short extract, which has been written informally, I have used many common everyday phrasal verbs a feature of modern day English. Socialising with Friends Vocabulary - English for Socialising CLOSE KNITa few friends who are special friends who know you and each other well. We can also refer to a tight circle of friends.ex. They were a close-knit group of friends who truly enjoyed meeting and welcoming new people.TO UNWIND FROMto relax and get rid of any stressex. It was the perfect  trip to unwind from the hectic routine.TO DROP IN ONsomeone who visits you or who you visit without making an arrangement or appointment.ex. I was passing his house so dropped in on him to see how he was.TO CATCH UP WITHto find out all the gossip and information. What has been happening since you last spoke or met each otherex. It was good to meet up and catch up on old times and find out the latest news.CHILLING OUTrelaxing in a friendly atmosphere away from the stresses and strains of everyday life.ex. I had a lovely massage in the spa and enjoyed chilling out on the beach each day.TO FIND OUT ABOUTto get the information you were looking for or needed.ex. I spoke to Mary’s father to find o ut about the arrangements for the wedding.TO ASK SOMEONE OVERto invite someone to your houseex. It did seem rather short notice to  ask friends over for  dinner.TO COME ACROSSthis can be used both positively or negatively.I came across his name in an old diary. I had not thought about him for years. OrI haven’t come across him since I moved to another town.This means I have not met him since I moved to another town.TO TRAIPSE AROUND to wander / walk with out any real purpose trying to find something you want or need.ex. I traipsed around every shop in the high street looking for that book but could not find it anywhere.TO CHAT UPto talk casually to someone in a slightly flirtatious way with the hope you might get a date.ex. He chatted up the new secretary last week and is taking her to the cinema this weekend.