Definition of Oxidizing Agents

Definition of Oxidizing AgentsOxidizing agents are organic compounds that react with the oxygen in an organic substance and break down it to its constituent elements. The oxidation process can be performed chemically or it can be accomplished through physical processes. Depending on which method is used, oxidizing agents will be included in many scientific procedures.An oxidizing agent is simply any chemical or organic compound that reacts with the oxygen to form water, carbon dioxide, or a combination of the two. Water, carbon dioxide, and a combination of the two are known as condensation products. Both water and carbon dioxide are liquids and gases that are non-toxic, inert, and non-combustible. These substances are commonly used in preparing fuels for vehicles.A unique catalyst, such as hydrochloric acid, is sometimes used to react with the oxygen in an organic substance to generate a greater amount of heat than could be generated by a certain other type of catalyst. Often referr ed to as a 'water-burning' catalyst, this kind of catalyst acts as a catalyst to accelerate the oxidation of a given substance, by creating more of a product that would have otherwise been produced by the breaking down of the substance to its constituent elements. For example, ammonia reacts with oxygen to generate acetaldehyde.Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and other combustible gases react with the oxidizing agent to produce water, carbon dioxide, and a combination of the two. The condensation products of hydrogen and other oxidizing agents are also referred to as carbonyl compound.By the same reasoning, some methods of oxidation that use bismuth oxychloride and phosphoric acid are referred to as the metal oxide reaction. This reaction is also known as the life-cycle method. Sometimes there are additional steps after the metal oxide reaction. For example, ammonia and nitric acid react with carbon dioxide to form carbon monoxide, which is toxic.Acids, bases, and organic and inorganic compounds all react with oxidizing agents to form condensation products, as well as other products, such as aqueous solutions, gaseous solutions, and solid compounds. Sometimes these products are referred to as fuel.When the oxidation reaction occurs, a chemical reaction occurs between the oxygen and the chemicals being attacked. The reaction makes the organic compound more soluble and weakens it. As a result, the polymer will break down and decompose. Other examples of oxidation reactions include the formation of gases, the formation of oxides, and the formation of solids.

7 Strategies for Making SAT Prep Fun

7 Strategies for Making SAT Prep Fun When you have ADHD its important to make studying as fun as possible. After all, it is much easier to focus on something that you find interesting, right? With ADHD, knowing how to study for the SAT is half the battle. While nothing can take the place of a structured SAT study program, these fun activities can be great supplements. Since theyre fun and interesting, youll be able to stay focused even after youve reached your attention spans limit with your traditional test prep materials. Make the most of these activities and strategies by reviewing your practice test results. Identify key areas where you need the most improvement, and choose the activities that tap into those areas. Also, consider using motivators. For example, commit to studying your test prep materials for 1 hour, and then reward yourself for time spent on one of the following activities. Play Word Games. Word games can make the task of building your vocabulary less tedious. While there are many websites available that provide vocabulary building games and exercises, maximize your study time by using a tool that is specifically designed for the SAT. Word Dynamo is an excellent app (for iOS and Android) created by Dictionary.com. They have specific SAT prep games, with word matching, crossword puzzles, and digital flashcards. You can track your progress and earn points and badges to help you stay motivated. Memorize Math Concepts with Pinterest. If you are a visual learner, then pictures and images will go a long way in helping you grasp and memorize math concepts. Youll find thousands of helpful math-related graphics on Pinterest. Print them off, or better yet, copy them by hand into your own sketchpad. In the process of recreating the diagram or image youll encode important details into your memory. Just make sure to give yourself a time limit for each diagram so you dont spend hours focused on only one math concept! Read the New York Times. Students have been told to read the New York Times to improve their vocabulary for just about as along as the SAT has been in existence. While you may be tempted to tune out as soon as you hear New York Times, do yourself a favor and check out the 182 Questions to Write or Talk About section designed specifically for high school students. (https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/13/182-questions-to-write-or-talk-about/ ). It contains interesting student opinion questions, like Is cheating getting worse? Do you think a healthier lunch program is a lost cause? and Is school designed more for girls than boys? with responses and opinions from students across the country. Each question is linked to a relevant New York Times article or opinion piece. When the article you are reading is an opinion piece, make notes about the argument the author is building and the techniques they use to strengthen their logic to help yourself prepare for the SAT writing section. You can also add your own responses to the online dialogue as a way to practice your writing skills. Play SAT Jeopardy. Jeopardy Labs (www.jeopardylabs.com) was created by an undergraduate student at Washington State as a platform to help students and teachers create their own online Jeopardy games. The site contains games created by previous users, like New SAT Math (https://jeopardylabs.com/play/new-sat-math) and SAT writing (https://jeopardylabs.com/play/sat-writing-jeopardy-3). You can play as a single player or you can play with friends for some friendly competition. Since one of the best ways to learn new information is to create materials yourself, consider creating your own Jeopardy games on this site based on practice test questions that youve found challenging. Read for Pleasure. Reading is one of the best things you can do to prepare for the SAT. The test itself entails reading long, dense passages that require extended focus and concentration. So, the more reading practice you have the better. In addition, many of the vocabulary words on the SAT can be found in moderately challenging non-fiction books. Pick a non-fiction book on a topic that you find interesting and dive in! As you come across unfamiliar words, look up their meaning online and make an effort to understand how they are used in context. Watch Educational Videos. Give yourself a break from reading by watching educational videos. Review your practice test results and identify a few areas where you need to improve your knowledge. Focus your video search on these topics. Most people will easily be distracted by fun, non-educational videos when they search on YouTube, so stay on task by searching on www.Hippocampus.org instead. This site contains links to an impressive collection of educational videos that cover almost every topic on the SAT. Study with Friends. If youre an extrovert and find it hard to stay motivated when you study alone, organize a study group with some of your most motivated friends. Use your study group time to play competitive games, like Jeopardy, or practice exercising and reviewing your writing skills. Quiz your friends on vocabulary and math facts using flashcards that you create yourself or find online. Just remember to carve out independent study time as well, especially for information that you need to rehearse and commit to memory. Preparing for the SAT takes time and commitment, but parts of the process can be fun! Do yourself a favor and dont wait until you are a couple of months away from the SAT to start some of these activities. Building your SAT reading, writing, and math skills over time will give you a big advantage in the long run. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.

Advanced English Listening Exercise Bullet in the Brain

Advanced English Listening Exercise Bullet in the Brain One of my longtime favorite podcasts has been The New Yorkers fiction podcast. In this podcast, The New Yorker invites modern authors to select and read their most favorite short fiction stories that the magazine has published, which happen to be among the best in American literature. The recordings are free to listen to on the web, or to download to your mp3 player.The stories make great advanced English listening exercises. The ideas are complex, and the grammar and vocabulary as difficult as it comes. The story Ive chosen for this blog post, Bullet in the Brain, is particularly difficult. So difficult that Im embedding a link here to a PDF version of the story so you can follow along (I recommend trying to listen first).The story is fairly short, but tells a fantastic story of a book critic going too far when he starts to criticize a bank robber. This audio includes some interesting insight from The New Yorkers fiction editor, Deborah Treisman, and American author T.C. Boyle.Here is the link to the online audio of the story.Below youll find a list of listening questions to try and answer after hearing Bullet in the Brain. Click here to contact us if youd like to take an English class based on this story.Why was Anders in a bad mood at the beginning of the story?What kind of temper did this put him in? Why does the author use this word?What was his job?What was he known for?What do you think towering hatred means?One of you tellers ____ the alarm, youre all ____ ____, got it?What made Anders start laughing at the bank robbers?What did Anders do when he looked at the paintings on the ceiling?Why did Anders burst out laughing after the bank robber yelled at him?What did the robber do then?Why did Anders have so much time to think when the bullet passed through his brain?What did his dying mother say of his father?He did not remember when __________ began to remind him of _________ else.What is different about the way Coyles cousin speaks?What is the irony betwe en Anders memory (the one he does think about) and his situation with the robbers?What words could you use to describe Anders personality in the present?What kind of person do you think Anders was, when you hear about the memories he didnt think of?

5 PC Games For the Non-Gamer

5 PC Games For the Non-Gamer Image via Flickr user SS Games Online.Youre a test subject forced by a sinister, narcissistic robot to run through dangerous experiments, armed with a trusty gun that can shoot blue and orange portals. In one portal, out the other. Simple enough, right? Add in some devilishly difficult puzzles, a smattering of subtle, dry wit that will make you chuckle, an innovative physics system and you have the Portal series. The games are addicting, immersive, smart, and darkly hilarious. Just dont believe the AI when she says shell give you cake.2. Plants vs. ZombiesImage via Flickr user Allen GarvinQuick! There are zombies coming towards your lawn! What do you do? Plants vs. Zombies says, Gardening. Popcaps tower defense game has the player utilize a full arsenal of plants, from peashooters to wallnuts, to keep zombies off their lawn. With mini-games, puzzle and survival modes to flesh out the experience, Plants vs. Zombies also features an amusing cast of undead and plant characters. The game caters to gamers of all skill levels, starting off easy and gradually increasing in difficulty each level, making this games learning curve a very short one. Dont let the cute zombies eat your brains; fight back with the power of chlorophyll!3. The Sims 3Image via Flickr user joshweptThe Sims 3 is a god game. You put yourself in the place of a god and control every action your sims make. You are in charge of every aspect of their lives, and are responsible for meeting their needs (hygiene, hunger, bladder, fun, etc.) and fulfilling their wishes. With almost endless possibilities to which friends your Sim makes, what jobs they will take, what personality they have, what their house will look like, the choice is all yours what to do with the game. Surprisingly engrossing, The Sims 3 is a great game for closet interior designers, the inner sadists in us that like to watch our Sims burn literally, and basically everyone who enjoys being in control of life.4. Assassins Creed seriesImag e via Flickr user shanewarne_6000Templars vs. Assassins â€" the epic battle that has spawned five major games. Taking on the role of Desmond Miles, a man who explores the pasts of his Assassin ancestors through a device called the Animus, players use parkour and fighting moves to sneak, sprint and slaughter their way through ancient cities. With a major following in the gamer community, Assassins Creed is a series that requires a bit of a learning curve, but after learning the basics, youll be running through cities with the best of them, assassinating targets, and slinking around rooftops with the best of them. The stunningly beautiful animation, historical accuracy and immense sense of freedom make the Assassins Creed series excellent gateway games for non-gamers looking to join the fight!5. SkyrimImage via Flickr user JBLivinThe fifth installment in Bethesdas Elder Scrolls series, Skyrim is all over the web, in memes and articles alike. Whats all the hype about? The game features a gorgeously detailed world that encourages players to do whatever they want. Players can slay mighty dragons or choose to skin rabbits instead, they can go on as many or as few side quests as they wish, and have a blast doing so. The compelling game has a reputation of sucking people in for weeks on end with its choose-your-own-adventure style plot and a whopping average of 75 hours of gameplay. If youre not one for going outside and youve got a hankering for adventure, pick up Skyrim and start battling dragons!These five games earned my picks for great games that both non-gamers and pro-gamers can enjoy. Are you planning on using your winter break to catch up on some gaming? Let us know in the comments!

Language Marketplace Explained

Language Marketplace Explained It seems a number of people are still not familiar with the Language Marketplace, including how to choose a good teacher, and how much it costs to learn online.   We have a few tutorial videos (English, Español, Deutsch, Italiano, and Français) explaining how the Language Teachers section works.   But for those of you who prefer the text form, heres another explanation. Click on Language Teachers in the left-hand navigation box. First, choose your search criteria: Teaches: Choose the language youre looking to study. This lists the language the teacher will teach you. Professional Teacher / Language Tutor: Do you need a teacher with professional teaching experience, or is a language tutor more suitable for your learning? More explanation of this here. Native Speaker: Do you wish to learn from someone who speaks that language as their mother tongue? If youre an advanced learner of the language, this may be more important to you than for beginners. Check this to find native speaking teachers of the language youre learning. Free Trial Available: If you want to have a trial session with the teacher before you pay for lessons, mark this option and you will only be shown teachers who offer Free Trial.   (You must have ITC in your account to be a Free Trial.) Price (ITC per hour): If you only want to be shown teachers who fit within your budget, you may select it here. ITC are italkis internal currency, known as italki Credits or ITCs.   US$1 = 10ITC. Then click Browse to search by your specified criteria. Second, after your new personalized list has loaded, choose which order in which you want to view the matching teachers. Ratings: Sorts from highest to lowest (none) the level of positive feedback ratings the teacher has received from other italki students.   Shown by 1-5 Gold Stars.   More details here in our FAQ. Price: Sorts from lowest to highest price in ITC per hour.   ITC are not US$.   1 ITC equals US$0.1 Once you find a few teachers that match your criteria and interests, click on their picture or name to few their profile.   Here you can learn more about them, check their availability schedule, and book a session with them. Learning online is very quick, easy, and affordable.   Get started today! Language Marketplace Explained It seems a number of people are still not familiar with the Language Marketplace, including how to choose a good teacher, and how much it costs to learn online.   We have a few tutorial videos (English, Español, Deutsch, Italiano, and Français) explaining how the Language Teachers section works.   But for those of you who prefer the text form, heres another explanation. Click on Language Teachers in the left-hand navigation box. First, choose your search criteria: Teaches: Choose the language youre looking to study. This lists the language the teacher will teach you. Professional Teacher / Language Tutor: Do you need a teacher with professional teaching experience, or is a language tutor more suitable for your learning? More explanation of this here. Native Speaker: Do you wish to learn from someone who speaks that language as their mother tongue? If youre an advanced learner of the language, this may be more important to you than for beginners. Check this to find native speaking teachers of the language youre learning. Free Trial Available: If you want to have a trial session with the teacher before you pay for lessons, mark this option and you will only be shown teachers who offer Free Trial.   (You must have ITC in your account to be a Free Trial.) Price (ITC per hour): If you only want to be shown teachers who fit within your budget, you may select it here. ITC are italkis internal currency, known as italki Credits or ITCs.   US$1 = 10ITC. Then click Browse to search by your specified criteria. Second, after your new personalized list has loaded, choose which order in which you want to view the matching teachers. Ratings: Sorts from highest to lowest (none) the level of positive feedback ratings the teacher has received from other italki students.   Shown by 1-5 Gold Stars.   More details here in our FAQ. Price: Sorts from lowest to highest price in ITC per hour.   ITC are not US$.   1 ITC equals US$0.1 Once you find a few teachers that match your criteria and interests, click on their picture or name to few their profile.   Here you can learn more about them, check their availability schedule, and book a session with them. Learning online is very quick, easy, and affordable.   Get started today!

All Work and No Play - ALOHA Mind Math

All Work and No Play “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” Fred Rogers It’s common for parents to wonder how our kids are having a much tougher time of it, and how much more of a fun and carefree time we had as children. While trying to enrich our kids’ lives with extra-curricular activities we shouldn’t forget the importance of play! Here’s why playing and the outdoors should be an important part of kids lives’: Reduces stress: Playing an outdoor game and expending that built-up energy is a great way to reduce stress in kids. The endorphins that are released when you are active are a major reason for this feel-good factor. As kids grow older, they require a certain amount of physical activity, and recent studies have shown that even children who are hyperactive could experience calming benefits from exercise. Improves concentration: Many recent studies like this one seem to indicate that including exercise and fitness in your child’s schedule contributes to improving their cognitive functioning in class. This was also the case for children diagnosed with ADHD where it was found that a half-hour of physical activity before school resulted in better attention spans in the classroom. Pic source: http://bit.ly/1x5Mr1a Builds social skills: Playing a sport has a social aspect as well! Being a member of a team helps children learn about team dynamics and how to interact with others to achieve a common goal. A lot of long-time friendships may begin on the sports field. Moving towards fitness and health: Once you make a beginning to introduce physical activity as a part of your child’s daily routing, you are setting them up to continue with this healthy approach for life. As adults, we know how tough it is to make time for fitness routines in our sedentary lives, so let’s start our kids on this path early and make it a habit! About ALOHA Mind Math ALOHA Mind Math has been guiding children between the ages of five through 12 years to achieve academic excellence since 2007. The interactive learning process is proven to enhance a child’s math, reading and writing capabilities. The teachers also assist children in developing skills and abilities such as observation and listening that result in the overall growth of the child. ALOHA Mind Math is currently training children all over the United States of America with more than 150 centers. For more details on this unique program, please visitalohamindmath.comor search for the center closest to you by using our locatoralohamindmath.com/locations/.

NIVA International School

NIVA International School NIVA International School NIVA International school is Thailands premier American school committed to individual success. NIVA International School first entered the Thai education scene in 1991 as Niva Overseas School (NOS) catering to overseas students who wanted to prepare and take the International General Certificate of Secondary Education examinations to qualify for admission to higher education in Thailand and overseas. Niva International Kindergarten (NIK) opened in 1999 to cater to the younger siblings of the students of NOS. Today, NIVA IS serves over 450 students who come from approximately 20-30 different countries. All subjects at NIVA International School, with the exception of Thai, Chinese and modern languages, are taught in the English language. In 2004, to formalize NIVA International School as a comprehensive basic education school, the administration submitted an American curriculum to be considered by the Thai Ministry of Education. The curriculum was approved allowing our students a K-12, American/International path to graduation. To date, 100% of all NIVA graduates enter college/university education of their choice in Thailand and overseas, and many of them have received full scholarships to study in USA, England, Australia, Netherlands, Japan, China and Thailand.

Unit Chemistry Helps

Unit Chemistry HelpsWith the diverse nature of medicines and other medicinal items, unit chemistry serves as a great background in which to investigate the properties of a drug or item. Unit chemistry is an international term for the application of chemistry and mathematics to the study of substances. This method enables to understand chemical structure and how they work. It includes the study of the basic factors of drug properties and effects.There are two main sources for learning online unit chemistry. There are numerous texts online that are based on the units in which the reader is required to derive the property of the substance and its effects. A graduate student can study the properties of the compound to be used. This is used to help comprehend a compound and its interaction with the body.There are also many other resources available for online learning of units. For this, students have to use multiple subjects. There are various theories and explanations used for unit chem istry in the United States and in many other countries, as well. Different universities offer different online units for the class that the student has to complete.Another common unit theory and procedure used in the United States are used in Europe. In addition, in some areas of South America, China, Japan, Middle East, South Africa, Russia, and India the practice of using units in the natural sciences is mandatory. This helps in creating a better understanding of a field. Additionally, it helps students learn that such principles are applicable to medicine. The value of unit chemistry is to understand how compounds relate to chemical reactions, so that one can predict how drugs will interact with the body.Chemistry has many applications in medicine. One of the major applications in medicine is the identification of drugs. The designation of drugs can be done based on their potency and toxicity. When this happens, one can use the appropriate prescription or over the counter medicin e. In order to formulate a drug, a few key factors must be thought about. Chemical composition, chemical reactions, and properties of the compound are all of importance. These factors determine the mode of action or mechanism of action. In addition, others, like contact point, duration of action, etc. have to be taken into consideration. These factors can easily be gathered from reading material and by comparing them with the known properties of the drug.Research has been done to make more in-depth material and medicinal articles for the purpose of understanding the properties of chemicals and medical effects. This is needed by the doctor who is treating patients for a long time. Online education is able to improve knowledge and increase knowledge of this disease. All these factors are available for the students studying online.

Understanding Corrosion Definition

Understanding Corrosion DefinitionCorrosion definition is a complicated topic with many elements which can be confusing to people. It is one of the processes that may lead to serious damage to metal. It usually refers to metals which corrode easily because of heavy metallic content and water. But what does corrosion is?Corrosion in itself means corrosion is caused by hydrolysis of metal components. This refers to the chemical reaction between two substances or atoms in contact with each other. The presence of high hydrolytic strength in material leads to corrosion and cracking of metal. However, if there is low hydrolytic strength in the metal and presence of salts or acids present, it may cause oxidation instead of corrosion.Corrosion definition can be said to be any process or mechanism of failure in a chemical reaction in which water, salt or acid molecules are introduced into the system. In its basic meaning, corrosion is defined as a process where a substance such as alkaline io ns moves through a surface and moves the component to a lower level of a solution. So, in effect, corrosion is an accident in which a chemical reaction can destroy or weaken the material.Corrosion is the process of oxidizing the metal due to its presence of heavy metal in its structure. Many people can come across incorrect and bad discussion about corrosion definition but I will tell you in brief that corrosion is always caused by a combination of acid and water. We all know that corrosion is common in our everyday life as it is that metallic substances which are not pure or water soluble gets exposed to the acid or the alkaline level of water. If we consider the mineral deposits on the surface of metals, we get an idea of corrosion definition.You may also have encountered the industrial waste which contain a small amount of acids, grease, oil sludge affects the metal and becomes corrosive. They often get deposited on steel parts and rust easily. So, corrosion is mostly caused by a cidic liquids or water. The things that can further weaken the components such as the excess of acid and the presence of salts can be scientifically defined as corrosion or breakdown.Corrosion is defined as loss of physical capability of material due to either material decomposition or environmental influences. It is not like the things that make corrosion happen are dangerous but you should avoid them because they could cause you a lot of damage. These things are usually done intentionally. One way to avoid contamination by toxic materials in an environment is to limit the collection and storage of toxins.One common question that I got from students is how the corrosion occurs. This is a simple answer to your question. The chemical reaction between elements produces a variety of reactions that are hard to control such as ignition, melting, burning, oxidation, swelling, and fluorescence. In other words, every element in the environment reacts to some extent with the metals present i n the environment.