How Much Can You Learn in Organic Chemistry?

How Much Can You Learn in Organic Chemistry?When you start learning organic chemistry, the first question you may ask is how much can be learned in a day. In fact, it's impossible to answer that question since you will be studying for over a year. That's why, you have to decide how many units to take and that will also depend on your own pace.Once you know how many units you need to take, you will have to decide whether you want to take as many or as few units as you can afford. Most of the textbooks suggest taking as many units as you can afford. However, if you plan to take a chemical engineering course, which requires even more units, you may want to think twice about whether you can afford them.Once you know the number of units to take, you can get a list of labs. Generally, the labs will be arranged in a way that includes two or three chapters with the labs as sub-units within each chapter. This means that you can study for an entire semester without taking more than five labs p er day.The labs will include labs on compounds, organic solvents, and the various reactions between these materials. They will include common laboratory experiments, some of which you can carry out even before you finish your lab. However, some of the labs will require you to study in the lab. Depending on your purpose, you may choose to take the labs during classes or at home.While lab work and the study of chemical properties are good foundations for organic chemistry, there are other labs that are used to cover the essential topics and methods used in this field. These labs include methods for determining or calibrating chemical mixtures. They also include procedures for resolving compounds that have been identified by any of the fundamental rules in organic chemistry.There are a lot of labs that involve physical variables and reactions. These labs give you opportunities to investigate the role played by various chemical ingredients, including base pairs, halogens, base derivativ es, ions, hydroxides, and solvents. At the end of your Organic Chemistry 2 lab, you will be able to tell what you have learned.Organic chemistry is a lot more than just the study of compounds. It is also a study of the components and the interactions between those components. Thus, it is not surprising that there are so many labs, which cover various aspects of organic chemistry.

Learn Bass Guitar How to Play a Walking Bass Line in 3 Steps

Learn Bass Guitar How to Play a Walking Bass Line in 3 Steps Megan L. Looking for a way to make your bass lines move? Bass guitar teacher  Miller W.  shares his three step plan to creating walking bass lines The walking bass line is one of the most fundamental parts of American music. It is found most commonly in blues and jazz, but as you learn bass guitar, you will hear its influence in almost any style of music. A walking bass line provides a strong rhythmic and harmonic foundation by smoothly moving from each chord to the next using four quarter notes per bar, or three quarter notes per bar in 3/4 time. Many bass players have based their entire careers on their creative and innovative walking lines. Upright bass players like Jimmy Blanton, Ray Brown, Ron Carter, and Paul Chambers were some of the first musicians to make the walking bass line an art form all its own, and that tradition is so widespread that some of the best electric bass players like Victor Wooten, Jaco Pastorius, Christian McBride, and John Pattituci cite those walking lines as major influences in their musical development. Playing a walking bass line is fun and easy if you follow these three simple steps: 1. Learn the Chord Changes Familiarize yourself with the chord changes and when they occur in a song. Play through the changes a few times using only the root note of each chord (e.g. a Bb for a Bb7 chord). 2. Add Arpeggios Now that you’re familiar with the chord changes, play through them again, but this time arpeggiate each chord (e.g. play Bb â€" D â€" F â€" Ab for a Bb7 chord). The most enjoyable and creative part of playing walking bass lines is finding new and interesting ways to outline each chord, so make sure you practice as many variations of arpeggiating the chord as possible. 3. Add Passing Tones One of the most important and essential features of a walking bass line is that every chord, or at least the vast majority, is approached by a half-step above or below. This means that if the chord changes move from Bb to F, on the last quarter note before the F, you would play either an E or an F#. This is particularly important in jazz due to the very chromatic nature of the music. In more advanced walking lines, you can employ a similar technique within the chord by putting one or two “chromatic passing tones” between the notes of the chord (e.g. Bb â€" D â€" Ab â€" A â€" Bb for a Bb7 chord). One of the most common places to find walking bass lines is in blues music. Walking bass is so instrinsic to the blues that you would be hard pressed to find a better example. Here is a sample bass tab over a Bb 12-Bar Blues: Notice that in Bar 2 the line moves Ab â€" A â€" Bb instead of fully outlining the Eb7. This is a common substitution used to make the line flow more smoothly. Similarly, notice that in Bar 6, the note immediately preceding the Bb in bar 7 is a G, which does not follow the rule of approaching the new chord by half-step. This is done so often that it would almost sound wrong if the line did follow the half-step rule. The beauty of walking bass lines is that there are exceptions to every rule, and those exceptions are what allow you to be creative and make the lines your own. Now you have all the tools you need for creating your own walking bass lines. Good luck and have fun! Learn more guitar and bass guitar techniques by taking lessons with a private instructor. Search for a guitar teacher today!   Miller W. teaches acoustic guitar, bass guitar, music theory and upright bass in Orange, CA. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Music at Santa Barbara and has been teaching students since 2008.  Learn more about Miller W. here! 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 Mark Blevis

English Present Perfect Video with Exercise

English Present Perfect Video with Exercise One of the most difficult tenses in English for many students to master is the present perfect. Its more complicated than it appears, partially because, even though its called present perfect, we can use it to talk about the past, and partially because it has 3 different uses.So weve created video to help you learn the present perfect.Watch the video below, and then try the exercises.Ok, so we learned there are 3 ways the present perfect is used in English.  For an action that began in the past  but still continues.For an action that happened in the indefinite past (no particular date) and is important to the current situationFor an action that happened in the past but the time is not mentioned.Which of the 3 different uses of present perfect are in the sentences below?1. I have lived here since 2006.2. Youre thinking about moving to Buenos Aires? I have lived there, and its nice.3. I have been to 5 foreign countries.4. I have worked here for 12 years.5. You like the food at the new restaurant? Ive eaten there, and I wasnt impressed.Write three sentences of your own, with each of the 3 ways of using the present perfect.Write your answers in comments, and well respond!Weve got more videos for learning English! Afnan 1. I have worked at zain company since 20112. I have worked in 3 different companies3. I Am feeling hungry susana gonzalez I have loved you since I met you Katy has traveled around the world because is a famous singer My boyfriend has eaten the best noddles in the world

Celebrating Halloween with Da Share Z0ne

Celebrating Halloween with Da Share Z0ne via @dasharez0ne Through the jarring dissonance of its gothic, biker-horror imagery and it’s vulnerable, pitiable text, Da Share Z0ne deftly needles at the hypocritical constructs of masculinity with a gnarled, bony skeleton finger. So in honor of Halloween, here’s a short gallery of some of Da Share Z0ne’s inimitable work. GREAT HAIR; SELF CARE pic.twitter.com/CTWiXbw4cu â€" da share z0ne (@dasharez0ne) October 6, 2016 This recent Share Z0ne offering is one of my all-time favorites. Here we see a skeleton blow-drying what appears to be either a) a head full of gorgeous auburn hair or b) flames. It’s the sprawling reams of background text, though, that elevate the meme. As he is wont to do, Admin is airing his grievances or the things in life that bring him particular sorrow. A couple of my favorites include “Elon Musk says the world is a computer” and “Ethical consumption is impossible with capitalism.” duckING HELL WTF pic.twitter.com/C9xB9BVBBM â€" da share z0ne (@dasharez0ne) September 21, 2016 Anyone who has gone spelunking down between the couch cushions as the Mario Kart theme menu blares incessantly from the TV can understand why Admin is so peeved that he’s down a Wiimote. If the sword wielding, controller surfing skeleton didn’t spook the perp into returning the goods, I don’t think there’s much hope. THINK ABOUIT IT pic.twitter.com/v1wBFVNDuE â€" da share z0ne (@dasharez0ne) September 1, 2016 Here again Admin invokes Elon Musk, this time assailing his star-gazing hubris. This post was a response to Space X’s Falcon 9 explosion, which destroyed the rocket and its commercial satellite payload. Between the explosion and Admin’s meme, Musk and Space X are facing an uphill battle to regain some dignity. HELL YEAH pic.twitter.com/ukJXPwIxb3 â€" da share z0ne (@dasharez0ne) May 29, 2016 Da Share Z0ne has always made great use of acrostic poetry. Here, it looks like Admin is responding to some ignorant jerks who get off on denigrating people’s sexuality. Well, the joke will be on them when they see how well manicured Admin’s hedges are. IS GENDER TH CAUSE OR THE SYMPTOM..WHO CARES IM SHOOTIN IT pic.twitter.com/sEvdGV0aZ6 â€" da share z0ne (@dasharez0ne) July 30, 2016 Admin’s brief ruminations on gender. Ultimately, he opts to just shoot it. Down with the patriarchy!

Nutella -- Is It, or Isnt It

Nutella -- Is It, or Isn't It Photo Via: https://3dprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/3dp_nutellalock_nutella_jar.jpg So in recent news, everything causes cancer. Just joking … but not really. According to some recent controversy, Nutella (yes, the hazelnut goodness that we are all obsessed with) has potentially cancer-causing ingredients. Which for many is pretty alarming news, especially for a food that’s so high-profile and so well liked in general. College students are especially worried (mostly because Nutella is life, but also because it’s a staple in our diets that we aren’t prepared to get rid of). According to a recent report from the European Food Safety Authority (leave it to Europe to ruin a good thing), Nutella could be dangerous to your health. And this is big, as the EFSA is equivalent to our FDA. In other words, it’s a big deal. But should you stop purchasing that spreadable goodness? That’s where the controversy comes into play. According to the report, palm oil, one of the main ingredients in Nutella (the reason for that creamy, flavorful spread), is the dangerous component that’s potentially cancer-causing. Palm oil, of course, isn’t limited to just Nutella, but also baked goods (like pastries and cakes) and margarine (butter, for those of us that need it spelled out). And, to make matters even more difficult, it’s not necessarily the palm oil that’s of concern, but how it’s processed and heated. Basically, you refine the oil, which changes its color and eliminates its smell. So this is why processed foods containing this ingredient are in question. To process the foods, you heat the palm oil to temperatures over 392 degrees Fahrenheit, which creates a “potentially carcinogenic contaminant” that creates the health concern. So really, it’s not until you process the palm oil that it becomes “potentially” dangerous. Again, this is a controversy at the moment, and conclusive evidence isn’t available yet. Basically, the issue is that it isn’t possible to determine how much of the “contaminant” is in the processed product and then, to make matters even more difficult, there is no way to tell how much of this contaminant individuals are consuming. So while there is a possibility that the carcinogenic is being created, it’s unclear whether the food is safe to eat, or if it’s actually harmful. To put this into perspective, the EFSA didn’t recommend banning palm oil, and they didn’t make any comments on heating the ingredient to over 200 degrees Celsius. In other words, don’t throw out all of your Nutella just yet. On top of this, Nutella does use palm oil, but it processes at temperatures that fall below the 200 degree Celsius mark. In fact, Nutella is combined at low temperatures specifically to decrease the number of contaminants. So of the processed foods, Nutella might be the safest at the moment. And it helps that the EFSA also didn’t mention Nutella processing. This debate is surfacing now in the U.S., but in Europe, this has been ongoing for several years. People have debated back and forth about the dangerous effects of palm oil, and a few supermarket chains have removed palm oils from their store brand products, just in case. And the fact that it’s surfacing here now doesn’t validate the study in any way everyone is still very unclear whether palm oil products are bad for your health. So essentially, the EFSA is releasing the report to keep everyone informed and to give consumers a choice as to whether or not they want to consume the product. Until there is definitive evidence that suggests otherwise, Nutella is pretty much safe. Of course, it still isn’t healthy, so don’t forget that it’s a product that’s very high in sugar and very low in protein (of course, this won’t stop us, but it’s good to know nonetheless). But in the meantime, be vigilant when it comes to the ingredients in your food, as more and more ‘bad items are popping up in studies across the globe. What it comes down to is this: know what you’re putting into your body, and, just in general, try to eat healthy. Fruits and vegetables are always good, non-processed foods are preferable and you don’t have to avoid processed food entirely, but don’t limit your diet to Pizza Rolls and Lean Cuisines. If you do, you aren’t doing your body any favors. Essentially, don’t let these studies scare you away from any foods, but keep an eye out for new studies as well because, in the world of science, anything can change at any point in time, so the more you are aware of what’s going on, the better. In the meantime, sit back, get some homework done and snack on that Nutella we both know you have hidden in the back of your pantry. Because you deserve it.

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Understanding Homophones

Understanding Homophones Homophones can be very tricky when learning a language such as English and for younger children can often make spelling really confusing. Learning the different homophones takes time and patience but with some fun practice and repetition games, learning homophones doesn't have to be difficult. FLOWER FLOUR What is a homophone? A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and usually these words are spelt differently; although sometimes they are spelled the same; bass (fish) /bass (instrument). seen/scene plain/plane would/wood Let's explore some homophones The word rose can have different meanings but is spelt the same. The beautiful rose was as yellow as the sun (a flower) He rose from his bed very early (past tense of rise) Here are some examples of some commonly confusing homophones that sound the same but have different meanings: bear/bare There was a bear outside the window of the lodge (an animal) Her bare feet were frozen (naked) write/right I write with my left hand (verb to write) His predictions were right (as in correct) flour/flower She measured the flour for the cake (grain usually made from wheat) He gave her a lovely pink flower (part of the plant that bears seeds) Try and think of a homophone for the following words: 1. knew ............... 2. hole ............... 3. grate ............... 4. there ............... 5. herd ............... 6. be ............... 7. sea ............... 8. two ............... Learning homophones will help children develop their vocabulary skills and improve their spelling. Homophones are taught from primary school, usually around year 2 and they can be taught in a number of different ways, such as: Filling in 'gap' worksheets where they will need to choose the correct homophone for different sentences. Having access to lists of homophones that children can study and see each day. Bringing home lists of homophones to learn. Writing sentences containing pairs of homophones. Homophone games such as memory match. A great way of remembering homophones is to use pairs of homophones in the same sentence: Tony ate eight truffles. The maid made up Sammy's bed. I ate two slices of cake too! I can see the sea. The wind blew the blue flag. Getting children to practice these and make up their own sentences is great fun. Here are some more great tips for helping children understand and learn homophones: Encourage children to keep a notebook of homophones they come across Take the time to talk about the different homophones until your child has a clear understanding Challenge your child to come up with some fun riddles using different homophones Practice matching homophones with their correct definitions Practice matching homophones to their correct picture Encourage regular practice and play some fun games that can be found in various books or online (learning games and BBC are great sites). Creating your own flashcards together with your child with a homophone pair on each side of the card is a great way to help instil homophones learning. Homophones are an important part of learning the English language and understanding them will set the correct foundations for writing and spelling through school and into adulthood.