What Is Titration Chemistry?

What Is Titration Chemistry?One of the hottest topics today is to learn about titration chemistry. Titration is the process of making a mixture more concentrated and usually consists of a very slow heat extraction, followed by high heat distillation and evaporation. There are two different methods of titration, namely physical and thermo-chemical.T titration is an abbreviation for thermodynamic situation. When we say titration, it means that we measure the concentration of a liquid by looking at its temperature. This process allows us to measure a quantity of a substance under extremely conditions in order to determine the amount of the substance that is present. In addition, it is also an important measurement method for the separation of different chemical components of a mixture.Another term that is commonly used for titration is dynamic situation. A very important stage of titration chemistry is called dynamic situation. It involves placing a sample in an environment where it wil l experience a change in temperature and pressure that is comparable to the change in temperature and pressure in the sample when the sample is heated. The change in temperature and pressure of the sample will enable the substance to come into contact with the activated carbon droplets which will let off the carbon dioxide gas from the sample and produce a bubbling effect in the sample.Active carbon is a substance that has an ionic charge and thus is capable of absorbing molecules that are heavier than it. The process that occurs when the surface of the carbon film and the activated carbon are facing each other is known as hydrolysis. In the hydrolysis process, the dissolved molecules of the active carbon absorb the molecules of the carbon dioxide and the carbon monoxide gas which form bubbles in the liquid.In the reaction, the absorbed carbon dioxide becomes oxalate ions in the presence of water. The oxalate ions then decompose the carbon dioxide to create carbon dioxide gas. This process is repeated until the ratio of carbon dioxide gas to oxalate ions is equal. The result of this is that you will end up with carbon dioxide.A final step in titration is known as treatment. The ultimate goal of the titration procedure is to break down the activated carbon precipitate into its constituent carbon dioxide and oxalate ions. Then, the remaining carbon dioxide will be extracted out of the solution using a process known as vacuum distillation.As a rule, titration is a simple but very useful way of separating a variety of chemical compounds. In fact, there are many cases where chemical analysis becomes complicated and difficult. However, with the help of titration chemistry, it becomes a piece of cake to have this procedure done and you can easily get useful and relevant information that you need.

Digital Textbooks

Digital Textbooks Professors can now customize textbooks by editing, rewriting, or deleting various sections of them through new online software. Macmillan, one of the largest publishers of textbooks, is creating a new digital textbook program called DynamicBooks. This program will be like a Wikipedia version of textbooks, according to The New York Times. Many professors use generic textbooks and assign various outside-of-the-book readings and assignments. Also, professors typically ignore certain chapters or sections of the textbook and correct other sections in their lectures. However, this process can be facilitated with Macmillans DynamicBooks because professors can make all of these changes before a class starts. Professors can use DynamicBooks to upload syllabi, pictures, videos, class notes and assignments. Professors can now use textbooks as starting points, rewriting them to teach what is most relevant. This will increase and personalize the learning experiences for students because they wont be learning material from a book written 10 years ago. Class information will be presented in a more organized fashion, and students will be able to digitally access all of the courses relevant information in one area. Also, books purchased through DynamicBooks are likely to be much cheaper compared to more traditional formats. The New York Times used the textbook Psychology by Daniel L. Schacter, Daniel T. Gilbert and Daniel M. Wegner as an example. The books list price is $134.29, Barnes Nobles price is $122.73, and the book will sell for $48.76 at DynamicBooks. Essentially, DynamicBooks will give professors more teaching freedom, and they wont be trapped in the confines of teaching a book from an unfamiliar author. It will be easier for them to personalize every class, changing the textbooks content as needed. DynamicBooks is expected to launch in August with around 100 popular textbooks. The digital program is likely to grow into the future.

The History of Origami

The History of Origami The Complex Story Paper Folding ChaptersPaper: the Essential Ingredient of OrigamiOrigami: the Symbol of DisciplineOne Thousand Cranes for SadakoOrigami in EuropeOrigami Today‘Mary’ sat on a stool, a stack of glossy magazine pages beside her. Deftly, she manipulated each page until it was but a fraction of its original size.She went about her work swiftly and silently, only nodding a greeting as we arrived.Mary (‘my English name!’, she proudly boasts) lives in a small-ish Chinese city with her family. She and her paper crafts claim a prominent place in the household; as the senior household member, she takes her job of protecting and passing on traditional culture seriously.I just wondered why she was busily folding and refolding magazine pages.Later, around the dinner table, I got my answer. By each food bowl lay a paper bowl that Mary had folded  meant for table scraps: fish bones, peppers and slivers of ginger.There is some argument over whether the art of sculpting animals out of folded paper originated in China or in Japan but one thing is certain: the Japanese words for this practice are the ones that everyone knows.Come with us now as we explore how the Japanese learned to make paper, who the first origami artists were and why they practised their art.We’ll also look at how far origami has strayed from its iconic cranes and flowers. NanaJapanese Teacher 5.00 (3) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors YukoJapanese Teacher 5.00 (3) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EllyJapanese Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MomokoJapanese Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MelanieJapanese Teacher £14/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JamesJapanese Teacher 5.00 (5) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PippaJapanese Teacher £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarikoJapanese Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsPaper: the Essential Ingredient of Origami With a generous supply of colored paper, you too could make the origami star your trademark! Image by Gao Vang from PixabayNo matter how you cut it, paper had to be invented before anyone could fold it.Our first step to tracing the origins of origami is discovering paper-making, an act often credited to a Chinese inventor and politician named Cai Lun.Rather than inventing it, he refined the paper-making process; archaeologists found samples of a cruder type of paper along the ancient Silk Road that predates Cai Lun’s by about 300 years.Nevertheless, the relative ease and low cost of producing these hemp-fibre sheets in the manner he established meant that paper could be widely used. Soon, other provinces were making paper using a variety of fibres.The paper-making craft spread throughout Asia. In Korea, artisans discovered how to make paper out of seaweed, rice straw and bamboo fibres.Paper took the Korean Peninsula by storm! Soon, everyone had a use for paper and some envisioned e ven more paper possibilities: in 1234, Koreans invented the first metal movable type machine.The Chinese invented the movable type some 200 years earlier but they used wooden blocks.We’re getting much further ahead of ourselves than we should... the question we need to answer should be: how did paper making get to Japan?A Korean Buddhist monk named Don-Cho demonstrated the practice of paper-making to the Japanese emperor sometime around 610 AD. Soon, Japanese craftsmen were using paper to make fans, parasols and even body armour.In homes, windows consisted of rice paper; even the walls were sometimes made of paper!And then, someone had the idea to craft a keepsake box out of paper. Coating it with varnish and lacquer made it both beautiful and durable; thus an entire industry was born.In spite of its functionality, origami today still symbolises very specific aspects of Asian culture. what a personal touch a gift in an origami box would be! Image by Letterblade from PixabayOrigami: the Symbol of DisciplineEarly in Japan’s history of paper, it was very expensive so its usage was restricted to religious purposes. For instance, a wedding might feature origami butterflies. Such designs still feature in weddings today.Unfortunately, it is not known exactly when origami became a staple of Japanese culture.It is widely thought that the Shogun, an ultra-disciplined military force that ruled Japan (off and on) from 1185 to 1868 used the art of folding to teach discipline, precision and patience.Here, we have to make a distinction between two different types of Japanese origami: ceremonial and recreational.The aforementioned discipline exercises the Shoguns used would fall under the header of recreational origami â€" believe it or not. As for ceremonial origami, besides being used in weddings, this type had a more official purpose.Those samurai warriors were known to exch ange gifts. The recipient who would receive such a parcel adorned by a noshi â€" a type of ceremonial origami with a strip of dried meat or fish folded into the paper would have been a fellow well thought of indeed!Records of such gifts prove that, by the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573), origami was firmly ingrained into Japanese culture.Do you know why origami is so important in Japanese culture? Hiroshima Peace Park.Every year, millions of paper cranes make their way there from around the world, expressing a global wish for peace.Would you like to learn how to make origami animals? The origami crane has come to symbolise peace and hope Image by Ulrike Mai from PixabayOrigami in EuropePaper made its way to Europe via East Asia somewhere around the 11th Century but, here again, it was not used frivolously until a few hundred years later.The first recorded instance of an origami boat in Europe was in a book published in 1490.The next, most obvious example of origami in Europe came in John Webster’s play, The Duchess of Malfi, published in 1623, wherein a character alludes to ‘a paper prison’ - what is known today as a water bomb.Before paper made its way to northern European kingdoms, royal courts enjoyed displays of napkin folding â€" a decorative type of folding done with napkins.Some designs were rather simple; a diagonal pocket or what was known as a bishop’s fold. Others were quite elaborate: fans and roses; a fleur-de-lys fold was quite popular in France.Ironically enough, napkins were ideal for decorative folding because they were square; unfortunat ely, they lacked the rigidity of origami paper and, because of their use, quickly lost their form.That is why napkin folding was only a passing fad. After the 18th Century, it fell out of fashion, possibly because porcelain took its place as decorative tableware.Nevertheless, the ground had been laid for folding things into decorative shapes; all the royal courts needed was the right material.The next, most significant advance in European origami was surely Friedrich Froebel’s Kindergarten Method of instruction.He maintained that learning should be a hands-on activity rather than a passive exercise and rote repetition.He devised a system of student engagement that incorporates something remarkably similar to the day’s popular practice of napkin folding, except using paper rather than cloth.A few years after his death in 1852, when Japan opened her borders, they imported Froebel's method of learning and, oddly enough, adopted his recommendations for how to make an origami: double -sided square paper and no cutting or trimming allowed.Prior to the Japanese incorporating the educational benefits of origami into their schools’ curriculum, their origami practice permitted cutting (kirigami) and glueing or sewing (kusudama).To this day, Froebel’s style of easy origami using a square piece of paper is standard practice in Japan; in fact, it has opened up new avenues of industry to support the Japanese art.Japanese paper, specifically Washi paper has been voted the hands-down best by paper folders around the world. And did you know that they are now producing fold paper with crease patterns already imprinted?So, whether you are just learning how to fold or you already have several origami models under your belt, you can rest assured your paper art will turn out finer the higher quality paper you use. Today, you can make an origami butterfly by folding a dollar bill! Image by jordandemuth from PixabayOrigami TodayThe Japanese word for folding paper is universally recognised even though it was thought to have originated from the German language.It’s not so far-fetched that the German word inspired the Japanese one; it was likely imported, along with the Kindergarten Movement, sometime around 1880.Sadly, other words incorporating the Japanese ‘ori’ or ‘gami’ have fallen by the wayside:orikata: literally 'folded shapes'. Compare to martial arts katas which also involve assuming a pose or 'shape'.orimono translates to 'folded thing' (you might recognise ‘mono’ from the Japanese word ‘kimono’; that word's literal translation is 'wearing thing'.tatamigami: tatami is a straw floor matting common in Japanese homes; these mats are smaller; something we might use as place mats on our tables.kirigami: to cut paperStill, origami, at its purest, is not a lost art! Would you l ike for someone to suggest a few origami projects or maybe show you how to fold a tessellation? Perhaps point you to a few origami books for kids or talk you through a simple origami?Today, fans of the folding technique can get their origami on at clubs throughout the UK: the British Origami Society, the Folding Society; even NetMums has an origami club.And, just when you thought folding origami was merely a paper craft... would you be surprised to know that origami has engineering applications? Indeed, if you are in that line of work, you most likely have a few constructions you could bring to the next meeting...From a small town in China to a farm in rural Minnesota where I learned 3D origami (folding pages of a periodical to make a tree), origami folding has proven to be timeless, universal craft.And to think, if that Chinese politician hadn’t figured out how to make a thinner, more durable sheet of paper...We've now determined that, although origami is not strictly Japanese, i t has firm roots in Japan. Now we just need to know why...

How Do I Start Homeschooling My Child

How Do I Start Homeschooling My Child According to the United States Department of Education, about 1.8 million students were homeschooled in the U.S. in 2012, the most recent year that statistics were available. If you are contemplating homeschooling your own child, you might wonder how to begin. Great ways to get started with homeschooling include learning about the homeschooling laws in your state, connecting with other homeschool parents in your area, and creating a homeschool plan. Heres how to start homeschooling your child: Learn the homeschooling laws in your state Rules about homeschooling vary from state to state. While all states permit parents to educate their children at home, there are certain states, such as California, that may require parents to register as a private school. Other states, like New York, require students to take standardized tests at certain grade levels. You should also call your local public school district to see if you are required to officially withdraw your child from school in order to avoid an investigation from a truant officer. [RELATED: How Can Homeschooled Students Prep for the SAT/ACT?] Create a plan for homeschooling your child Homeschooling provides you with some freedom to tailor your childs education to his or her likes, dislikes, learning style, and needs. Two of the homeschooling structures that are used today include the traditional approach, where a student follows a structured, school-like curriculum created by his or her parent, and the unschooling approach, where students choose what and when they would like to learn. Many homeschool families also adopt techniques in-between these two approaches. Consider your childs personality when deciding which homeschooling route to take. Is your child an enthusiastic self-starter, or does he or she thrive with outside structure? Is your child artistic, or more focused on traditional school subjects like math and science? Consider these potential scenarios: Student A is highly self-motivated with creative tendencies. He may do better in a less structured educational environment. Student B positively responds to structure. She may do better in a more traditional homeschooling environment. [RELATED: 4 Educational Family Field Trips] Reach out to other parents who are homeschooling their children It can be challenging for first-time homeschoolers to determine which approach is right for their family. To gain more insight, you can reach out to homeschooling parents in your community and ask them how they developed their homeschooling approach. If youre having trouble finding parents who homeschool in your community, it can be helpful to chat with parents online through resources like homeschooling forums. Homeschool co-ops can also be helpful for first-time homeschooling parents. A homeschool co-op creates a space where parents can trade their expertise and experience. Look online and on social media to see if a homeschool co-op exists in your area. [RELATED: How to Enhance Your Student's Experience with Literature] Take your time when starting homeschooling It can take time for your family to adjust to homeschooling, especially if your child has already been to a public or private school. It will also take time for you, the parent, to acclimate to being a teacher. Patience is essential. Be observant of your childs progress and attitude. If something isnt working, re-evaluate it, and try different curricula or educational philosophies. Homeschooling can be very effective due to its flexibility and its ability to accommodate the needs of your child, your values, and your lifestyle. 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.

7 Tips to Take Your Career to the Next Level - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / 7 Tips to Take Your Career to the Next Level - Introvert Whisperer 7 Tips to Take Your Career to the Next Level If you’ve been struggling in your current job for a couple of years now, perhaps it is time to prepare yourself for a new challenge. Of course, it is difficult to see the path your current career is leading you, unless you really took the time to plan every single aspect of it. Then again, you need not to fret about anything because the truth is that there are plenty of tips you can use to take your career to the next level. While some of these might seem too obvious, we are confident that they are really effective. 1. Find better jobs. Sometimes, you just really have to change things a bit for you to move up. If you have been in the same position for several years already, it is likely that your bosses wanted you there. Even if you worked so hard, it’s just that you can’t convince people that you have what it takes if you are still in the same role. Therefore, move on and take the leap. Find better jobs. 2. Hone your skills. The more skills you have, the more chances you’ll be up for a promotion. Whether you believe it or not, employers will value you more if you have more skills. And if they see your willingness to learn and improve your qualifications, they might even end up enrolling you to a new course. Well, that doesn’t mean you have to quit your job to learn things. Depending on your agreement with your employer, you can always ask for some time off work or maybe study at night. Just remember that knowledge is power. The more you hone your expertise, the more your employers will appreciate you. 3. Grow your network. Having great connections may give you an edge. When it comes to finding success in careers, networking is very important. Thus, you need to ensure you make new connections once in a while. Finding connections is never hard. You can attend conferences and participate in various seminars. You can also go out with your colleagues and bosses. As soon as you get the liking of the people around you, they’ll trust you more in dealing bigger responsibilities and projects. 4. Work even harder. Well, you should start working hard right now. You can begin by volunteering to stay late to meet deadlines. You’ll see that those extra hours could make a great difference in what your bosses think of you. Basically, you just need to go above and beyond. Be more initiative at work. Start projects on your own and impress your employers. By doing that, you will definitely stand out! 5. Consider changing industries. Okay, this one might be a bit tough, but more often than not, it can be the best decision you can do. If you think you have already reached the peak of your current career, take another ladder and find other opportunities. Some careers are just too easy to move up while others can be tough. Though changing your career is a difficult decision, you will get through it in the long run. 6. Take advantage of every single opportunity. As a professional, make it a habit of doing more than you are tasked to do. Find other opportunities you think may add value to your career. Understand why certain tasks are assigned to you. Know how these tasks will contribute to the betterment of the company. Pay attention to the bigger picture and find out how all your tasks affect the company’s goals and growth. 7. Your attitude matters. If you really want to succeed in your career, do know that your attitude matters. Arrogance and pride won’t help you in your career. Yes, your bosses can teach you about the technicalities of work, but they can never teach you how to act. If you ever find yourself caught up in a wrong situation, approach it openly and be willing to accept mistakes. Don’t act as if you know it all. It is about time to take a look at your present career. Once you decide to step higher, do your homework with diligence. Speak with professionals in your field and ask about what skills you need to be where you want to be. All your efforts will soon pay off. Author Bio: Crispin Magnus is a freelance writer in New York covering human resource management, and sales and digital marketing. When he is not working there is 99 % chance that he is planning his next trip to another country. Go to top CAREER ACCELERATION Do you know what your next career step is?  Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable. Get your copy now and start your action plan today! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

3 Things Tutors Can Provide For SAT And ACT Prep That Teachers Cant

3 Things Tutors Can Provide For SAT And ACT Prep That Teachers Can't For students about to take the SAT as well as their parents, it can be a point of debate whether or not to find a tutor for test prep. Some think it would be unheard of to take the test without being prepared by a tutor or qualified teacher, while others seem to think it's an expense that can easily be spared as long as you do well in school. In truth, there are many things tutors can do for students they can't do alone or with the help of a teacher. 1. TUTORS CAN PROVIDE DISCIPLINE It's true that there are many bright students who may have the capability to prepare themselves for the SAT, but that doesn't mean they have the discipline to do so. It's also not safe to assume that teachers will provide SAT-oriented material. Having an SAT coach means that a student is held accountable for studying specified portions of material, and therefore, it gives the student the discipline needed to do so. There's no doubting that the right amount of studying will improve a test score, but some students need the incentive to actually study. 2. TUTORS CAN PROVIDE SPECIALIZED HELP Many students do extremely well in certain subjects but not-so-well in others. For example, some students are proficient in math and science courses, but struggle with writing. If this is the case, it can be helpful to find a tutor who specializes in a certain subject. You can't get all the helpyou need just from sitting in class, because lesson plans are designed to accommodate everyone. When you find a tutor, you can sit down and explain exactly what you're having trouble with. Specialized help is one of the biggest benefits of hiring a tutor or coach. 3. TUTORS ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE EXPECTATIONS OF COLLEGES The benefit of having SAT tutors is that they're familiar with what colleges expect of their applicants. Together, a student and tutor can reach goals that are both attainable and specific to the program that the student is applying to, making it more likely they will get into their top choices and excel in their programs. Get started with finding a tutor or learn more about Huntingtons SAT prep programs and how they can help you reach your SAT goals. 3 Things Tutors Can Provide For SAT And ACT Prep That Teachers Can't For students about to take the SAT as well as their parents, it can be a point of debate whether or not to find a tutor for test prep. Some think it would be unheard of to take the test without being prepared by a tutor or qualified teacher, while others seem to think it's an expense that can easily be spared as long as you do well in school. In truth, there are many things tutors can do for students they can't do alone or with the help of a teacher. 1. TUTORS CAN PROVIDE DISCIPLINE It's true that there are many bright students who may have the capability to prepare themselves for the SAT, but that doesn't mean they have the discipline to do so. It's also not safe to assume that teachers will provide SAT-oriented material. Having an SAT coach means that a student is held accountable for studying specified portions of material, and therefore, it gives the student the discipline needed to do so. There's no doubting that the right amount of studying will improve a test score, but some students need the incentive to actually study. 2. TUTORS CAN PROVIDE SPECIALIZED HELP Many students do extremely well in certain subjects but not-so-well in others. For example, some students are proficient in math and science courses, but struggle with writing. If this is the case, it can be helpful to find a tutor who specializes in a certain subject. You can't get all the helpyou need just from sitting in class, because lesson plans are designed to accommodate everyone. When you find a tutor, you can sit down and explain exactly what you're having trouble with. Specialized help is one of the biggest benefits of hiring a tutor or coach. 3. TUTORS ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE EXPECTATIONS OF COLLEGES The benefit of having SAT tutors is that they're familiar with what colleges expect of their applicants. Together, a student and tutor can reach goals that are both attainable and specific to the program that the student is applying to, making it more likely they will get into their top choices and excel in their programs. Get started with finding a tutor or learn more about Huntingtons SAT prep programs and how they can help you reach your SAT goals.

Top 4 Differences Between the SAT and ACT

Top 4 Differences Between the SAT and ACT One of the most common questions I get from my students is whether they should take the SAT or the ACT.   Frankly, the answer to that question depends on each student’s strengths, weaknesses, and personal preferences.  If you’d like to talk through your student’s unique situation, please contact us and speak with a director.Back in the day, the tests were mostly regional: students on the coasts took the SAT, and those in the middle of the country took the ACT.   Now, though, students all over the country often take both tests. Colleges accept both the SAT and ACT, so it makes sense for students to try both tests and see which one yields a higher score.There are several major differences between the SAT and the ACT:1) The SAT is more focused on complex problem-solving and critical thinking, and the ACT is more straightforward.   Generally speaking, students who enjoy solving puzzles and reasoning through complex situations will prefer the style of the SAT.   The ACT is better f or students who appreciate straightforward questions, both in math and reading comprehension.2) The ACT has a science section, and the SAT does not.   Now, before you write off the ACT, thinking you’ve forgotten everything from science class, take heart â€" ACT science is more like reading comprehension with charts and graphs.   It’s not an easy section, but you don’t need outside science knowledge to get a good score.3) The ACT is faster-paced than the SAT.   Most students feel time pressure on the ACT, especially on the reading comprehension and science sections.   Both sections have 40 questions to complete in 35 minutes. Timing practice is essential to doing well on the ACT.4) ACT math covers more trigonometry than SAT math does.   ACT math questions (especially the harder ones) will use basic trig concepts like SOH-CAH-TOA.   Make sure you understand this concept before taking the ACT.For all the differences between the SAT and ACT, most students end up scoring similarly on both tests. However, some students do much better on one test, which is why we recommend that students who are looking to maximize their standardized testing profile take both tests.  You can learn more about our efficient, 1-on-1 SAT/ACT hybrid preparation here!We’d be happy to schedule an SAT/ACT diagnostic test and help you analyze your scores â€" just get in touch with one of our directors by sending an email info@ajtutoring.com or by giving us a call at (650) 331-3251!