Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Teach Yourself Chemistry
Chemistry is a logical science.
You can master the essential concepts yourself.
Introduction to Chemistry: Learn about what chemistry is, what chemists do, and why you would want to study this science.
Units & Measurements: Get a handle on the metric system and the commom units used in chemistry.
The Scientific Method: Scientists, including chemists, are systematic about the way they study the world. Find out how to use the scientific method to collect data and design experiments.
The Elements: Elements are a basic building block of matter. Learn what an element is and get facts for them.
The Periodic Table: The Periodic Table is a way elements can be organized, based on their similar properties. Find out what that table is, how it was designed, and how you can use it to make your study of chemistry much easier.
Atoms and Ions: Atoms are single units of an element. Ions can be made up of one or more types of elements and carry an electrical charge. Learn about the parts of an atom and how to identify the different types of ions.
Molecules, Compounds, & Moles: Atoms can be joined together to make molecules and compounds. A mole is a useful way of measuring an amount of atoms or larger components of matter. Define these terms and learn how to perform calculations to express quantities.
Chemical Formulas: Atoms and ions don't bond together randomly. Find out how to predict how many of one type of atom or ion will combine with others. Learn to name compounds.
Chemical Reactions & Equations: Just as atoms and ions combine in very specific ways, molecules and compounds react with each other in definite quantities. Learn how to tell whether or not a reaction can occur and what the products of a reaction will be. Write balanced chemical equations to describe reactions.
Thermochemistry: Chemistry is the study of both matter and energy. Once you learn to balance the atoms and charge in a chemical reaction, you can examine the energy of the reaction as well.
Electronic Structure: Electrons are found in regions around the nucleus of an atom. Learning about the structure of the electron shell or electron cloud is important for understanding how atoms and ions will form bonds.
Chemical Bonds: The atoms in a molecule or compound are attracted and repelled with respect to each other in ways that determine the types of bonds they can form.
Molecular Structure: Once you understand the types of bonds that can be formed between components in a substance, you can begin to predict and understand how molecules are formed and the shapes they take.
Liquids & Gases: Liquids and gases are phases of matter with properties distinctly different from the solid form. Collectively, liquids and solids are termed fluids. The study of fluids and how they interact is important for understanding the properties of matter and predicting the ways in which that matter can react.
Rates of Reaction: Several factors affect how quickly and completely a reaction proceeds. Learn about these factors and how to calculate the speed at which a reaction can occur.
Acids & Bases: There are several ways to define acids and bases. One way is to look at hydrogen ion concentration. No matter which method you choose, these categories of chemicals participate in some very important reactions. Learn about acids, bases, and pH.
Oxidation & Reduction: Oxidation and reduction reactions go hand in hand, which is why they are also called redox reactions. Acids and bases may be thought of as reactions involving hydrogen, or protons, while redox reactions tend to be concerned with electron gain and loss.
Nuclear Reactions: Most chemical reactions involve exchanges of electrons or atoms. Nuclear reactions are concerned with what happens inside the nucleus of an atom. This includes radioactive decay, fission, and fusion.
You can master the essential concepts yourself.
Introduction to Chemistry: Learn about what chemistry is, what chemists do, and why you would want to study this science.
Units & Measurements: Get a handle on the metric system and the commom units used in chemistry.
The Scientific Method: Scientists, including chemists, are systematic about the way they study the world. Find out how to use the scientific method to collect data and design experiments.
The Elements: Elements are a basic building block of matter. Learn what an element is and get facts for them.
The Periodic Table: The Periodic Table is a way elements can be organized, based on their similar properties. Find out what that table is, how it was designed, and how you can use it to make your study of chemistry much easier.
Atoms and Ions: Atoms are single units of an element. Ions can be made up of one or more types of elements and carry an electrical charge. Learn about the parts of an atom and how to identify the different types of ions.
Molecules, Compounds, & Moles: Atoms can be joined together to make molecules and compounds. A mole is a useful way of measuring an amount of atoms or larger components of matter. Define these terms and learn how to perform calculations to express quantities.
Chemical Formulas: Atoms and ions don't bond together randomly. Find out how to predict how many of one type of atom or ion will combine with others. Learn to name compounds.
Chemical Reactions & Equations: Just as atoms and ions combine in very specific ways, molecules and compounds react with each other in definite quantities. Learn how to tell whether or not a reaction can occur and what the products of a reaction will be. Write balanced chemical equations to describe reactions.
Thermochemistry: Chemistry is the study of both matter and energy. Once you learn to balance the atoms and charge in a chemical reaction, you can examine the energy of the reaction as well.
Electronic Structure: Electrons are found in regions around the nucleus of an atom. Learning about the structure of the electron shell or electron cloud is important for understanding how atoms and ions will form bonds.
Chemical Bonds: The atoms in a molecule or compound are attracted and repelled with respect to each other in ways that determine the types of bonds they can form.
Molecular Structure: Once you understand the types of bonds that can be formed between components in a substance, you can begin to predict and understand how molecules are formed and the shapes they take.
Liquids & Gases: Liquids and gases are phases of matter with properties distinctly different from the solid form. Collectively, liquids and solids are termed fluids. The study of fluids and how they interact is important for understanding the properties of matter and predicting the ways in which that matter can react.
Rates of Reaction: Several factors affect how quickly and completely a reaction proceeds. Learn about these factors and how to calculate the speed at which a reaction can occur.
Acids & Bases: There are several ways to define acids and bases. One way is to look at hydrogen ion concentration. No matter which method you choose, these categories of chemicals participate in some very important reactions. Learn about acids, bases, and pH.
Oxidation & Reduction: Oxidation and reduction reactions go hand in hand, which is why they are also called redox reactions. Acids and bases may be thought of as reactions involving hydrogen, or protons, while redox reactions tend to be concerned with electron gain and loss.
Nuclear Reactions: Most chemical reactions involve exchanges of electrons or atoms. Nuclear reactions are concerned with what happens inside the nucleus of an atom. This includes radioactive decay, fission, and fusion.
Tuesday, 13 December 2011
Success In Chemistry
KEY TO SUCCESS IN CHEMISTRY...:))))))
Chemistry is typical of most science courses in that you must become skilled in all of the following activities :
• Reading with retention and comprehension
• Memorizing essential facts
• Taking lecture notes
• Understanding abstract concepts
• Solving patterns
In chemistry, most topics build upon previous topics. You must master each topic in chemistry as you proceed or your will soon find yourself in trouble.
It is important to realize that, for the most part, you teach yourself chemistry, and you must learn how to do this effectively.
The instructor’s job is to guide you, to help you organize material, to point out what is important, to indicate what must be memorized, to clarify textbook material, to help you grasp difficult concepts, and finally, to evaluate your progress (exams).
Often you may find that you don’t understand everything presented in a lecture. Also, some material in your textbook may not make sense the first time (or even the second or third time) through. This does not mean that you are incapable of learning chemistry or that the lecturer is bad or that book is poorly written! Sciences such as chemistry frequently require hard thinking and repeated efforts to understand concepts.
The most basic study skills are time management and organization. Successful student are those who are organized : they plan ahead, and they make efficient use of their time. It is best to study chemistry everyday. Make use of small chunks of time - even 10 or 15 minutes on the bus, between classes, waiting, etc. - for "low level" activity such as memorization or initial scanning of assigned reading.
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
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Nestle Cereals made with WHOLE GRAIN :))))
To get your children off to a great start to the school day, NESTLE has added whole grain in NESTLE KOKO KRUNCH Breakfast Cereal! This allows the same great taste experience, while providing your kids the key nutrients they need to stay involved in their activities!
Whole grain is special because all parts of the grain are used, so food made with whole grain naturally retain the goodness of fibre, some B vitamins and iron! Eating whole grain everyday provides children with the fuel they need for great school days! Give them NESTLE KOKO KRUNCH Breakfast Cereal made with whole grain!
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