Definition of Alkali Metal - Synthesis of Different Solutions

Definition of Alkali Metal - Synthesis of Different SolutionsAlkali metal is the term used to describe the chemical components of the elements sodium, potassium, and chlorine. All these elements are compounds of one element, which is hydrogen. Each element that is present in the world is derived from the hydrogen and then has undergone a chemical reaction with the base metal through an ionic transfer process. The separation of the ions has been accomplished by using a catalyst.Alkali metal definition is commonly used to describe the chemical elements that are used in various industry in the form of a compound. The majority of people know the chemical elements that are used in the chemical industry such as sodium, potassium, and chlorine. These chemical elements are used in industries such as steelmaking, electrical industry, and the chemical industry as a solution to specific metals.Alkali metal as defined above is not like many of the other components that are used in the mining ind ustries because the minerals that are used in the manufacturing of such metals are not found in nature. These metals are sourced from different places in the world. The minerals that are mined are mainly iron, cobalt, copper, and molybdenum.There are different elements that are known to be mineral derivatives of the metal. Among the best known of these minerals are silicon, phosphorus, aluminium, antimony, and bismuth. These minerals are then processed to make different kinds of metals that are used in industries. One of the popular components that are used in the industries are the nickel and copper.Nickel is a metal that is highly used in the manufacturing industry. It is highly used as an alloy that is used in the production of various components. These include the steels that are used in the automotive industry. Another component that is used in the industry is the copper that is used for a number of applications in industries. Some of the other common metals that are used in th e industry are aluminum, zinc, tin, and indium.Alkali metal definition can be taken up from other forms of chemistry. Chemical definition of the alkali metal is composed of sodium, potassium, chlorine, lead, and copper. The chemistry contains other ingredients such as water, oxygen, and a catalyst. This is done by adding the components to the reaction mixture that can result in the formation of different products. A catalytic metal is used in the reaction.This is not the only form of chemical definition but the natural metal definition also exists. This includes the other minerals which are used in the field of nature. These minerals include the molybdenum, aluminium, iron, cobalt, and lead.

Algebra Standard Form

Algebra Standard Form The standard form is another way to write the equations. We have many kinds of standard forms of the formulas used in Algebra. For example, the standard form 3x^2 7 + 4x^3 + x^5 is x^5 +4x^3 +3 x^2 7. We know the standard form of a quadratic equation is ax^2 + box =c = 0, here we have a condition that is a 0. We have intercept form and slope intercept forms to write a line in standard forms. Intercept form of a line is: (x /a) + (y/b) = 1 Here, a and b are x and y intercepts Slope intercept form of a line: y = mx + c Here, m is the slope and c is the y intercept. Example 1: Write the equation of a line 3x + 4y = 12 in intercept form. Solution: We know the intercept form of a line that is x/a + y/b = 1 The given equation is 3x + 4y = 12 To write this in the form, we need to divide by 12 (3x/12) + (4y/12) = (12/12) ( x/4 ) + (y/3) = 1 Here, 4 is the x intercept and 3 is the y intercept. Example 2: Write the equation 6x + 2y 6 = 0. Solution: We know the slope-intercept form of a line that is y = mx + c The given equation is 6x + 2y 6 =0 2y = -6x + 6 y = - 3x + 3 Here, -3 is the slope of the line and 3 is the y intercept.

March 2013 SAT group classes at AJ Tutoring

March 2013 SAT group classes at AJ Tutoring We here at AJ Tutoring know firsthand that SAT preparation can get expensive and complicated.   With that in mind, we strive to offer SAT prep that fits families budgets and students lifestyles.While were known for our one-on-one SAT prep, AJ Tutoring also offers fantastic small group SAT classes at our Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and San Jose offices!AJ Tutorings  SAT group classes  offer:Dynamic and engaging instruction by AJ Tutorings directors, who each have years of experience working with hundreds of studentsAn encouraging, collaborative group atmosphereSmall classes averaging four to eight studentsNine SAT classes (two hours each) covering the critical reading, math, and writing sections of the testFour full-length proctored SAT exams proctored just like the test dayComprehensive SAT study materials, including our proprietary SAT lesson book, SAT vocabulary lists, and SAT practice testsComparable score results to one-on-one instructionAn affordable price of $990Complete course sche dules can be found at our  website.Right now, there is limited space remaining in our March 2013 SAT group classes at all three AJ Tutoring offices.     Classes begin in mid-January, and space in each class is limited to the first eight students to enroll.If you have any questions about course schedules or would like to enroll your student in an AJ Tutoring group SAT class, please email info@ajtutoring.com or give us a call at (650) 331-3251  .   Were looking forward to working with you!

English Modal Verbs 6 Would

English Modal Verbs 6 Would Ok, we are continuing with our videos about English modal verbs with Would. If youve watched all 6 videos and practiced the exercises (see list below), you should be able to understand and use these important but difficult verbs much better.Would is a very useful, and tricky, modal verb. Watch the video below to learn more about it, and then see if you can complete the English modal verb exercise. Add Would to these sentences to make them more polite:Pass me the salt.When you come inside, take off your shoes.Close the door.If youre going to the store, bring me back some beer.Complete these 3rd conditional sentences:If I ___ left the bar earlier, I _____ ____ gotten so drunk.I _____ ____ been wealthy, ___ won the lottery last week.If I ___ been able to visit Peru, I _____ ____.Modal Verb Video 1Modal Verb Video 2: Might  Modal Verb Video 3: MayModal Verb Video 4: CanModal Verb Video 5: Could

Harry Patch has died is History becoming harder to teach

Harry Patch has died is History becoming harder to teach The last month has seen a stream of interest in the two World Wars as these events begin to fade from living memory. In the UK, the deaths of Henry Allingham and Harry Patch, our last two veterans of World War I, have sparked a time of national remembrance. Meanwhile, in Germany this week, a 90-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for war crimes in a case thought to be 'the last of its kind'. This latter event shows how long human memory can be, because the success of the case has relied on the survival of eyewitnesses. As a History student at university, I was immensely privileged to be able to speak to people who were involved in the Second World War. My grandparents and their generation were testimony to that period. Allingham and Patch were internationally important for this very reason: they put a human face on an terrible era of history now defined for many by war movies and fiction. The battlefields, memorials and abandoned camps all still remain. These have a power of their own - no-one can visit Tyne Cot, the largest war cemetery in the Commonwealth, without being awestruck at the sheer scale of the massacres. These are however very rooted to their context and can't easily be evoked in the classroom. How can History tutors, both now and in the future, compensate for the loss of eyewitnesses? Many children claim to find History 'dusty and boring'. How can we ensure that written records, documentary evidence and other resources engage students of History to bring out its human aspects, and hopefully encourage more pupils to take up secondary History beyond the compulsory age of 14?

7 Diverse Languages Spoken Daily in the USA

7 Diverse Languages Spoken Daily in the USA 7 Diverse Languages Spoken Daily in the USA The United States of America is so famous for the English of its mainstream films, TV and music that it sometimes seems like everybody forgets about the other 349 languages spoken daily in American homes.Thats right: If you thought the USA is a monolingual, English-speaking country, you couldnt be farther from the truth. On both individual and societal levels, Americans are no strangers to the benefits of multilingualism.The United States of America is actually among the most multicultural  countries on the planet, which makes it by definition one of the most linguistically diverse as well. Were talking more than just the Spanish spoken by tens of millions of immigrants and heritage speakers; a recent census study found that Americans speak 350 languages in their homes every day.Some of these languages have been brought from overseas by immigrants, others are native to the societies which inhabited North America before European exploration and still others are uniquely American-made creoles and hybrids.As a visitor just getting off the plane or a local living in a homogeneous English-speaking community, it may look and sound like youre in a purely Anglophone country. But scratch the surface and underneath it youll find nearly as many languages as you will different cultures in the USA.Of course English can get you from coast to coast without a problem, but learning just a few phrases in one or two other languages will open you up to entire other communities that call the USA home. Whether youre thinking of doing some travels in the States or youre a US citizen whos thinking about learning one of your neighbors languages, here are seven you should take a look at. 7 Diverse Languages Spoken Daily in the USA1. Spanish: The Unofficial Second Language  Most people know that there are quite a few Spanish speakers in the United States. What most dont know is that nearly one in six Americans (52 million total) speak Spanish, either as their native language, a heritag e language spoken at home with parents or as a foreign language. By total speakers, that makes the USA the second largest Hispanophone country in the world.Spanish can be easily found in the Southwest, South Florida, New York and most bigger cities across the country. Its not only an important language for many individuals and families, but in many cases  its the language of daily life in cities like Miami, where generally even non-Hispanic Americans have at least passive understanding of the language. This geographic spread and significance are probably why Spanish is by far the most popularly learned second language in the US.In some parts of the country, Spanish will be just as useful as English, and nearly everywhere itll move you to the front of the line for delicious food and experiencing firsthand the cultures of the many Mexican, Cuban and Puerto Rican communities, along with those of the many other Spanish-speaking groups within the United States.2. Cajun  French: The Key t o Cajun CountryMany Americans speak French, but its not the same French youll hear on the streets of Paris or even Quebec.In the state of Louisiana, there are several very distinct dialects of French or French-based creoles that are still in common use and, despite their lack of a strong linguistic relationship to one another, can be lumped under the grouping of Louisiana French.The biggest and perhaps most famous of these varieties is Cajun French, spoken by the Cajuns of Southern Louisiana, a distinctly New World mix of Colonial French, Acadian French brought by settlers from French Canada, local Native American languages and English.This Louisiana original  is deeply tied to Cajun culture, and you can see its influence in Cajun  music performances and Cajun crawfish boils in towns like Lafayette, Louisiana. Here in the heart of Cajun Country, there are about 25,000 Cajun speakers. Most older locals are bilingual in Cajun and English, and there are lively  efforts to keep the lang uage going strong in the area.Also falling under the category of Louisiana French is Louisiana Creole French, a French-based Creole mixed with English, Native American and African languages thats  spoken by the Louisiana Creoles who also live in Southern Louisiana (but be careful not to confuse this distinct language, culture, food and people with its Cajun cousin). While its a distinct creole language rather than a dialect of French, Louisiana Creole can be said to be on a continuum with Cajun French and Parisian French.With so many different variants of the language  spoken in Louisiana, brushing up on your French will serve you well!3. Cantonese: The Language of Chinatown, USAWhile Mandarin is the most widely spoken  language  in China, Cantonese plays a special role outside of Chinas borders. The majority of Chinese expats abroad are from Cantonese-speaking regions, which means that, for just under half a million residents  of the great Chinatowns you find in cities like San Fra ncisco and New York, Cantonese is the language that dominates daily life.Although any American Chinatown is likely to be bursting with Cantonese speakers, the farther west you look the more youll find. In large cities all along the West Coast, as well as in many smaller communities between them, youll find large groups of people who conduct daily business and life in Cantonese.Despite the fact that Mandarin-speaking immigrants are starting to make their own impacts on North American Chinatowns, Cantonese isnt going anywhereâ€"although it does mean that learning Mandarin Chinese is a good investment as well!4. Gullah: American Hybrid of the Sea IslandsIt would be all too easy to drive through the Carolinas and never hear of a language or people called Gullah.Also known as Sea Island Creole English, Gullah is an English-based creole with strong influences from several Niger-Congo languages spoken in West Africa, and its used in the very close-knit Gullah community in the Sea Islands o f North and South Carolina.As was the case with many groups of slaves forcibly brought to the Americas, the original speakers of Gullah developed a hybrid language to speak amongst themselves in privacy from slave owners. The language has historically been formally outlawed in several states, resulting in a mere few hundred native speakers today.Now this language enjoys formal education programs in parts of South Carolina, supported by a vibrant Gullah cultural revival based in Charleston. Gullah is known for its storytelling tradition, the source of the popularization of the Gullah  word kumbayah,  meaning come sit by me.5. Pennsylvania German: The Language of the American AmishMost Americans have heard of the Pennsylvania Dutch before, which is why it might be odd to learn that the language they speak is called Pennsylvania German.The Dutch in the name of the American Amish community, their Mennonite cousins and the descendants of both, is an improper translation of  Deutsche, whi ch means German in German. The language spoken in the community today is still mutually intelligible with Standard German.Even more counterintuitively: Pennsylvania German (which, as you remember, is spoken by the Pennsylvania Dutch) is spoken in many more places than just Pennsylvania. About 200,000 Amish and Mennonite speakers use the language in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, other Midwestern states and parts of Canada. For these speakers, its a deeply cultural language thats strongly tied to the Amish and Mennonite identity, and most members of these communities speak it fluently alongside English.If you have an interest in visiting or learning about American Amish and Mennonite communities, learning some German would put you well on your way to sitting down at the dinner table and chatting with the locals in Pennsylvania German!6. Navajo: A Vibrant Native American LanguageLong before European colonizers arrived, indigenous peoples of the Americas had developed their own societies and cultures, all operating with  Native American languages. Today, Navajo is one of the few indigenous languages of the USA that enjoys a large speaking population, formal education and is still going strong in general.Throughout New Mexico, Arizona and other parts of the Southwest, about 170,000 Navajo people continue to use their native languages at home and in daily life. The Navajo Nation offers formal education in Navajo in its territories, one of the reasons language preservation efforts have been largely successful compared to those of other Native American languages.7. English: The USAs #1 ExportAnd of course, it cant be avoided in a list like this: English. While the United States has Mother England to thank for inheriting its language, the USA is now the global center and biggest exporter of the English language and the global culture surrounding it.American pop cultural imperialism spread American TV, films, music, and literatureâ€"and with it American English and even American slang  and idiomsâ€"throughout the Western world in the second half of the twentieth century, becoming largely responsible for todays reality in which you can find young, educated English speakers in most large or cosmopolitan cities in the world.Its also the de facto official language of the United States, used at all levels of government, in public education and spoken by the overwhelming majority of Americans as a first or second language. Every day over 300 million Americansâ€"native speakers, bilinguals and immigrantsâ€"continue to use the English language and pump its cultural products out into the wider world.So, while English is obviously number one  in the USA, dont let that fool you into thinking its the  only  one.This list could be significantly longer!  Vietnamese and Tagalog are spoken in small pockets of nearly every major city. Bosnian is the language of choice in some of St. Louiss south side neighborhoods. Several thousand Kurds have carried  their languag e and culture to Nashville. Cherokee is spoken throughout the Southeast. Over 100,000 Bengali speakers call New York City home.If youre living in or visiting the USA and already speak good English, think about learning a bit of one of the many other languages, local or  imported, that correspond to the many unique  communities and cultures within  one of the worlds largest and most diverse countries.A few phrases in Cajun French or Navajo have the potential to open up entire cultures that many dont even know exist!Jakob is a full-time traveler, obsessive language learner and dedicated language teacher. He writes about language, travel and the many places they meet on the road at his blog Globalect.

Changwai Bilingual School

Changwai Bilingual School Changwai Bilingual School An excellent academic and social education is a critical component of every familys core values, because it is simply the firm foundation upon which to build a brighter future for our children! In response, our aim at Changzhou Trina International School is to facilitate a family-friendly educational experience by partnering with parents to provide a rigorous and results-oriented academic program, supported and balanced by a broad range of resources and amenities within the context of our modern multi-facility campus. Across the curriculum and along the coordinated continuum from early years all the waythrough to senior years, you will discover our first-class commitment to an all-encompassing approach to the development of character, communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and core competencies. It is our desire that these components, in-concert, will equip our students over time to discover and develop their call and career. In turn, and regardless of which path they take, it is also our hope that our students will both seek and seize opportunities for success in the face of the very real challenges of an increasingly competitive and complex global community and that they would do so with confidence, courage and conviction. School is not just about academics. Whether it is transportation, residence, food services, after-school extra-curricular activities (cross-fit, baking, football, dance, yoga, archery, guitar, piano), weekend language and culture classes, weekday evening parenting classes, or even the Parents and Friends Association, there is something for everyone at Changzhou Trina International School. So, please take some time to explore our website and our array of both academic and non-academic services. Since seeing is believing, just click and complete the Contact Us formon our websiteto book a personal student-led tour, and we will also arrange to have your child visit a class for part of a day and join us for lunch! Regardless of whether you are looking to enroll your family in the Early Years, Primary and Middle School, or Senior School, we trust that it will not take long for you and yours to establish a connection with not only our professional community of caring faculty and support staff, but also our warm student body and supportive parental community! Were building a firm foundation, so come form your familys future with us!