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English Grammar: “I” versus “Me”
English Grammar: "I" versus "Me" "I" versus "me" - which is the correct one to use for proper English grammar? Come swimming with John and I. Come swimming with John and me. ...Which is [...]
Elements and Atoms and Molecules! Oh my!
The terminology in all science fields can be tough. This is especially true of Chemistry. Are you confused about the differences between Elements and Atoms, Molecules and Compounds, Homogenous and Heterogenous? Check out this [...]
Chemistry: Lewis Dot Structures
To understand Chemistry, you'll need to get familiar with reactions. Chemical reactions are dependent upon the properties and structures of the molecules involved. An easy way to predict the structure of molecules is to [...]
Transitional Phrases
Transitional Phrases Adding transitional phrases to your essays can make your writing more interesting and easier to follow. Your understanding of transitional phrases is also often assessed on Standardized Tests, like the ACT, SAT, [...]
Chemistry: Name Acids and Bases
Chemistry: Name Acids and Bases Reactions involving acids and bases are an important aspect of chemistry. This guide will help you with Naming Acids and Bases. Click here for the free pdf guide. Check [...]
Writing and Naming Hydrocarbons
Writing and Naming Hydrocarbons In Chemistry class, you will be responsible for writing and naming hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are covalent organic compounds that consist entirely of hydrogen and carbon. Hydrocarbons occur naturally as oil, natural [...]
Writing and Naming Covalent Compounds
Writing and Naming Covalent Compounds When writing and naming covalent compounds, the details can seem minor. Like, is H2O really that different than HO2 or H2O2? . . . YES! Just one extra H [...]
Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations One of the hallmarks of science is that matter cannot be created or destroyed - it is just converted to another form. This is the basis of balancing chemical [...]