Math High School

Did you know that most algebra students, don’t even know the meaning of the word?  This is a great example of how one can be confused with the subject before they even begin studying it. Most students come out of middle school with some type of confusion in math.  If the foundation is unstable, it…

Elementary Math

Elementary math is fun!  We use colorful demonstrations to learn and practice math concepts. Let’s play games!  Who wants to study after being at school all day! Make re-grouping simple with blocks and beads.   ->  Would you like to play ball and study multiplication table? Let’s learn fractions by using a pie chart that you…

Sizes of Atoms and Ions

This article is an example of what I tutor in general chemistry. The size of an atom depends on the amount of electron subshells and how close the electrons are to the nucleus.  The atomic radius increases going down the periods and decreases going from left to right. Nonbonding atomic radius – half of the…

Effective Nuclear Charge

This article is an example of what I tutor in general chemistry. Nucleus of an atom is positively charged due to protons and neutrons composing its core.  Protons are positive particles and neutrons are neutral particles.  Hence, nucleus is positively charged due to protons’ positive charge.  Electrons are negatively charged particles found on the outside…