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How To: Easily balance a chemical equation
In this video, we learn how to easily balance a chemical equation. In a balanced equation, there should be the same number of atoms on both sides of it. There are no rules that explain how you get a balanced reaction from expression. First, start on the molecule or compound that is the most atomically complex. After you look at this, you can learn how to make the rest of the equation equal to each side. This is a complex process that you must walk through to figure out, but it will result in ...
How To: Understand the rule of vertically opposite angles
In this video we learn how to understand the Rule of Vertically Opposite Angles. This says that when two straight lines cross it produces vertically crossed lines that must have congruent angles. Because the lines are straight this has to happen. Remembering the rule "supplementary" you will be able to calculate the angle of A and B in the equation. Prove what each of the angles are using the different rules and then move onto the other two angles. Angle C can be figured out by knowing that i...
How To: Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
In this tutorial, we learn how to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius. The equation that you will use to figure out Celsius is: C= F-32 (5/2). Once you do this, you can start to fill in the equation with the correct numbers that go in the spots. Continue to do this until you have reached the end of the equation. When you reach the end, you will have converted Fahrenheit to Celsius. This is a great way to convert temperature if you are traveling or following directions and need to convert these quic...
How To: Balance a chemical equation step-by-step
This is a video tutorial in the Education category where you are going to learn how to balance a chemical equation step-by-step. The left side of the equation is called the reactants and the right side is the new products. What will be new products when silver nitrate reacts with ferric chloride? The left side will be written as Ag NO3 + Fe Cl. The valence of Ag is +1, NO3 is -1, Fe is +3 and Cl is -1. On the right side the silver cannot go with iron because both are positive. So, it will be ...
How To: Change fractions to decimals
In this tutorial, we learn how to change fractions to decimals. Once you learn how to do this, it can help you learn more levels of math. Start out with easy problems and work your way up to more difficult ones. First, try rewriting the equation. Take your top numerator and divide it out by hand by your denominator. After you have done the long math for this, the number that is on the top of the division sign will be your answer. You will need to have a good sense of what numbers add into wha...
How To: Divide & multiply fractions with numerous examples
In this video, we learn how to divide & multiply fractions with numerous examples. If you have a normal fraction, you will just multiply across the equation to multiply it. To divide the fraction, you will multiply it by the flip of the fraction. Once you do this, you will have both of these equations figured out. Make sure you reduce the fraction as much as possible by seeing what number goes into both the denominator and the numerator. After you do this, you will have the best possible answ...
How To: Convert Fahrenheit to Celsius for chemistry
This is a video tutorial in the Education category where you are going to learn how to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius for chemistry. Doing this is really simple and easy and doesn't take much time. But, you must know the formula for doing the conversion. The formula is degrees Celsius is equal to degrees Fahrenheit minus 32 divided by 1.8. Using this formula let us convert 75 degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius. Inserting 75 in the formula, we get (75 - 32) divided by 1.8. and the answer is ...
How To: Add and subtract fractions with numerical examples
In this video, we learn how to add and subtract fractions with numerical examples. First, write down an example on a piece of paper to add two fractions together. To do this, you will write out the denominator in the common form and then add the numerators together. If you don't have common denominators you will have to find them. When subtracting, it's basically going to be the same process. Go through the same steps to figure out what the answer will be. Use the basic rules of math to get t...
How To: Use high voltages using the Wimhurst machine
In this video, we learn how to use high voltages using the Wimhurst machine. First, you must have a spinning wheel, double ended brushes, collecting combs, leyden jars, adjustable electrodes, and small metal plates. Once you connect all these together, you will notice the brushes on either side are perpendicular to each other and the wheel spin in opposite directions. Spin the wheel and then listen to the sound it makes. The plate will then charge with different electrons and create positive ...
How To: Understand and determine equivalent fractions
In this video, we learn how to understand and determine equivalent fractions. If you have an equation with an equivalent fraction, you will first multiply the first numerator by the second denominator. Then, you will divide this answer by the denominator of the first fraction. After you do this, it will give you the correct answer. You can also do the reverse multiplication for this to check your answer and make sure you are correct. You can get an answer no matter what the numbers in the equ...
How To: Make great flash cards and study better for your next test
The flash card is one of the most effective and distinctly old-school methods of studying. If you want to eschew the computer and bust out the flash cards, watch this video to learn some ways to make more effective flash cards and rock your next test.
How To: Find the area of a trapezoid
In this video, we learn how to find the area of a trapezoid. The formula to figure out how to find the answer is: Area= 1/2x (base1 x base2) x height. Now, find the bases and the height of the trapezoid. Remember that the height must always be perpendicular to the bases. Once you have found these, add the bases and multiply by the height. You can use a calculator to do this or do it off hand if you're good with math. For the third step, divide the answer by 2 and then write down the answers w...
How To: Find the surface area of a cube
In this video, we learn how to find the surface area of a cube. Finding the surface area of a cube is something everyone will have to do in math. The easy formula to figure out this is: surface area= side x side x 6. Your first step to figuring out the problem is to find the length of a side. Once you have found this, you will substitute and evaluate the numbers in the equation. After this, write the units in for the problem. You will then come up with the answer of the equation with the unit...
How To: Analyze the conclusion of a sample argumentative essay
In this video we learn how to analyze the conclusion of a sample argumentative essay. The conclusion is only two lines long, but it should be looked over thoroughly. The conclusion should reinstate the main thesis from the essay. It should also give an indication of how the thesis was argued for. You should avoid the phrase "I feel that", "I believe that", and "I feel strongly that". When you change up this, it will make the conclusion appear stronger. When you do this, your conclusion will b...
How To: Cite website resources in your bibliography using MLA format
If you're writing a college essay or report, your bibliography is a painful, yet necessary part. And thanks to all of the information available on the World Wide Web, most colleges and universities accept websites as resources in your bibliography. But citing websites can be confusing when using the MLA citation format. This video will breakdown the process.
How To: Make hydrochloric acid from sodium bisulfate and table salt
In this home-science tutorial from WonderHowTo favorite Nurdrage, you'll learn how to create hydrochloric acid using 140 grams of sodium bisulfate, a pH lowering compound available in most pool stores, and 60 grams of sodium chloride salt and an external heat source. Watch for a full demonstration of the process and complete, step-by-step instructions.
Do Not Try This at Home: Exploding Hydrogen Bubbles
Here at WonderHowTo, we love science. And of course, explosions. So, naturally we find Gray Matter's demonstration of fiery hydrogen bubbles pretty awesome. But the most interesting part is the reason behind the demonstration. Did you know the same gas that heats your house can also make it explode? Gray Matter explains why:
News: 74 Days of Nasty Time-Lapsed Food Rot
We've seen 13 days of decomposition... how about 74? More compost nastiness + time-lapse. Previously, 13 Gloriously Disgusting, Maggot Filled Days of Rotting Food.
How To: Use the BLAST search on the NCBI website to search for gene sequence matches
If you're involved in biomedical research, identifying gene sequences might form a large part of your job. The NCBI's website contains a powerful search tool called BLAST that allows you to search for matches to any gene sequence you enter, and this video will show you how to use it.
How To: Multiply fractions, polynomials, signed numbers, exponents, and square roots
Multiplying two whole numbers together is pretty easy, it's multiplying all the other types of numbers out there where it gets tricky. Watch this video for quick instructions on how to multiply fractions, exponents, polynomials, signed numbers, and square roots.
How To: Perform an experiment in accordance with the scientific method
The scientific method is one of the great constructs of modern academic thought. If followed rigorously it makes science as accurate as any general procedure can make it. Watch this video to learn the steps of the method and how to use it to conduct your own experiments.
How To: Divide numbers with exponents
In this tutorial, we learn how to divide numbers with exponents. The quotient rule states that we can divide two powers with the same base by subtracting the exponents. With the same base, you can subtract the exponents to get something that would be the answer. For example, if you have 6(to the fourth) divided by 6(to the second), this would come to equal 6(to 4-2). This would break down to equal 6(to the second power). Once you have this, you will be able to do the math for this and figure ...
How To: Understand the properties of a rectangle
In this tutorial, we learn how to understand the properties of a rectangle. A rectangle has four interior angles that add up to 360 degrees. All of the angles have to be exactly 90 degrees in a perfect rectangle. Two opposite sides have to be congruent and parallel. The other opposite sides also have to be congruent and parallel. The diagonals of the rectangle are not perpendicular but they are congruent and they intersect at the mid points. Diagonals are not perpendicular, but they are congr...
How To: Solve inequalities by multiplying or dividing
In this tutorial, we learn how to solve inequalities by multiplying or dividing. Start out with your equation written out in front of you. Now, find the variable in the equation and figure out how to get rid of the denominator underneath it. Divide this on both sides, then you will be left with the variable with the inequality. Don't flip the inequality if you don't divide by a negative on both sides. Then, write out the rest of the equation. Once finished, do the rest of the math for the rig...
How To: Make maganese heptoxide (permanganic acid)
This video tutorial is in the Education category which will show you how to make manganese heptoxide (permanganic acid). This procedure is extremely dangerous. Manganese heptoxide is an extremely powerful oxidizing agent. It has the ability to set fuels on fire from mere contact. Get an old dish and put a spatula full of potassium permanganate on it. Add a few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid. A green liquid is formed which is the manganese heptoxide. Now you can add any fuel like butanol...
How To: Understand fraction multiplication by drawing
In this tutorial, we learn how to understand fraction multiplication by drawing. Start out by drawing a square on a piece of paper, leaving space around it. Next, cut this into vertical thirds (your equation is 1/3 x 1/2). After this, shade one of the thirds in the square. Use the side of your pencil to shade in the third. Then, cut the square into horizontal halves. The square will now be in equal shapes that are also called sixths. After this, shadow one of the halves with a different color...
How To: Understand special quadrilaterals
In this tutorial, we learn how to understand special quadrilaterals. A quadrilateral is a shape with four sides. Three figures of these are: kites, parallelograms, and trapezoids. Two types of parallelograms are the rhombus and the rectangle. Rectangles have four right angles. A square is also a parallelogram, which has four right angles and two congruent sides. A square is always a rhombus a parallelogram is always a quadrilateral and a kite is always a quadrilateral. The parallelogram is so...
How To: Master inverse proportions in algebra
This is a video tutorial in the Education category where you are going to learn how to master inverse proportions in Algebra. Inverse proportions have a different rule; more means less or less means more. Let us understand this with an example. It took 175 minutes to drive to the cottage at 80 kmph. If we drive at 100 kmph instead, how long will it take? Here the speed of travel is more but the time taken to complete the journey will be less. So, this is a more means less kind of inverse prop...
How To: Determine if a point lies on a line in standard form
In this video, we learn how to determine if a point lies on a line in standard form. In order to do this, you will need to substitute the X and Y value with the ordered pair that is given. The X value is the first number and the Y value is the second number. Re-write your equation, substituting in the numbers to the appropriate spots. Now, simplify the equation by doing multiplication with the negatives and positives (if given). When you get through the equation, you will end up with the solu...
How To: Bend and fuse glass over a flame
In this tutorial, we learn how to bend and fuse glass over a flame. First, you will need to have a Bunsen burner turned on with a high flame. After this, let the flame stay on for several seconds, then adjust the airflow for the flame so it doesn't go too high. Now, find glass and pick it up on the bottom with your hands. Stick the tip of the glass into the bottom part of the burner, where the flame is the hottest. The piece of glass will turn orange in color as it gets hotter and hotter. Onc...
How To: Borrow and regroup in math
In this video, we learn how to borrow and regroup in math. First, look at the top numbers of the subtraction equation. Look to see if it's smaller than the bottom number. If not, look at the numbers to the left of each one on the top to see if you can borrow from them. If you can, then you will have to lower than number by one each time you are borrowing a number. Once you do this, you will be able to subtract the number at the top from the number at the bottom, even when the individual numbe...
How To: Derive and use the slope formula
In this video, we learn how to derive and use the slop formula. The slope of a line is equal to change in y divided by the change in x. First, put the first point on the coordinate point. Then, represent the X and Y by X1 and Y1. Then, put the second point on the plane, representing the coordinates with X2 and Y2. Now, with these two points, draw a straight line and derive the formula from here. The change in X will be from X1 to X2. Now, replace that with the change in X and do the same for ...
How To: Multiply & divide fractions & mixed numbers
In this tutorial, we learn how to multiply & divide fractions & mixed numbers. When multiplying and dividing fractions you don't need a common number, you just multiply straight across. When dividing, you simply flip the second fraction over and multiply straight across like normal. When multiplying a whole number and mixed number, simply put the whole number over one. Then, convert the mixed number into an improper fraction. Then, multiply the mixed number with the numerator and add in the d...
How To: Find the area of a circle
In this tutorial, we learn how to find the area of a circle. First, you will need to know the formula for finding the area of a circle, which is Area=Pi(r)squared. Now, find the radius of the circle in question. After this, fill in the radius to the equation and start to do the math. The area will equal what the radius is, times pie and squared. After you do the math for this, you will have found the area of the entire circle. Make sure you label the number with units, or else your answer wil...
How To: Solve rational inequalities
In this video, we learn how to solve rational inequalities. First, you will take the problem (x-1 over x+2 is greater than 0). The first method to solve this is to think you have any number divided by another number is greater than 0. Remember the properties to solving problems. Know that both A and B have to be greater than 0 since it's a positive divided by a positive. Or, you can have a negative divided by a negative which will make a positive. The first solution is (x-1 greater than 0 and...
How To: Understand the circulatory system & the heart
Want to learn more about the circulation of blood through the heart and the rest of our body. Watch this video.
How To: Multiply fractions
In this tutorial, we learn how to multiply fractions. First, you must know that the number on the top is called a numerator and the number on the bottom is the denominator. First, write out your equation with the fractions listed horizontally next to each other. After this, multiply the numbers straight across. The numerator will multiply with the numerator and same for the denominator. After this, when you get the final fraction you will need to reduce this further if you can. If you end up ...
How To: Solve a single-step equation using multiplication
In this video, we learn how to solve a single-step equation using multiplication. For the first step, get rid of any number surrounding the variable. To do this, you will need to multiply the numbers around it by their opposite to make them equal zero. Once you have done this, you will need to repeat the process on the other side of the equal sign. Just do the same exact thing you did in the first step, then you will be able to easily solve the problem at hand. You can check your answer by re...
How To: Test paint for the presence toxic lead
In this tutorial, we learn how to test paint for the presence toxic lead. You will first need to make up two solutions. One will need sodium sulfide and water mixed together in a small container. Then, add acidic acid and water into another container. Drop small amounts of the mixtures into containers, then add in the paint to the containers. Watch and see how the reaction of the paint is with the mixture. If you start to see a black reaction occur in the container, you will know that your pa...
How To: Grasp the differences of census, study, & sample survey
In this tutorial, we learn how to know the difference: census, study, & sample survey. The census is when everyone's opinion is needed. An example is when you will see census studies happen throughout the year from the government seeing how many people live in one household. A study is when you only need the opinion of experts. This can be when companies are releasing a new product and need the opinions of doctors or dentists about it. A sample survey is when a few people's opinions are enoug...