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Yeah, I used to be pretty good at chem when I was in High school, but I can't really help you when I don't know what you need help with. It looks like you haven't even gotten to the part where you need to start balancing electrons, so it shouldn't be that complicated to understand just from reading your textbook.

Read. Your. Textbook.

Before. Each. Lecture.

Ask. Any. Confusing. Concepts.

Have. Confusing. Concepts. Ready.

I.e., Read. Your. Textbook.


You don't have any actual questions right now, so I dunno how much specific help any of us can give you. It needn't be specific, but something like, "I don't know how to determine formal charges." Followed by some examples, would do wonders for our ability to not telepathically know where you're struggling.

Khan Academy

Consulting the table of periods, I confirm that Cl is first column from the halogens. Memory bit fuzzy when not at work and brain is off.
Therefore it its outer orbital tends to have only one electron.

Cobalt is one of the messy transition metals but since it's gotten two Chlorine atoms I assume it's in Cobalt (II) oxidation state. But then I'm unable to concentrate and so have no idea whether I'm correct or relevant.

okay
so its basically the really basic stuff? Just memorize them i guess
and think about how big their atoms are and how many of that one kind you can fit on that other kind

"What kind of course are you taking at 25 which still present multiple choice questions?"

Aside from the burn, It was foreshadowing for something I shoulda seen coming. ( Either way, it's a gift horse, I'm not looking any further)

"it would help if you actually told us which topic you are having problems with."

In all truth, it's "Intro to chem". I've been putting it off (and damned requirements)" for a bit now.

Currently, it's in understanding how to decifer some charges, and today's class was writing chemical compounds from their name into their form seen on the periodic table (I forgot the term).

Such as Cobaltic Chloride to CoCL2

it would help if you actually told us which topic you are having problems with.

My chemistry teacher was pretty outstanding, but its been a while since i thought about any of it deeply so... well, just ask and lets see wether we can help you.

What kind of course are you taking at 25 which still present multiple choice questions?

Aren't we contractually supposed to be bitter and cynical? This was just...a nice thing to say!

Rare BL moments of genuine heart-warming.

GJob.

......................... *sniff*

Wow. Um. That's actually really awesome of you to say. I'm blushing like an idiot right now, if that helps. And I'm glad I brightened your day a bit. I'll be sure to let my sister know too, and I'm sure she'll be just as happy. ^_^

Sorry, that was a mistake. But anyway.. Moral of the story: Never ever get a dodge. Why would anyone?

I see your post twice, I think I'm seeing double. XD

My only problem is...I really, really lack the money to get a new car. I can barely afford everything as it is now. I really, really hope I can get it fixed instead. Finding a super-cheap car might not be a easy task.

Get a new car that isn't made by the worst car company in America.

Get a new car that isn't made by the worst car company in America.

That crap happened to me once, my advice?

Depending on how much you're spending it might be best to simply buy another car, look around for good deals around your house.

I don't know where you live, but around where I live repairing a transmission is on the north side of 2 grand, if not 3 grand total. With that kind of money you can put a down payment on a used car and pay it off in a couple of years, if that is not an option for you then I hope you know a good mechanic.

Unless the character is wearing specifically the uniform of some organization, or something otherwise unusual, they are not going to visually stand out visually with clothing alone. When people think of Harry Potter, do they think of his Hogwarts robes or his unique scar? As snazzy as Nazi uniforms are, the most recognizable aspect of Hitler's appearance is, of course, his moustache. Plus, keep in mind also that people rarely wear the same exact clothing every single day in real life. They vary it, but can keep to certain styles; ultimately, their clothing doesn't affect them much unless their clothes are really outstanding.

Plus, if you're going to set a "costume" of casual clothes for this character, don't say that they're just white shorts, and don't say that the jersey has tan short sleeves and a white body. That description is bland. That appearance is generic. I could pick up that outfit at the mall.

Instead, work on making the clothes unique. Make his shorts torn along the side, with fraying black thread keeping the left half properly together. Maybe have his jersey, normally nice and white, be perpetually stained brownish from mud on the back from a bad fall. Remember, with someone's visual appearance, you also should try to characterize them. If someone's clean, take note of how clean they are, how neat they keep their cuffs, how many buttons they have done up on their shirt, and so on. If someone's casual, take note of their double-knotted laces on name-brand, well-worn sneakers that look like they're bulging out a bit on the sides because the character has spent so many mornings just shoving his foot in the shoe and running off. I use a lot of "dirty" examples because, usually, it's easier to describe dirtiness rather than cleanliness - easier to describe an abundance of things rather than a lack of things.

Try to focus more on the physical, non-clothing details of your character. If he has short black hair, maybe have the roots look a little blonde, suggesting his hair is dyed, or describe further, more broadly - does he let his facial hair grow out; is it well-trimmed or maybe has he not shaven in a couple days? Does he have split ends, or is his hair very well-combed? Does he cut it himself, or is it cut professionally, making it look organized rather than being cut semi-straight and being longer in some places. Does he have to slide his bangs out of his eyes every once in a while? Try to avoid direct descriptions, at least most of the time; more often try to suggest images and characteristics, rather than outright saying them. Or, in other and more overused words, "show, don't tell."

It takes some getting used to, but maybe spend a day looking at your own clothes and paying attention to your own mannerisms, to get a better idea of how to write a fleshed-out, realistic character, the kind that pops off the page.

I've consulted the Type Moon Manual of Protagonistic Fashions, and it's recommending you go with either "school uniform" or "T-shirt with jeans and sneakers".

Same here. I need to call them and find out how to arrange that. I asked about this when I visited it and got that 3DS, so I need to find out what's up.

I was super excited about that sale... until I realized it was store pickup only, and the stores around here had none of the titles I tried to get, lol.