Solution Fluency

Reviewing the app:            Chemistry Lab: For Windows

 

How will this app help me in science?

This app takes you through the periodic table. It labels and gives a large amount of information about the element as well as various sources online.

What grade would find this app the most useful?

Anywhere from grade 8-12. Around the age from where you would use the periodic table.

How does the app work?

When you open the app, a periodic table will appear. To view a certain element, all you need to do is click on it. Scroll through the information and at the bottom there is a key that helps you identify the family. You can also browse through the families by themselves as opposed to viewing the rest of the elements at the same time.

Why should I get this app?

This app is very handy for study or learning about elements. The information is very useful and accessible. As opposed to doing research on each element, the information is all put in one simple place. It also organizes the elements by over 20 categories. Ex: Boiling point, period, family etc.

When would I use this app?

Most likely in chemistry. For studying, learning or researching.

How easy is the app to understand?

It is quite simple. You have a periodic table are large buttons indicating where to click to change something.

How does the app help you learn?

It gives you plenty of knowledge about the periodic table and shows you how the elements are organized. It gives you facts you would have had to spend time on the internet researching at your fingertips.

Here is a screenshot of the app.

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My favourite quote

“Criminals thrive on the indulgence of society’s understanding.”

-Henri Ducard in Batman Begins

 

In our society, very often when a crime is committed we try to come up with excuses for the criminals. If they rob a bank, we say “Oh, well they probably needed money to eat so they don’t starve!” Society tries to understand and be optimistic about the criminals morals. It is quite sad but in a way it’s nice that we as a race have now tried to see the best in people as opposed to the worst. Sometimes it helps because criminals could have good intentions, but at the same time often it is the opposite. Even when a criminal’s morals are evil, we try to come up with excuses and be compassionate towards then. This may all sound depressing but the reason I found this quote interesting was because as harsh as it is it is an interesting take on society. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I found this one quite unique.

-Alyson Young