Kendrick Buford

University of Southern Mississippi
Issues in Science Education & Human Anatomy

Biography

Greetings,
I currently serve as an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi. I have been teaching courses related to the Biological Sciences for six years. My favorite topics involve molecular biology and genetics. I also work with teachers to bring novel lessons to their classrooms.

Education

Phd Science Education
University of Southern Mississippi

Educator Statistics

Numerade tutor for 6 years
334 Students Helped

Topics Covered

Revolutionizing Angiosperm Reproduction with Biotechnology
The Fascinating Chemistry of Life: Discovering the Building Blocks
Discover the Power of the Cell: Unleash Your Potential with Our Products
The Central Dogma: Understanding Gene Expression
Survival of the Fittest: Life Through a Darwinian Approach
Exploring Population Evolution: Trends and Insights
Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids: The Building Blocks of Life
Amino Acids, Peptides & Proteins - Essential Building Blocks
Discover the Power of Lipids: Benefits and Uses | [Brand Name]
Advancements in Genomics and Biotechnology: Revolutionizing Science
Unlock the Secrets of Organic Chemistry: Essential Guide
Atoms, Molecules, and Ions: Understanding the Building Blocks of Matter
Mastering Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry for Optimal Results
Explore the Fascinating World of Molecular Geometry - Discover More!
Mendelian Genetics: Understanding Inheritance Patterns
Understanding Animal Behavior: Tips and Insights
The Fascinating History of Life: From Origins to Present
The Importance of Understanding the Cell Cycle for Cellular Reproduction
Discover the Differences Between Bacteria and Archaea

Kendrick's Textbook Answer Videos

05:52
Chemical Principle

These questions are designed to be considered by groups of students in class. Often these questions work well for introducing a particular topic in class.
You may have noticed that when water boils, you can see bubbles that rise to the surface of the water. What is inside these bubbles? Explain.
a. air
b. hydrogen and oxygen gas
c. oxygen gas
d. water vapor
e. carbon dioxide gas

Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Kendrick Buford
05:08
Chemical Principle

These questions are designed to be considered by groups of students in class. Often these questions work well for introducing a particular topic in class.
Which of the following is true about an individual atom?
a. An individual atom should be considered a solid.
b. An individual atom should be considered a liquid.
c. An individual atom should be considered a gas.
d. The state of the atom depends on which element it is.
e. An individual atom cannot be considered a solid, liquid, or gas. Justify your choice, and for those you did not choose, explain why they are incorrect.

Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Kendrick Buford
10:07
Chemical Principle

These questions are designed to be considered by groups of students in class. Often these questions work well for introducing a particular topic in class.
How would you go about finding the number of "chalk molecules" it takes to write your name on the board? Explain what you would need to do and provide a sample calculation.

Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Kendrick Buford
08:27
Chemical Principle

These questions are designed to be considered by groups of students in class. Often these questions work well for introducing a particular topic in class.
These questions concern the work of $\mathrm{J} .$ J. Thomson:
a. From what you know of Thomson's work, which particles do you think he would believe are most important in the formation of compounds (chemical changes) and why?
b. Of the remaining two subatomic particles, which do you place second in importance for forming compounds and why?
c. Propose three models that explain Thomson's findings and evaluate them. Include Thomson's findings.

Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Kendrick Buford
04:04
Chemical Principle

These questions are designed to be considered by groups of students in class. Often these questions work well for introducing a particular topic in class.
Heat is applied to an ice cube in a closed container until only steam is present. Draw a representation of this process, assuming you can see it at an extremely high level of magnification. What happens to the size of the molecules? What happens to the total mass of the sample?

Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Kendrick Buford
03:07
Chemical Principle

These questions are designed to be considered by groups of students in class. Often these questions work well for introducing a particular topic in class.
You have a chemical in a sealed glass container filled with air. The setup is sitting on a balance, as shown. The chemical is ignited by means of a magnifying glass focusing sunlight on the reactant. After the chemical has completely burned, which of the following is true? Explain your answer.
a. The balance will read less than $250.0 \mathrm{g}$
b. The balance will read $250.0 \mathrm{g}$
c. The balance will read greater than $250.0 \mathrm{g}$
d. Cannot be determined without knowing the identity of the chemical.
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Chapter 2: Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
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