surferlove007

I understand how to balance equations that don't involve the electron transfer however the whole when you gain electrons, but you subtract then stuff throws me for a loop. Not to mention how I figure out how many electrons each different element has. I just wish my teacher had explained it better.

His excuse is " Well you guys should remember this from high school." So this should really be a review...not anything new." I think that's a bunch of crap as well as a poor attitude toward teaching this subject.
Chemistry is very, very challenging for me. I work to understand it, but often time it's better to have a one on one session. The homework online is confusing too, it doesn't give the best hints on what to do.