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Soldering is the metallurgic process used to fix electronic components to a PCB, usually with a tin alloy. Soldering can be done by hand or automatic. PTH boards were usually wave soldered, SMT uses reflow technology.

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How do I tell what sort of solder I have?

If you're just soldering for a hobby side project don't worry about it. If you have trouble getting the solder to flow than purchase some leaded solder and it should be easier. …
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Soldering capacitor pins

Nope, no power should be applied to a board you are soldering to so pin order does not matter. If they are polarized capacitors just make sure you don't solder the leads in backwards. …
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