So I am pretty new to arduino boards. The beginner kit that I ordered doesn't seem to include the male connector for the 9V battery that fits into the board. I have the connection for the 9V battery but nothing on the other end of the wires. Is this normal or should I contact arduino?
This is normal. You're supposed to plug the wires from the battery connector into the breadboard:
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pert:
This is normal. You're supposed to plug the wires from the battery connector into the breadboard:
ah! this makes a lot of sense lol, I am just curious as to why there is a connection on the actual arduino board for the 9V battery?
Thank you for your help!
maxinstein:
I am just curious as to why there is a connection on the actual arduino board for the 9V battery?
Which exact connection on the Arduino board are you referring to?
pert:
Which exact connection on the Arduino board are you referring to?
Barrel socket ?
ballscrewbob:
Barrel socket ?
Yes the barrel socket is missing.
maxinstein:
Yes the barrel socket is missing.
On the board ?
That's the socket !
ballscrewbob:
On the board ?
That's the socket !
haha yes i understand that now 
thank you everyone