hey guys!! it has been a while :’))
however, i have finished my first semester of chemistry (pre-ib) and i felt as if that i did pretty well in this subject even though i had minimal background knowledge on it. i initially struggled with the concepts we did, but after studying hard and trying my best i have gotten used to it and have been improving so here are my tips and tricks for chemistry!
please understand that i have not been through all the topics in chemistry, i have only learnt about atomic structure, periodicity and bonding so my links and tips may only help you for those topics but they should help with the other topics also. (this is most likely a general chemistry masterpost btw)
ask questions in class!!!!!! this is incredibly important, as also for every subject but if you don’t understand the concept you will struggle like how i did in the beginning :( if you are too shy to ask your question in front of the class, go up to the teacher when you have some time or even email them. even just ask your friends or classmates who may have a better understanding of the concept, it definitely helps having different explanations on the same topic, having different perspectives and all
find good resources, go through past tests, past exams and worksheets so that you can have good practice of what may come in your tests and exams. my teacher was very organised and had plenty of resources for me to use to revise and learn in my spare time out of class. it also gave me the experience of the ib tests and exams so i knew what was to come
as said in my maths masterpost, try teaching others when they need help (if you understand the topic and they don’t) because this really seems to help me when studying for tests, i helped my friend with her questions about atomic structure and found myself learning and revising at the same time because of this
repetition!!! you may not get it right the first time, or even the second, but after lots of tries and times you will get there!! trust me :’))
if you don’t have resources, go search for some. there are plenty of studyblrs who do chem as a subject and im sure they are more than happy to help you (me too but i haven’t through many of the topics lol) once you have been through all the past papers you own, go google for some, especially ib kids, theres some out there for you!
have a periodic table with you at all times when studying chem! its a bit obvious but you would most likely need it
periodic table apps (there is loads on the app stores but here are some i found)
periodic table [ android | ios ] very indepth and informative (glad i just found this one, im downloading it rn)
periodic table (this one is different) [ android | ios ]
there is plenty, so find the app which suits you and your learning needs
molview (this website allows you to draw molecules!!)
ibchem.com for my fellow ib chem students, this website has notes and other resources to help you with your studies
2016 ib data booklet (there is probably going to be a 2017 one soon but anyways this will be useful
khan academy chemistry (honestly this website is a blessing to all students, so helpful !!!!)
other chemistry masterposts:
chemistry by @areistotle
ap chemistry by @etudiance
chemistry resource masterpost originally by @physicnerd
general chemistry masterpost by @ellielearnsthings
i hope that these resources and tips will help you in your chemistry studies c:
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