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GENERAL CHEMISTRY
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TABLE OF ELEMENTS SHOWING ATOMIC NUMBERS, ATOMIC MASS, AND ATOMIC RADII
TABLE OF SOME FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICAL CONSTANTS
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2. SELECTED COMPOUNDS OF METALS
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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1. INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
4. HALOGEN DERIVATIVES OF HYDROCARBONS
7. CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND THEIR DERIVATIVES
HOW
TO BE GOOD AT CHEMISTRY – PART 1
1.
Dig Deep on practice problems.
Just
doing lots of practice problems will not necessarily make you a better problem
solver. You will never see an exam problem that looks exactly like a practice
problem, so doing every problem possible is not a good strategy. Instead, when
you work out a practice problem, we have given you, make sure that you can
explain why and when you would make each step in your solution.
2.
Conceptual understanding is the goal
The
point of working on problems is NOT to get the “right answer.” By working on
problems, you will become more familiar with central concepts and ideas in
chemistry. Having a conceptual understanding means that you can: Take a core
chemistry idea and apply it to a new situation or problem. Think about core
ideas and their implications. Predict and explain chemical systems. Use
critical thinking to solve problems
3.
Self-study
‘Self-help is the best help.’ You might have heard of this proverb. The same goes for studies. Before you attend any class at tuition or school, remember to study the lesson beforehand by yourself. The benefits of this habit are many. You will get the opportunity to understand the lesson at your own pace. Also, while studying by yourself, you will come across unknown terms and concepts that you could have ignored in class. Your prior reading of the chapter can also help you connect to the topics from previous grades, thus expanding your knowledge base.
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