Chemistry can sometimes be a tough nut to crack, and that’s okay! It often involves abstract concepts like atomic and molecular structures which aren’t visible to the naked eye, making them hard to understand for those who prefer more tangible learning. Additionally, it requires a good deal of math, especially in areas like the mole concept, stoichiometry, and chemical energetics. If math isn’t your favorite subject, these parts of chemistry might feel a bit daunting. But don’t worry—with practice and the right strategies, you can master these challenges and find success in chemistry!

O Level / IP

Experimental Chemistry: Emphasizing laboratory skills, safe chemical handling, and data recording techniques.

Particulate Nature of Matter: Understanding the atomic and molecular structure of substances, including states of matter and their properties.

Formulae, Stoichiometry, and the Mole Concept: Focus on chemical formulae, balancing equations, and calculations involving moles and mass.

Electrochemistry: Studying the chemical changes involving electron transfer, applications in batteries, and electrolysis.

Energetics: Exploration of energy changes in chemical reactions, including exothermic and endothermic processes, and applications in everyday energy use.

Kinetics: Rate of reaction and factors affecting it, including catalysts and temperature.

Chemical Equilibrium: Understanding reversible reactions.

Acids, Bases, and Salts: Properties, reactions, and uses of acids, bases, and salts in various contexts.

The Periodic Table: Detailed study of elements, periodic trends, and group properties.

Metals: Extraction, properties, and reactivity series of metals, along with their environmental impacts.

Atmosphere and Environment: Chemistry of the atmosphere, pollution, and sustainable management of environmental resources.

Organic Chemistry: Basic concepts of hydrocarbons, alcohols, acids, and polymers, including reactions and uses.