So I struggled with Chem I and ended up with gasp B-.. I want to improve in Chem II any advice? Thanks!
Preparing for Chem II
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I am also preparing for chem 2 this summer. I already have the book, so I'm reviewing chem 1 material and going to look over chem 2 before the class starts in late July.
I tried taking this during the spring, but with other classes I would have compromised by other grades as this class takes way too much time preparing for!
Just start reviewing ahead of time, that way it will be easier to pick up on in lecture, do practice problems.. I happen to be taking the same teacher so I know what chapters he'll go over.
Solutions, rate reactions-kinetics, equilibria, acid/base, nuclear, thermo, electro
Good luck!
I studied Chem II by doing the examples in every section of the chapters we were going to be tested on. It's a lot like word problems so when you study for your tests make sure to study as if you're studying for a math test and depending on your teacher memorize the formulas. Good luck! I struggled on the first test, but fortunately this helped me get an A in the class.
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By chem 2, you mean the second part of general chem? If so, then I can offer some advice:
What I mainly did for this course was do practice problems, practice problems, and more practice problems. This might just be common sense, but don't do the practice problems just for the sake of doing them. Think about what your doing and why your doing it. After a while, I felt that I did the problems just to do them, and that doesn't help at all.
Also, I found that flash cards helped, but flash cards are not really specific to chem 2 because I find that writing things down helps me remember things in any subject.
What I mainly did for this course was do practice problems, practice problems, and more practice problems. This might just be common sense, but don't do the practice problems just for the sake of doing them. Think about what your doing and why your doing it. After a while, I felt that I did the problems just to do them, and that doesn't help at all.
Also, I found that flash cards helped, but flash cards are not really specific to chem 2 because I find that writing things down helps me remember things in any subject.
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OP, did you take AP Chemistry?
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Definitely buy the book and work the practice problems in the back. During class don't be afraid to go talk to the teacher and ask for help.
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Biggest things you can do is make sure you have algebra down pat and to improve your study techniques.
So, buy a practice algebra book. There wasn't too much complicated math in the course, mostly rearranging equations and quadratic equations (not too much though). It's mostly going to be simpler things like PV = nRT, now find n.
If you didn't go to every class in Chem I, make sure you do so with this one. Make every supplemental instructor session (if you have those) you can. My class had 2 each week. Don't wait until the exam review to get familiar with equations.
Review your notes after class to better consolidate what you learned.
Did I mention going to every class? Can not stress that enough!
So, buy a practice algebra book. There wasn't too much complicated math in the course, mostly rearranging equations and quadratic equations (not too much though). It's mostly going to be simpler things like PV = nRT, now find n.
If you didn't go to every class in Chem I, make sure you do so with this one. Make every supplemental instructor session (if you have those) you can. My class had 2 each week. Don't wait until the exam review to get familiar with equations.
Review your notes after class to better consolidate what you learned.
Did I mention going to every class? Can not stress that enough!
