How to study Chemistry the right way? (A-level)?

Answer 1

The best way to prepare for chemistry tests are practice problems. It has very little to do with memorization and a lot to do with application. Your textbook should have practice problems, and hopefully your professor gives out some of their own so you can get an idea of where to focus. You can find additional problems and solutions from multiple online sources.

Answer 2

Take it from me. I currently have a 4.0 GPA in college and am doing very well in chemistry. Other than what Ron said, you must read your text book. I tell my friends time and time again to read the text book. Not until you read the text book will you truly understand chemistry. Also, always look around on the internet for things you want to know more about to get a broader understanding of the subject matter. For example, if you want to know more about Dalton's Atomic Theory, try websites like www.wikipedia.org so you can get a full understanding of what he did to come up with his theory.

Also, always ask your teacher questions. This may not only help your grade in the end, but it will help explain stuff you don't already know.

Last, but not least, find someone who has the same work ethic and mind set as you. Then "use" the to their full potential. Two brains are better than one and they always know something that you dont' know.


Hope this helps and good luck in chemistry.

Answer 3

I would suggest that the best way is to understand why things happen at the atomic and molecular level. This way, you are not memorizing a whole series of topics and formulas, but rather understanding why things happen the way they do.

For example, you will best understand chemical bonding by focusing on the atomic structure and electron distribution. The gas laws are best understood by learning the kinetic molecular theory.

Answer 4

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