I wanted to know, what topics could I review form General Chemistry that would have me better prepared?? Also, are there some places online that could help me with the class??? Thanx
2007-07-18 05:34:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
The best thing you can do is get the textbook ahead of time. (College bookstores usually have the text for your class before the class begins, or just find out what from the bookstore the name of the text and order it online)
Once you get the text, read each chapter BEFORE the professor reaches it. Don't just wait around for the professor to teach you organic chemistry. Take control of your own learning.
Right now, you can read the INTRO and first chapter on your own, and understand as much of it as you can. Don't just read it like a storybook-- actively read it! Take notes in it, circle stuff you don't understand, practice any sample probems, and do the derivations for yourself, so you can follow along with the logic.
When you attend class, you will be seeing the material a 2nd time, so it won't be a whole bunch of new info. As a result, you can use your mental energy to figure out the stuff you're having the most difficulty with.
This approach takes discipline, but it has proven very effective for me.
2007-07-25 08:25:42 · answer #1 · answered by Noles H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just took it myself.
I would go back over your orbitals and hybridization (sp, sp^2, sp^3, etc.). This is key to understanding the basics, especially where certain bonds will form and why.
www.chemhelper.com worked wonders for me.
www.chemfinder.com was essential for lab.
Also, I would consider ordering a free reagents catalog from Aldrich. I can't find a link currently, but I would look into it or ask your professor.
Here are a few general tips:
1.) Get a study guide! -- My professor was great, but it's always essential to have some supplemental material.
2.) Practice! -- You can never practice enough - especially considering how infinite the number of possible reactions is.
3.) Have fun! -- If you're bored of it, chances are you're concentrating more on being bored than learning, so have fun!
2007-07-18 05:51:45 · answer #2 · answered by Cali_Texan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is most important is to do all the homework and NOT fall behind. There is a ton of information that just keeps coming. It is extremely difficult to learn the stuff you put off and the stuff that you just had in class as well. All of this is on top of your other classes, which are probably pretty difficult. ?Gen chem principles should be enough. A lot of bonding information comes up, so go over that.
2007-07-18 05:41:37 · answer #3 · answered by billgoats79 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chemical Bonding.
2007-07-18 05:38:53 · answer #4 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to amazon.com. Look for the following title: "The nuts and bolts of organic chemistry".
2007-07-25 08:56:36 · answer #5 · answered by freakdamon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should review chemical bonding and reaction pathways.
2007-07-18 05:43:17 · answer #6 · answered by Gwenilynd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi organic chemistry is interesting. ready your self to learn it.
best luck
2007-07-26 05:15:47 · answer #7 · answered by richa p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my advices is have fun. I loved orgchem, but it has been years since I have taken it.
2007-07-18 05:37:58 · answer #8 · answered by candra_calhoon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl...just be sure to memorize those mechanisms...they are a killer.
2007-07-18 05:42:12 · answer #9 · answered by yuma yuma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋