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About Achievers Dream Chemistry Tuition

Achievers Dream Chemistry Tuition

About us

Achievers Dream specialises in Primary Science, Secondary Science O Level Chemistry Tuition, N & O Level Combined Chemistry Tuition, Pure/IP and JC A Level H2 Chemistry Tuition since 2013

Our Specialisations

Through our years of teaching experience, we are proud to present that our students have achieved 90.3% ‘A’ & ‘B'.

Chemistry Laboratory (Approved by NEA) to Conduct the Widest Range of Experiments for Students to Secure ‘A’ in Practical Exam

AD is the First and Only Chemistry tuition specialist in Singapore fully-equipped with a Chemistry laboratory (Awarded the NEA HS Permit) with a qualified lab technician/Fumehood to ensure our students perform the WIDEST range of experiments for exam preparation!

In fact, 95% of our students on the lab programme proved to achieve better results compared to those only on theory lessons!

What Achievers Dream - Chemistry Tuition Offers?

Here's a Comparision of our programmes across all levels: Location Bukit Timah (HQ)/Zoom Bukit Timah (HQ)/Zoom Bukit Timah (HQ)/Zoom Bukit Timah (HQ)/Zoom Bukit Timah (HQ) Level P5 & P6 Science Tuition Secondary 1 & 2 Science Tuition Secondary 3 & 4 O Level Chemistry Tuition JC H2 Chemistry Tuition P5/P6/S1/S2/S3/S4/J1/J2 Lab Lessons Frequency 2 Hr/Week 2 Hr/Week 2 Hr/Week 2 Hr/Week 2 Hr/Term or 2 Hr/Month (Graduating Class) Fees $320 For 4 Theory + 1 Lecture (Total 5 lessons) $360 For 4 Theory + 1 Lecture (Total 5 lessons) $400 For 4 Theory + 1 Lecture (Total 5 lessons) $440 For 4 Theory + 1 Lecture (Total 5 lessons) $120 - $200 (Prices before $50 consummables) Payment Mode Paynow & Bank Transfer Trial Free 1 Lesson Trial Free 1 Lesson Trial Paid Month Trial ($400) Paid Month Trial ($440) Nil WhatsApp Consultation Yes Yes Yes Yes No AD Bespoke Achievers Portal Yes Yes Yes Yes No

What Achievers Dream - Chemistry Specialist Offers?

Here's a Comparision of our programmes across all levels: Location Bukit Timah (HQ)/Zoom Level P5 & P6 Science Tuition Frequency 2 Hr/Week Fees $320 For 4 Theory + 1 Lecture (Total 5 lessons) Payment Mode Paynow & Bank Transfer Trial Free 1 Lesson Trial WhatsApp Consultation Yes AD Bespoke Achievers Portal Yes Location Bukit Timah (HQ)/Zoom Level Secondary 1 & 2 Science Tuition Frequency 2 Hr/Week Fees $360 For 4 Theory + 1 Lecture (Total 5 lessons) Payment Mode Paynow & Bank Transfer Trial Free 1 Lesson Trial WhatsApp Consultation Yes AD Bespoke Achievers Portal Yes Location Bukit Timah (HQ)/Zoom Level Secondary 3 & 4 O Level Chemistry Tuition Frequency 2 Hr/Week Fees $400 For 4 Theory + 1 Lecture (Total 5 lessons) Payment Mode Paynow & Bank Transfer Trial Paid Month Trial ($400) WhatsApp Consultation Yes AD Bespoke Achievers Portal Yes Location Bukit Timah (HQ)/Zoom Level JC H2 Chemistry Tuition Frequency 2 Hr/Week Fees $440 For 4 Theory + 1 Lecture (Total 5 lessons) Payment Mode Paynow & Bank Transfer Trial Paid Month Trial ($440) WhatsApp Consultation Yes AD Bespoke Achievers Portal Yes Location Bukit Timah (HQ) Level P5/P6/S1/S2/S3/S4/J1/J2 Lab Lessons Frequency 2 Hr/Term or 2 Hr/Month (Graduating Class) Fees $120 – $200 (Prices before $50 consummables) Payment Mode Paynow & Bank Transfer Trial Nil WhatsApp Consultation No AD Bespoke Achievers Portal No

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Address and Contact Details

Achievers Dream’s (HQ-Bukit Timah) Address.

3 Jalan Bingka, Singapore 588905. 9 Jalan Bingka, Singapore 588899.

Chemistry Lab: 5 Jalan Bingka, 588899

Where is Jalan Bingka? Opposite Bukit Timah Plaza, Along Rifle Range Road

Achievers Dream’s (Lorong Chuan) Address

New Tech Park Mall 151 Lorong Chuan #01-16 Singapore 556741

Email address

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Whatsapp/SMS Us

HQ: +65 9653 8814

NTP: +65 8028 2514

Reviews from previous students

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Most comprehensive facilities. Dedicated teachers and well diversified learning resources to cater to different learning needs. Lessons are well paced and the learning outcomes are extremely satisfying!

Ding Bowen

3 months ago

Before I joined AD, I wasn’t good at Chemistry at all, barely being able to understand lesson content and concepts and could only get E for my J1 Promo exams. However, after joining AD lessons, Chemistry started becoming more fun and enjoyable! The tutors here made sure we understood everything well, and I saw an upward trend in my grades, finally achieving an A in my A-Levels! AD is truly a... read more

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I was struggling with Chemistry concepts nearing the end of J1 but the Teachers there was very welcoming and patient to cater for each students needs. As a result, my Chemistry grade slowly saw improvement from the start of J2 until the A Levels where I attained a B Grade. This wouldn’t be possible without AD as the super helpful notes and lab sessions are extremely informative to aid us in our... read more

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3 months ago

Before I joined AD in J2, my chemistry was failing quite badly but thanks to AD, I have improved a lot! It was thanks to the useful notes, monthly summative lectures, practice questions AND most importantly,the patient and thoughtful teachers, especially Ms Loo who kept encouraging me and highlighting areas that i can improve to score even better. Thank you so much for all the help! 🙂

Renee Choo

3 months ago

After O levels, I continued my journey with Achiever's Dream. The teachers were patient and guided me step by step. Although there were times where I could not understand a particular concept, my teacher went the extra mile to use different methods to explain it to me. I really appreciate my teachers for making time for my consultations outside of class. Thank you for making my chemistry journey...

Why AD Chemistry Tuition

Achievers Dream specialises in Primary Science, Secondary Science O Level Chemistry Tuition, N & O Level Combined Chemistry Tuition, Pure/IP and JC A Level H2 Chemistry Tuition since 2013.

We have a specialised Chemistry Practical Lab in preparation for your chemistry practical examination, and our very own 360° Total Chemistry Learning System™ (based upon the best education research and teaching practices from the UK and Switzerland) with well-organized activities and carefully curated worksheets to prepare students better for their theory examination.

Majority of students join us by word of mouth today and had seen an increase in their grade from C and below till an 'A' / 'B'. You can view our free learning resources gallery for your education level, and have a first-hand experience of our notes and what to expect.

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Famous Chemistry Scientists

The humble beginnings of the chemist

A few chemists of notable influence.

Amedeo Avogadro 1776~1856 - Discovery of molecules from atom

Robert Bunsen 1811~1899 - The Bunsen burner

Alfred Nobel 1833~1896 - Inventor of the dynamite

Marie Curie 1867~1934 - Research in Radium and Radioactivity

Influential Figures from our secondary school textbooks In the Singapore lower secondary school syllabus, we are first taught to understand the model of matter, microscopic elements that constitute our world and material existence. Have you ever heard of this chemistry pick-up line, "Hey! i've got my ion you!". This is undoubtedly a reference from the world of atoms, ions and molecules.

This talk of atoms, ions and molecules begs the question, what does a chemist do? Who are the great chemistry scientists? Without further ado, this post shall introduce a few figures to inform your inquisitive minds.

Amedeo Avogadro - Discovery of molecules

Avogadro is chiefly remembered for his molecular hypothesis, first stated in 1811. In relation to his hypothesis he derived at the following relationship:Weight of 1 volume of gas or vapour/Weight of 1 volume of hydrogen = Weight of 1 molecule of gas or vapour/Weight of 1 molecule of hydrogen.

While this may seem to be a simple equation, it is an important step for Avogadro to establish other forms of relations. Despite his efforts, many factors account for the fact that Avogadro’s hypothesis was generally ignored until after his death. First, the distinction between atoms and molecules was not generally understood. Furthermore, as similar atoms were thought to repel one another, the existence of polyatomic elementary molecules seemed unlikely. The following are the discoveries of Avogadro :

"To distinguish between atoms and molecules of different kinds, Avogadro adopted terms including molécule intégrante (the molecule of a compound), molécule constituante (the molecule of an element), and molécule élémentaire (atom). Although his gaseous elementary molecules were predominantly diatomic, he also recognized the existence of monatomic, triatomic, and tetratomic elementary molecules. In 1811 he provided the correct molecular formula for water, nitric and nitrous oxides, ammonia, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen chloride. Three years later he described the formulas for carbon dioxide, carbon disulfide, sulfur dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide. He also applied his hypothesis to metals and assigned atomic weights to 17 metallic elements based upon analyses of particular compounds that they formed. However, his references to gaz métalliques may have actually delayed chemists’ acceptance of his ideas. In 1821 he offered the correct formula for alcohol (C2H6O) and for ether (C4H10O)." - Brittanica.com

Simply put, while many scientists have participated in the journey of the discovery of elements, Avogadro could be argued to be one of the first to uncover them with sufficient mathematical precision and experimentation.

Now to answer the question, what does a chemist do?

A chemist is a person that studies the atoms, elements, compounds and molecules. Avogadro is a prime example of a chemist at its most fundamental form.

Robert Bunsen - The Bunsen burner

As an integral approach towards holistic chemistry understanding, most Singapore science students are required to operate the Bunsen burner as a practical experiment. These experiments may be to create acidic or alkaline solutions or to observe chemical reactions.

Its founder, Robert Bunsen observed that each element emits a light of characteristic wavelength. Such studies opened the field of spectrum analysis, which became of great importance in the study of the Sun and stars and also led Bunsen almost immediately to his discovery of two alkali-group metals, cesium and rubidium.

In fact, he is also known to have invented the carbon-zinc electric cell (battery), the filter pump (1868), the ice calorimeter (1870), and the vapour calorimeter (1887).

Just like Amedeo Avogaro, Bunsen delves into the exploration of elements, more importantly, he is also the answer to the second question, who are great chemistry scientists?

Great chemistry scientists are not only credited for their discoveries, they are also credited as inventors of equipments that play a major function in our daily lives. Indeed, such inventions are a step towards advancements and intellectual understanding of the world around us.

Alfred Nobel - Inventor of the dynamite

Perhaps the most known amongst this list of chemists, Alfred Nobel was born on 10 December 1896.

"He was a Swedish chemist, engineer, inventor, businessman, and philanthropist. He is best known for having bequeathed his fortune to establish the Nobel Prize, though he also made several important contributions to science, holding 355 patents in his lifetime. Nobel's most famous invention was dynamite, a safer and easier means of harnessing the explosive power of nitroglycerin; it was patented in 1867 and was soon used worldwide for mining and infrastructure development." - Brittanica.com

Nobel was a figure of the century, he displayed an aptitude for science, chemistry and languages; he became fluent in six languages and filed his first patent at age 24.

Apart from his feats in chemistry, inventions and languages, Nobel was interested in the greater benefit towards mankind. Ultimately, it has led to the creation of the Nobel Prize which we have come to appreciate.

Marie Curie - Researched in Radium and Radioactivity

To end off this short list of famous chemistry scientists, Marie Curie is a figure that would inspire the use of chemistry to heal the human body.

"The discovery of radioactivity by Henri Becquerel in 1896 inspired the Curies in their brilliant researches and analyses which led to the isolation of polonium, named after the country of Marie’s birth, and radium. Mme. Curie developed methods for the separation of radium from radioactive residues in sufficient quantities to allow for its characterization and the careful study of its properties, therapeutic properties in particular." - Brittanica.com

While previous predecessors placed a focus on the practical usage of chemistry, the Curie's ability to use radium as a treatment contributed to the medical industry. In such instances, misconceptions of chemistry as being of an entirely different purpose from biology or physics is proven to be untrue. All sciences are important and work together to form a complete understanding of the human capacity and the mechanics of the world around us.

In summary

Upon comprehending the above list of chemists, it is conclusive that there are many functions to chemistry. The routes of exploration are diverse and endless. To specialise in any form of chemistry, a strong foundational understanding is required. For example, all of the mentioned chemists have to be well-versed in the periodic table before they can attempt at proving a hypothesis. At Achievers Dream, we strive to teach these concepts to students with high hopes that they can achieve great dreams and goals.

Why AD Chemistry Tuition

Achievers Dream specialises in Primary Science, Secondary Science O Level Chemistry Tuition, N & O Level Combined Chemistry Tuition, Pure/IP and JC A Level H2 Chemistry Tuition since 2013.

We have a specialised Chemistry Practical Lab in preparation for your chemistry practical examination, and our very own 360° Total Chemistry Learning System™ (based upon the best education research and teaching practices from the UK and Switzerland) with well-organized activities and carefully curated worksheets to prepare students better for their theory examination.

Majority of students join us by word of mouth today and had seen an increase in their grade from C and below till an 'A' / 'B'. You can view our free learning resources gallery for your education level, and have a first-hand experience of our notes and what to expect

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Tuition Centres VS Private Tutors In Singapore

Tuition Centres vs Private Tutors in Singapore

Tuition Centres versus Private Tutors: How much do they cost?

Tuition can be a very costly investment for your children, in order to set apart the differences, this post will break-down the cost differences between tuition centres and private tuition.

After which, we will explain 4 main influencing factors that extend beyond the monetary costs of tuition, these are the main points identified by Achievers Dream for parents to refer to before making a final decision.

A monetary comparison between private and public tuition

Tuition Centres

With most tuition centres in Singapore, the median costs are approximately $30 per hour for Primary School, $40 per hour for Secondary school, and upward of $55 per hour for Junior College (JC).

If counted as a monthly rate, tuition centres can account to approximately $480 per month for Primary School, $640 per month for Secondary School and $880 per month for JC students.

Based on these median calculations, families who have multiple children will minimally have to set aside a sum of $1500 to $2000 per month for tuition centres.

Private Tuition

Separately, for private tutors, the median rate varies based on the teacher’s qualifications.

For degree holders and NIE trainees, the rates are comparable to tuition centres. Typical costs are around $30 per hour for Primary School, $40 for per hour for Lower Secondary and $50 per hour for Upper Secondary, and around $55 to $60 per hour for JC.

For Ministry of Education (MOE) trained teachers, private tuition rates are around $40 to $70 per hour for Primary school, $55 to $70 per hour for lower Secondary, $55 to $80 per hour for upper Secondary, and $80 to $120 per hour for JC.

The Cost of Private Tuition vs Tuition Centres

Overall, this means private tuition is more expensive than a tuition centre. This is not entirely surprising, given that the private tutor has to travel, and can only teach one pupil or two pupils at a time.

Lastly, for tuition centres, there’s also registration fees which typically costs between $40 to 80. Some centres also require a security deposit of $80 to $120, which can be refunded upon termination of classes, depending on the centre’s terms and conditions.

What other costs are incurred from choosing between private tutors and tuition centres?

While details regarding the monetary costs of private and public tuition have been laid out extensively by many other sources, it is not the only factor that should influence your decision. To uncover the hidden factors that lead to these costs, Achievers Dream has highlighted four other factors that parents should consider before making a decision.

1) Time

Time is of the essence, this is especially so for students who already spend a significant amount of time in school. While private tuition use to have a lead in saving time by travelling to your location, some tuition centres currently offer a hybrid model. For example, Achievers Dream offers a half physical class and half online teaching style to minimise the spread of the Covid-19 virus. For better or for worse, the time taken to travel to tuition centres are now much more flexible and tuition centres are increasingly aware of the benefits of online lessons.

Thus, the first factor to consider is this, where is the closest tuition centre or tutor? Does private tuition or public tuition save a lot of time from travelling? If the answers to both question are yes keep this in mind.

2) Referrals and Discounts

On the topic of costs between private tutors and tuition centres, it is inherent that some offer discounts while others provide a better rate from referrals. These forms of discounts are more prevalent amongst private tutors.

Nonetheless, in place of discounts, Achievers Dream offers trial lessons, these take the form of free lessons or a month package.

With our team of trained teachers, we intend to offer affordable tuition while not lacking on quality, this package takes into account that students may be temporarily uncertain of certain concepts but not all of it. This is important as the solution to learning is not to apply a blanket discount but to assess your child's standards, queries and level of understanding within the syllabus. For some, they may not require a long discounted teaching package but a quick and targetted fix.

Hence, the second factor considers the question, "Are discounts and referrals good for tuition? ", "Are the discounts helping me or my child significantly?". Similarly, weigh these factors into your decision accordingly.

3) Peer Competitiveness

Private tuition offer dedicated 1 to 1 teaching. This has its own strengths and weakness.

On one hand, students are "held by the hand" by tutors every step of the way, they can quickly grasp concepts and feedback are almost always immediate.

On the other hand, when a student is placed into an environment without other friends, there is no source for reference, it is not immediately clear whether a child is doing well when compared with other students, additionally, it is hard to do practicals without actual experience.

It is not to say that a child should always be compared to others as that leads to unnecessary stress, but rather, interaction and peer influence can be more suited to your child. At Achievers Dream, we conduct lessons and practical, the nature of chemistry implies experimentation and curiosity, one that can be fostered by having a group to work with.

We offer an environment where all students can work together to achieve goals. To that end, we spent 2 years building a practical lab that is safe and cleared by multiple government agencies.

As a result, positive peer competitiveness can be a factor for consideration for the fair value that is being paid to tuition by a tuition centre in relation to private tuition.

4) Content Coverage

As briefly covered above, tuition centres aim to cultivate a strong foundational base for all students, while private tuition aim to quickly grasp concepts based on the student's weakness. To weigh both of these against one another, tuition centres certainly seem to cover more ground.

This is not an assumption, Achievers Dream offers a whole online package to supplement classroom teachings and practicals so that all students can learn chapter by chapter. The wealth of materials that is readily made available will not be the same as a private tutor. Given that more teachers are available in a tuition centre, there are also more pedagogical approaches to teach students with different methods, hence, it is easier to find a suitable tutor.

In terms of holistic content coverage, a tuition centre will mostly have an edge over a private tutor.

In Summary

To sum up the cost comparison between Tuition Centres and Private Tuition, parents will have to first consider the monetary costs.

Subsequently, assess the needs of your child based on the factors of time, discounts, peer competitiveness and content coverage.

After considering all of these factors you can be certain that improvements will be made, if in doubt, do not hesitate to enquire or approach our helplines.

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Lower Secondary Science Tuition

Where to find tuition for lower secondary school students?

While searching for a list of tuition centres, it is easy to be confused by the variety of options and teaching methods. At Achievers Dream, we recommend to search for a tuition centre that suits your preferences and studying level.

The following are some key areas that will inform parents and students seeking for lower secondary science tuition.

3 Main Areas of Study Our Lower Secondary Science (LSS) program covers all 3 subjects, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Teaching purposes and content. Our Lower Secondary Science (LSS) program covers all 3 subjects, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Our Physics Syllabus enriches students to see Science solving many of our global challenges, e.g. electricity and light and lenses in Sec 2.

Our Chemistry Syllabus offers are more related to our daily life through practical classes to induct students to learn better about acids and introduces students to the world of atoms and chemical bonding.

Our Biology Syllabus covers more grounds in digestion, and transport. We ensure students do well in all these 3 subjects.

Streamlined Curriculum following MOE Syllabus Since 2021, all secondary schools Secondary 1 Sciences would be following a streamlined curriculum, thus, you do not have to worry about misalignment in the sequence of topics taught for our Sec 1 and Sec 2 Science Tuition.

Familiarity with Syllabuses Memorisation has become a small part of the new Sec 1 Science Syllabus. Although we teach students memorisation techniques, we are skilled in helping students understand concepts and apply effectively, improving their judgement call and calling for evidence, to evaluate assessments critically.

Is your child performing poorly in Sec 1 Sciences? The goal of our Sec 1 Science Tuition is to help students transit from Primary 6 students effectively to secondary studies. Many students are shocked when they receive their first semester results in Year 1. “Why do I get about 40- 50 marks when I consistently get over 95 marks in primary 6? Is it because the secondary school syllabus is much more challenging than expected?” Is your child in a ‘cultural shock’ juggling CCA and academics? The Sec 1 Science Tuition Program inducts students to score and ace the Sec 1 Science by developing a mindset aimed as both a refreshing and A Levels-oriented program to help students understand the demands of the lower secondary syllabus and how to address it

Critical Thinking for O Level / IP Foundation As experienced teachers coaching upper secondary science students, we understand the pain points experienced by students who struggle. This is the reason why we start a lower secondary science program, to teach students to discern, weigh alternatives and evaluate claims and ideas critically, based on logical scientific evidence and arguments, for a solid foundation. Afterall, we aim to see students soar with flying colours for their graduation to excellent tertiary education choices.

Engaging Lessons PSLE science in the Sec 1 science syllabus is divided into 3 subjects. Students may find it challenging coping with 3 subjects. Our tutors are engaging students’ interests so that they are piqued to learn. We share interesting stories and applications of sciences in our daily lives to help students appreciate the sciences better.

Sec 1 Science Tuition Program At Achievers Dream Sec 1 Science tuition, we will impart examination tips. Additionally, we teach soft skills such as effective study habits while covering foundational courses in lab safety, chemistry, physics and biology.

Ultimately, our goal is to develop an efficient introductory course and help students cope with the stress of transiting to a new syllabus of answering techniques and critical thinking tested for Secondary Sciences, to excel in it as a preparatory course for the demands of the upper secondary sciences.

How to help your child perform for Sec 2 Sciences? With more responsibilities from CCAs and distractions from mobile devices, our common observation among students who struggle in Sec 2 Sciences is their inability to focus. Our Sec 2 Science Program is geared to provide an effective guide to help students command and recap concepts quickly and ground foundation ready for the O levels. We know what it is like for our new upper secondary school students who struggle through our lesson delivery of academics, and mentorship. Hence, we aim to develop strengths in students to deliver disciplined tasks like homework submission and evaluating key questions quickly and solve them efficaciously.

Sec 2 Science Tuition Program Our Sec 2 Science Tuition Program serves as an excellent bridging program, to engage confidently in higher level Physics, Chemistry and Biology, while being grounded in the knowledge of Science in daily life, society and the environment. The inspiration for science is seen in the testament when a good proportion of students see Science-related jobs as a viable career choice to serve the good of society.

Lower Secondary Science Pedagogy at The Achievers Dream Lower Secondary Science is taught in a modular system, where the school focus on Chemistry, Physics and Biology respectively on each term. As mentioned, from 2021, all secondary schools Secondary 1 Sciences would be following a streamlined curriculum and thus you do not have to worry about misalignment in the sequence of topics taught for our Sec 1 and Sec 2 Science Tuition. As such, our lower secondary science tuition is effective and helpful to help students without the fear studying for topics not in sync with the topics they are taught in school

For additional materials taught in IP syllabuses, we would try to match the topics to the best we can according to class demography.

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Tips to Stop failing or Do better in school

Tips to stop failing or do better in school

If your grades are not what you would like them to be, then you probably have to modify how you study! Studying the same way again and again expecting different results is INSANITY!

Effective study skills have to be applied in order for you to improve. Many of the students stuck at the stage of ‘one day I will do well’. They do not have a clear goal and strategy to achieve it. It is not enough to simply entertain the thought of studying; you have to actually do it.

Prior to even thinking about the process of studying, a schedule is required. If you do not have an agenda or plan for studying, you will not have any way of allocating your valuable time when the unexpected arises. It is up to you to learn how to produce an effective schedule that meets your demands, revise it if necessary and most importantly, abide by it.

The problem of when to study is vital. A great guideline is that studying should be carried out only when you're rested, alert, and have planned for it. Last minute studying just before a class is normally a waste of time.

The recommended time to study is to study before your peers do it. Do what the minority does, you will deserve what the minority has. The way to do it is to study ahead of your peers and seeing the same concept being taught is school for a second time! It will not only save time for you, your friends will be wondering why you are so good. The ego-boost that you receive, will make you to strive for better results.

Time is the most valuable resource a student has. Aim to work SMART instead of just working hard. I have seen students who work really smart, has tons of time to go out with friends, participate dance competition and achieve more than what their peers are doing. Studying is important, but so is having fun. There are more productive things to do at the end of classes than visiting, daydreaming, or just plain goofing off. Use that time to study for that big test.

Steps you can take to stop failing or do better in school

Can you study ahead of what your school is teaching?

Can you do more than what your peers are doing?

Can you create a plan and follow them through?

Why AD Chemistry Tuition Centre

Achievers Dream specialises in Primary Science, Secondary Science O Level Chemistry Tuition, N & O Level Combined Chemistry Tuition, Pure/IP and JC A Level H2 Chemistry Tuition since 2013.

We have a specialised Chemistry Practical Lab in preparation for your chemistry practical examination, and our very own 360° Total Chemistry Learning System™ (based upon the best education research and teaching practices from the UK and Switzerland) with well-organized activities and carefully curated worksheets to prepare students better for their theory examination.

Majority of students join us by word of mouth today and had seen an increase in their grade from C and below till an 'A' / 'B'. You can view our free learning resources gallery for your education level, and have a first-hand experience of our notes and what to expect.

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Why do students underperform in school?

Some parents might be wondering ‘Why isn’t my son/daughter performing well in school?’ When students do not perform, they might be subjected to ‘unconscious conditioning’ by their teachers or parents.

Phrases such as

Why are you so stupid?

Why can’t you do this kind of simple things??

Why can your friends score ‘A’s and you can’t??

Over a certain period of time, subconsciously they are programmed to believe that they should be performing badly and it would be a ‘miracle’ for them to do anything better. Since people around them are accustomed to such performances, slowly, they start to believe that they deserve this. Such negative self-belief (Limiting self-belief) cultivated over time, would damage their self-image and compromise their learning capabilities.

Studies show that by making a comparison between students who outperform and students who underperform, psychologists note that during lessons, the former would harbour positive self-talk and remind themselves that they have to make full use of the lesson. On the other hand, the latter would have their brain switched off and sometimes telling themselves that certain lessons are boring and cease any learning opportunities during the particular lesson.

There is a saying that ‘if you do what you do repeatedly over and over again, expecting the same results, it is insanity’. Likewise for parents who constantly hope for their kid to perform, should explore a different methodology to assist them in their education. If parents would love to see improvements in their kids’ performance, they can take the following steps.

Stop comparing them with their peers

Do not compare their child with others as it puts unnecessary pressure on them. In a meritocracy society (like Singapore), parents cannot help but compare their kids’ results with someone else. Instead, parents should assert that they compete with themselves. In addition, when the child does well, informing friends and family about their child's successes would build their self-esteem. Therefore, we support our child, even when (and especially when) he gets low grades and help him do better next time. Do not compare children with other siblings or peers, but when they do well, it doesn't hurt to relay the news to friends and family!

Encourage their every small improvements

Parents out there, can you recall how did you respond when your child first pronounced ‘PAPA or MAMA’? Did you smile at them and point a ‘thumbs up for that’? Men and Women die for recognition. In the office, our bosses only recognises someone who did something wrong! If due recognition is given to them, they would strive as hard to get your affirmation and appreciation. Whenever they have improvements, give them a pat on their back and encourage them.

Tell them ‘I’m proud of you! 加油! If they made tremendous performance, recognise that and bring them out for dinner. You can see the magic in such positive phrases and in fact there is a book written on this subject. (10 powerful phrases by Rich Devos).

Stop putting them down and love them regardless of their results

Our subconscious cannot differentiate right from wrong. It will believe anything that we repeatedly tell them. When parents use negative phrases on their kid, unknowingly the kid is programmed to what we say to them. Parents should aim to have a positive environment at home as we are a product of our environment. The piggy-bank game can be played to forfeit $1 from the person who speak a negative phrase.

P.S your home might end up being really quiet! (TRY IT OUT AND YOU WILL KNOW!)

Unconditional acceptance is the rule and acceptance is not enough. When their child gets low grades, parents do their best to help (by tutoring him themselves, researching reference materials, consulting the teacher or rethinking the balance of academics and extra-curricular activities.) No matter what, love them anyway!

Even though achievers seldom get very low marks, but when they do, families are still loving and supportive. Since no one is perfect, give them space to make mistakes and learn from them. (Frequent low grades are another matter, of course.)

Helping them to get their first win

The feeling of being appreciated is exceptional. There is another feeling that would make students to go the extra mile- Get A for the first time. When the student gets to experience their first ‘A’, they might be recognised in class. They would more friends coming to them to consult them. These boost their ego and make them work extra hard to maintain their position. But parents are wondering, how can they help their kid to experience winning in exams? Parents can also look for tutors to guide their kids to experience their win! In Achievers Dream, there will be a positive environment to help students to learn effectively. In addition to the small teacher to student ratio, they pride themselves to produce students with good people skills and EQ (which is more important in the society).

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Chemistry O Level Past Papers

We have consolidated various past papers for your preparation of Chemistry Examination

Chemistry Learning Resources

O-Level Chemistry covers a large volume of content in a short-span of time. To aid in learning and practice, Achievers Dream offers free learning modules and informational videos.

The free learning resources explores fundamental sections such as Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding, subsequently, it proceeds to advanced sections such as Compounds and Reactions. Familiarising yourself with the topics at hand before attempting past-year papers is crucial, it will allow you to answer the questions effectively.

Upon completing the learning modules, answer the past year papers to the best of your abilities. The links to free past year Chemistry O-Level Papers from 2005 to 2020 can be found in the links provided below.

Chemistry O-Level Past Year Papers

As a preview, attempt the 2020 Victoria Sec 4 Chemistry Prelim Paper 1 Analysis. This short assessment will allow you to gauge your standards and proceed accordingly.

Next, a free selection of past papers are available online in the Cambridge Official Website.

Other options for past papers can be found here.

Advices and Tips

Do note that while these online resources are readily available, some may not have the answer sheets or explanations. If you find that the questions are too difficult or most of them were answered incorrectly, note down the mistakes.

Our tutors and teachers at The Achievers Dream will be able to aptly provide assistance to rectify content gaps or queries. Contact us so that we can guide you along, our specialisation in Chemistry will allow us to identify your strengths and weaknesses so that you can work on them accordingly.

Why AD Chemistry Tuition Centre

Achievers Dream specialises in Primary Science, Secondary Science O Level Chemistry Tuition, N & O Level Combined Chemistry Tuition, Pure/IP and JC A Level H2 Chemistry Tuition since 2013.

We have a specialised Chemistry Practical Lab in preparation for your chemistry practical examination, and our very own 360° Total Chemistry Learning System™ (based upon the best education research and teaching practices from the UK and Switzerland) with well-organized activities and carefully curated worksheets to prepare students better for their theory examination.

Majority of students join us by word of mouth today and had seen an increase in their grade from C and below till an 'A' / 'B'. You can view our free learning resources gallery for your education level, and have a first-hand experience of our notes and what to expect.

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补习班防疫措施

With MOE Guidelines on Safe Management Measures for Private Tuition and Enrichment in stablisation Phase, we are constantly keeping up to date to adhere and ensure the safety of our students when they come to physical lessons in Achievers Dream. 本地超过四成的小学生已接种了一剂疫苗，不过受访补习中心表示，目前不会根据学生的疫苗接种情况，对学生实施疫苗接种差异化措施。如果家长对送孩子到补习中心上课有顾虑，也可以让孩子继续在线上上补习课。

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Tuition Centre Covid Measures

With MOE Guidelines on Safe Management Measures for Private Tuition and Enrichment in stablisation Phase, we are constantly keeping up to date to adhere and ensure the safety of our students when they come to physical lessons in Achievers Dream.

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How do you teach Chemistry Tuition

How do you teach Chemistry Tuition?

Why do I need Chemistry Tuition?

Chemistry in the 21st century refers to a broad category of studies that involve the very basics of life and structures. Consider this, What are things made of? What is an atom? What is a periodic table? With different MOE syllabuses and subject combinations offered by schools, parents usually lack the expertise to assist their children to answer these questions. Therefore, a chemistry tuition lesson aims to teach students to tackle these questions with ease and confidence.

How do you teach Chemistry Tuition

To answer the question of how we teach Chemistry Tuition, it is paramount to first introduce our tutors at The Achievers Dream. All of our tutors have a firm background in chemistry, with an awareness of the syllabus and classroom pedagogy. We place a focus on both content knowledge and practical skills to equip students with the right tool for the examinations.

Chemistry - Content Knowledge

Chemistry contains roughly 14 chapters for A levels syllabus, and 11 chapters for the O levels syllabus. Additionally, the content is also intended to achieve specified assessment outcomes. (Cambridge Assessment standards). Mainly : AO1, Knowledge with understanding : AO2,Handling information and solving problems : AO3,Experimental skills and investigations Normally, figuring out the scoring criterions and figuring out the right answers would be an intimidating and daunting task. However, The Achievers Dream uses a combination of colourful summarised cheat sheets, carefully curated worksheets and a "multi-sensory approach" to tackle the above-mentioned chapters and learning objectives. With our integrated model of approach, each part of the chapter is broken down into bite-sized information.

Additionally, instead of a one-size fit all teaching style, our tutors are inclined to tag along with students and account for improvements every step of the way. With this approach, it is easier to identify individual mistakes and personalise feedback for students.

Chemistry - Practical tests and Experiments

While content knowledge is important, chemistry practical tests also account for a portion of the overall assessment. For example, the A-levels H2 Chemistry syllabus has an assessment objective weighing 20%, as shown in the following breakdown. (%)

1) Knowledge with understanding - 32% (Papers 1, 2, 3) 2) Handling, applying and evaluating information - 48% (Papers 1, 2, 3) 3) Experimental skills and investigations - 20% (Paper 4)

Similarly, at The Achievers Dream, we offer chemistry lab sessions for students in an (NEA) approved lab. Our teaching objective is to allow students to discover the most effective way to master practical skills and theory lessons by adopting AD’s unique teaching methodology ‘360 Total Chemistry Learning System’ used by more than 1000+ students from 93+ Schools.

In Summary

With all factors considered, we teach Chemistry through multiple approaches for content and practical use. Nonetheless, at the core of this learning experience is the joy of learning and discovery. Chemistry does not need to be a subject that is hard to conquer. If you require lessons or assistance, contact us or head to our website to learn more about our teaching methods.

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Singapore University Ranking

After spending years studying and memorising notes, students become well-versed in academic routines and stringent curriculums. However, a significant choice remains, where do we go from here? And which university is the best?

To University An option for students is to proceed with further studies in a local university. Fret not, though "further studies" sounds intimidating, it is possible to make an informed decision. This article will introduce the most commonly heard universities, National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Singapore Management University (SMU).

A Quick Introduction Commonly named the "Big 3", each university boasts a population of over 30,000, coupled with a wide range of course offerings and specialisations.

National University of Singapore Leading amongst the prestigious schools is the National University of Singapore (NUS).

National University of Singapore Ranking NUS is currently ranked 11th in the QS world rankings. NUS is also ranked 49 in the global ranking web of universities.

Located at the south-western part of Singapore, NUS adopts a cross-faculty approach. The University aims to equip students with necessary skills in their courses.

Some of the course specific rankings are as follows. The school is now ranked seventh in the world for engineering and technology broad subject area and sixth for civil engineering. Additionally, it’s also within the top 10 for social sciences & management.

Apart from course specialisations, the new models of approach of the university towards teaching and strategic partnerships also establish the school's position as a global standard university.

Considerations In general, students that are searching for a fulfilling and enjoyable experience are bound to consider NUS. The school fulfils the requirements of practical experience and academic rigour.

An unofficial strength of the university is the school's outstanding reputation. It is common to recognise NUS as the "best university" abroad and locally simply by its name. Hence, these benefits allow individuals to obtain recognition in future job prospects, though it is not the main factor for choices.

Nanyang Technological University Rivalling the outstanding global reach of NUS is Nanyang Technological University (NTU).

Nanyang Technological University Ranking NTU is currently ranked 12th in the QS world rankings. NTU is also ranked 84 in the global ranking web of universities.

Located at the western part of Singapore, NTU adopts a research-intensive approach to explore possibilities and expand on current research trends.

Some of the course specific ranks are as follows. The school is ranked global top five for the broad subject area of engineering & technology. Additionally, it is also ranked third for materials sciences.

Apart from course specialisations, the school is also known locally for differences in modules. For example, courses such as literature may be more deeply explored with foundational modules on Singapore literature in comparison to NUS.

Considerations In general, students that are sieving through tertiary study options will recall NTU as one of the main options. The university's architecture and structures such as the Hive, Chinese heritage Centre, or the ADM building are the forefront of the Universities facade.

The university also supports eco-friendly and sustainable options. Overall, NTU continues to climb up the ranks in recent years and it remains one of the options for further studies.

Singapore Management University A new entry into the rankings of local universities is Singapore Management University (SMU).

Singapore Management University Ranking SMU is currently ranked 511~520 in the QS world rankings, and ranked 797 in the global ranking web of universities.

Located at the downtown of Singapore, SMU adopts a seminar-style participatory approach, the university encourages students to participate and take initiatives to build fundamental business values. Some of the course specific ranks are as follows. The school is ranked within the global top 100 for accounting, economics and business the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018.

In comparison to NUS and NTU, SMU braves the frontier of business. The flair of the university is in its school culture and accessible location. To elaborate, the school is located within the business district, hence, facilities such as banking or financial institutions contribute to the business-like environment of the university.

Considerations In general, students that aspire to explore a business-oriented culture will thrive in SMU. The university cultivates talents and values every student's ability to present themselves.

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A Levels University Ranking Points: How to Calculate?

The International A Levels is conducted and assessed a little differently in Singapore compared to other parts of the world.

Subjects at H1 level constitutes one academic unit, subjects at H2 level constitutes two academic units, with the exception of subjects taken at H3 level. Students are invariably required to sit for either H1 General Paper or H2 Knowledge and Inquiry, and may opt to elect any combination and number of H1 and H2 subjects, up to a maximum of twelve academic units (AUs). A maximum of two H3 subjects can be applied. Subject examination of the H3 level subjects were previously offered as "Special papers" (or "S-Papers") under the Cambridge GCE Advanced Level before 2006

Ref: Wikipedia

How It Works

A Levels candidates are required to seat for examinations under SEAB select subjects from three levels, H1, H2, and H3, with H3 being the most in-depth of all the courses. All subjects can be divided into two categories: knowledge-skills and content-based. A candidate is expected to take courses in a combination as follows:

Three content-based H2 A Levels subjects

One content-based H1 A Levels subject

H1 General Paper

H1 Mother Tongue Language

H1 Project Work

Students with high academic standing can also choose to take an extra H1/H2 A Levels subject or up to two H3 subjects.

How to Convert Your A Levels Grades into the Singapore Ranking System

If you’re looking to convert your existing A Levels grades into the grading system of Singapore, then the first thing you will need to become familiar with is the system of ranking points. A student can achieve a maximum of 90 ranking points to gain admission into a Singaporean university. The higher the A Levels score, the better their chances of securing a place.

The first step in calculating a student’s rank points is converting their existing A Levels grades into the Singaporean equivalent. This can be easily achieved by following the table below:

Grade Marks H2 Rank Points H1 Rank Points H3 Grade Marks (%) A 70-100 20 10 Distinction 70-100 B 60-69 17.5 8.75 Merit 55-69 C 55-59 15 7.5 Pass 45-54 D 50-54 12.5 6.25 Ungraded 0-44 E 45-49 10 5 S 40-44 5 2.5 U 0-39 0 0

Ref: ASRJC MOE

Computation of Rank Points without H1 MTL

A student’s rank points are calculated by adding together the rank points the student has achieved for

best four content subjects (i.e. three H2 content subjects and one H1 content subject)

H1 General Paper,

and H1 Project Work.

A. Maximum Rank Points = 3 H2 + 1 H1 + H1 GP + H1 PW

A. Maximum Rank Points = 20 + 20 + 20 + 10 + 10 + 10

A. Maximum Rank Points = 90 RP

In Case A, assuming a student achieves an ‘A’ for all subjects with the exception of a ‘B’ for one of his/her H2 subjects, the calculation of rank points is as follows:

Rank Points = 3 H2 + 1 H1 + H1 GP + H1 PW

Rank Points = 20 + 20 + 17.5 + 10 + 10 + 10

Rank Points = 87.5 RP

Computation of Rank Points with H1 MTL

H1 MTL may be included in the computation of the rank points. In such an event, the rank points inclusive of H1 MTL will be rebased from /100 to /90.

B. Rank Points = [(3 H2 + 1 H1 + H1 GP + H1 PW + H1 MTL) / 100] x 90

B. Rank Points = [(20 + 20 + 20 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10) / 100] x 90

B. Rank Points = (100 / 100) x 90

B. Rank Points = 1 x 90

B. Rank Points = 90 RP

In Case B, assuming the same student achieves an ‘A’ for all subjects (inclusive of H1 MTL) with the exception of a ‘B’ for one of his/her H2 subjects, the calculation of rank points inclusive of H1 MTL is as follows:

Rank Points = [(3 H2 + 1 H1 + H1 GP + H1 PW + H1 MTL) / 100] x 90

Rank Points = [(20 + 20 + 17.5 + 10 + 10 + 10 + 10) / 100] x 90

Rank Points = (97.5 / 100) x 90

Rank Points = 0.975 x 90

Rank Points = 87.75 RP

In the event of the inclusion of H1 MTL in the computation of rank points, the better (i.e. higher) of the two computed rank points (i.e. Case B (87.75 RP) in the example of Case A vs Case B) will be considered by the universities for admissions.

Computation of Rank Points for students who offer 4 H2 Subjects

Students who offer four H2 content subjects do not have a H1 content subject. In this case, the student’s weakest H2 subject will be computed as a H1 content subject. This means the student’s number of rank points achieved for that H2 subject will be halved (calculated as /10 instead of /20).

C. Rank Points = 3 H2 + weakest 1 H2 calculated as 1 H1 + H1 GP + H1 PW

C. Rank Points = 20 + 20 + 20 + 10 + 10 + 10

C. Rank Points = 90

In Case C, assuming a student offers four H2 content subjects and achieves an ‘A’ for all subjects with the exception of a ‘B’ for one of his/her H2 subjects, the calculation of rank points is as follows:

Rank Points = 3 H2 + weakest 1 H2 calculated as 1 H1 + GP + PW

Rank Points = 20 + 20 + 20 + 8.75 + 10 + 10

Rank Points = 88.75

Ref: ASRJC MOE

Achievers Dream Chemistry Tuition offers a comprehensive O Levels, IP Program and A Levels Program to help you achieve the best score you can, for your A levels accumulated points for university application.

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Junior College (JC) Cut Off Point 2021

Junior College (JC) Cut-off Points for 2021

Searching for the cut off points for Singapore Junior Colleges? Refer to the following for the L1R5 aggregate scores:

JC cut off points for 2021, Arts & Science/ IB:

Junior College Arts Science / IB Anderson Serangoon Junior College, ASRJC 11 11 Anglo-Chinese Junior College, ACJC 9 8 Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), ACSI – 5 Catholic Junior College, CJC 13 13 Dunman High School, DHS 9 8 Eunoia Junior College, EJC 8 7 Hwa Chong Institution, HCI 5 4 Jurong Pioneer Junior College, JPJC 16 15 Millennia Institute 11 to 19 7 to 18 Nanyang Junior College, NYJC 6 6 National Junior College, NJC 8 7 Raffles Institution, RI 5 4 River Valley High School, RVHS 9 8 St. Andrew’s Junior College, SAJC 11 10 St. Joseph’s Institution, SJI – 8 Tampines Meridian Junior College, TMJC 13 13 Temasek Junior College, TJC 9 9 Victoria Junior College, VJC 8 7 Yishun Innova Junior College, YIJC 20 20

Junior College

Science/IB

Arts

Raffles Institution, RI – – Hwa Chong Institution, HCI 4 5 Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), ACSi 5 – Nanyang Junior College, NYJC 6 6 Eunoia Junior College, EJC 7 8 Victoria Junior College, VJC 7 8 National Junior College, NJC 7 8 Anglo-Chinese Junior College, ACJC 8 9 St. Joseph’s Institution, SJI 8 – Duman High School, DHS 8 9 River Valley High, RVHS 8 9 Temasek Junior College, TJC 9 9 St. Andrew’s Junior College, SAJC 10 11 Anderson Serangoon Junior College, ASJC 11 11 Catholic Junior College, CJC 13 13 Tampines Meridian Junior College, TMJC 13 13 Jurong Pioneer Junior College, JPJC 15 16 Yishun Innova Junior College, YIJC 20 20

The above cut-off points are tentative and serve as reference for applicants applying to JCS. For more information head to https://www.moe.gov.sg/-/media/files/post-secondary/2022-jae-information-booklet.pdf

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Chemistry O Level Syllabus

Link to :

https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/olevel/2021syllabus/6092_y21_sy.pdf

https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-o-level-chemistry-5070/

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Chemistry A Level Syllabus

Link to :

https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/alevel/2021syllabus/9729_y21_sy.pdf

https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-international-as-and-a-level-chemistry-9701/

https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/554616-2022-2024-syllabus.pdf

after writeup

Idea, content:

Topics in A-Level H2 Chemistry (9729) Syllabus

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O Level Chemistry Tuition

AD Unique method for O Level Chemistry Tuition

At Achievers Dream, we teach O level chemistry tuition in Singapore using the 'AD Unique Method' after SPECIALISING in teaching Chemistry for more than 12 years!.

In fact, AD is Singapore's FIRST & Only Chemistry School in Singapore to ONLY teach Chemistry and own an NEA-Approved Chemistry Lab (With a Lab technician with PhD)!

Introducing Our 'Multi-Sensory' Approach

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Is this method ONLY applicable to students who are labelled 'smart'?

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First and foremost, you will have to understand that Chemistry is unlike other subjects where you have topics not linked to the rest. (Take 'O' level Chemistry as an example, refer to the diagram below).

Can you see how the topics are all linked together?

If your child hasn't grasped Topic #4, then even if he puts in 100% effort to learn Topic #5 or #6, he will be facing a daunting uphill task.

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*Reduce the tendency of making common but deadly mistakes made by other students by 50% or even score full marks for Paper 2 explanation questions using The SAEC™ Formula in Accelerated Foundation Method.

*Learn the little-known 'weird trick', which is not taught by anyone else in the market that can potentially add 10 marks to your child's Chemistry exam when applied.

*Learn the highly guarded strategies used by top school students to keep Cambridge examiners highly interested in their examination scripts and give them an unfair advantage over the other students.

… and many other useful strategies to help your child improve O Level Chemistry .

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Metals

Metal Reactivity Series

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Reactivity decreases Elements Reactions + Cold water H₂O (l) + Steam H₂O (g) + dilute hydrochloric acid HCl (aq) Most reactive

Least reactive Please Potassium Metal + H₂O (l) → Metal hydroxide + H₂ Metal + H₂O (g) → Metal oxide + H₂ Metal + HCl → Metal chloride + H₂ Stop Sodium Calling Calcium Me Magnesium A Aluminium No reaction with cold water. Cool Carbon Zebra Zinc I Iron Like Lead No reaction with steam. Does not seem to react with dil HCl due to insoluble layer of PbCl₂ formed. Hot Hydrogen No reaction with dil. HCl. Cute Copper Sexy Silver Greens Gold

Metal displacement reaction: This is a reaction where a more reactive metal displaces a metal from its salt solution. This subtopic under metals is very closely related to qualitative analysis as students need to be able to determine what they can observe when the reaction is carried out.

Mg (s) + CuSO4 (aq) → MgSO4 (aq) + Cu (s)

Grey solid Blue solution Colourless solution Reddish-brown solid

Magnesium, being more reactive than copper, displaces copper from copper(II) sulfate solution to form magnesium sulfate and copper metal.

Now, what will we observe if we placed Zn powder in a test tube containing sodium sulfate solution?

There will be no visible reaction as

Zinc metal is not reactive enough to react with water

Zinc, being less reactive than sodium, is not able to displace sodium from sodium sulfate. Thus, no displacement reaction occurs.

Question 1

The following observations were made when nickel and iron were placed separately into solutions of metals S, T and U.

The diagram below shows how the cross method is done to find the formula of ionic compounds.

Metal Salt solution of S Salt solution of T Salt solution of U Nickel S displaced no reaction no reaction Iron S displaced T displaced no reaction

What is the correct order in increasing reactivity of the five metals?

A S < Ni < Fe < T < U

B S < Ni < T < Fe < U

C U < Fe < T < Ni < S

D U < T < Fe < Ni < S

Answer

U cannot be displaced by Nickel or Iron, thus U is the most reactive metal. It has to appear last in the sequence as the question is asking for increasing order of reactivity, from the least reactive metal to the most reactive metal. Options C and D are eliminated.

S was displaced from its salt solution by Nickel and Iron, meaning it is the least reactive metal. It should appear first in the answer.

T was only displaced by Iron but not nickel. This means that Iron is more reactive than T, which in turn is more reactive than Nickel.

Thus the order of reactivity in increasing order (least to most reactive) will be S, Ni, T, Fe, U. Answer is B.

Thermal decomposition of metal carbonate

The ease of decomposition of a carbonate when heated depends on the position of the metal in the metal reactivity series.

Group I metals form very thermally stable compounds. Hence, Group I carbonates (K2CO3 and Na2CO3) do not undergo thermal decomposition to form an oxide and carbon dioxide. The mass of the crucible containing Group I carbonates will not change before and after heating.

The other metal carbonates will decompose to form its corresponding metal oxides and carbon dioxide. Similarly, if we measured the mass of the crucible before heating and after heating, there will be a decrease in mass as the

Extraction Method

Blast furnace

Alloy

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