How does one become exceptional at chemistry?

Oh god I hope this is sarcasm

The sticks, the IQ, or the credibility of the C3L6?

Yeah exactly, I've never taken an IQ test either and never will. If all you have to show for your supposed intelligence is an IQ test, you're definitely not that smart.

I don't understand why people would join institutions such as MENSA, it's just a bit sad and pathetic.

The sticks thing I agree is stupid.

IQ is a poor measure of intelligence, and getting a certain grade on C3L6 absolutely does not mean you are good enough for Oxbridge or that you will get an A*. Getting an A* requires a lot more than being good at the subject.

David Mitchell is quite funny on this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPMKqyaXtHI

Partially agree with the IQ part, but I really do think someone with an official IQ of 145 is going to be extremely smart. I dont think it's good for separating people of similar intellect though. It's original use was to highlight those with learning difficulties, not to necessarily and conclusively quantify intelligence.

Bro. Have you seen the people that get Rg? Cambridge personally invites them to the university. On the ability level, I think it gives them extremely high chances of getting in, it just depends on them having passion for it. I do believe getting Rg is much harder than getting an A* in chemistry (Assuming you did it in Y12).

Things like this: http://webspectra.chem.ucla.edu/

A Level spectroscopy questions will be trivial if you can make it through a few of those.

Is there a methodical approach you could take to become extremely proficient at chemistry?

I'm an a level student. Don't get that same epiphany feel in chemistry (where your brain clocks away at extremely efficient speed...) as I would in other areas. Suggestions? Appreciate all insight. Willing to work extremely hard. IQ 145 (switched on but not a genius)

Thank you!

I think the best way is not just to memorise the answers, you have to try and understand the reason why. A lot of people struggle with A level chemistry because they simply try to memorise the answers, but you have to look deeper and really understand what is going on. It's good to do a lot of extra reading beyond the syllabus and take a real interest in chemistry.

Do you have any good books which you would know of, that would enable a student to gain greater understanding? ...something like Atkins physical chemistry, is that good?

Do you have any good books which you would know of, that would enable a student to gain greater understanding? ...something like Atkins physical chemistry, is that good?

Do you have any good books which you would know of, that would enable a student to gain greater understanding? ...something like Atkins physical chemistry, is that good?

Do you have any good books which you would know of, that would enable a student to gain greater understanding? ...something like Atkins physical chemistry, is that good?