A2 chemistry help

Can someobe give me tips on equilibrium and reactions rates for a2. I am having trouble with the calculations and memorizing stuff.

Reply 1

RubiksNinja

Maybe try watch a YouTube video on what you are struggling on. Being able to see and hear someone do it can make it a lot easier to remember and understand. And you can go at your own pace so if you don't understand something you can pause and go back. It might help :smile:

Reply 2

pringles321

try the jim clark book for claulations and the dr boes notes for memorsing but you hav to buy the dr boes notes on amzon. I have a copy for as and a2 as I just finished chem this yr with an a*

Reply 3

C_Yap

Jim clark's book (as mentioned above) is probably the best calculations book available right now. It's a must-have if aiming for an A/A*.

It has step-by-step explanations, with diverse examples of questions that can be asked (with step-by step solutions), and practice questions ranging from basic to very difficult (the answers are also worked out at the back).

Reply 4

username2586053

Thank you so much for yiur recommendations. What do you guys think about a tutor?

Reply 5

C_Yap

Original post by JustgotAstar

Thank you so much for yiur recommendations. What do you guys think about a tutor?

This is just my opinion, but I have always been against using tutors because:
- It's expensive (usually £30 an hour)
- There is support from school teachers and peers
- Tutors may not be as experienced as your teacher in teaching the course
- There are a tonne of resources out there (e.g. the book I mentioned)
- The chemistry specification is extremely specific, so if something doesn't come up on it then there's a 0% chance it will come up in the exam.
- You need to learn to self study

However if you find the course really difficult and are working well below your target grade, and have tried your best, then get a tutor.