Chemistry A level

I have been predicted B in chemistry. How many people achieved this and how can I improve on bonds, just isn’t sinking in.

Reply 1

snow06

im predicted A* in chemistry, although i dont think i will achieve like but im improving. B is a common prdicted grade for grade 9 students, with exception of triple science students so i would not complain, and which part of bonding do u find hard , eg, covelent bonds, pi bond , alpha bonds, or is it bond enthalpys, pls specify.

Reply 2

TypicalNerd

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by STOTTYCAKKE

I have been predicted B in chemistry. How many people achieved this and how can I improve on bonds, just isn’t sinking in.

As above, more information is needed. It would also help to know which exam board you are with and if you want exam board-specific recommendations as to what resources to use.

Reply 3

LJMUStudentReps

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by STOTTYCAKKE

I have been predicted B in chemistry. How many people achieved this and how can I improve on bonds, just isn’t sinking in.

Hi,

I’d recommend going through the specification and using RAG (red, amber, green) to identify any weak areas. Make active recall resources like flashcards and mind maps, then complete topic-by-topic questions on Physics & Maths Tutor before moving on to full past papers. Watching YouTube videos on topics you struggle with eg bonding can be useful.

A few helpful resources are:
•ChemRevise – clear and concise notes for each topic
•Chemguide – detailed explanations and a solid revision guide
•YouTube channels – MaChemGuy, Allery Chemistry, and Elliot Rintoul explain topics well and also do past paper walkthroughs

Hope this helps,

Tayba
Student Rep

Reply 4

STOTTYCAKKE

Thank you

Reply 5

EmperorXTime

Hi! I sat my A levels a few years ago and got an A* in chem. The things I’d suggest the most is revise frequently but not too much in one go, chemistry questions for a level (at least my exam board AQA) was very repetitive. Doing exam questions and really going through and dissecting the mark scheme will help you learn both what exactly is expected of you to write in your answers, but also where the information comes from. You’ll pick things up faster that way. I also highly recommend revisely for exam papers, multiple choice questions and summary sheets (the summary sheets was what I studied with the most) and Seneca learning for originally learning/ understanding the information. Good luck with everything :>

Reply 6

feathery-slop

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by STOTTYCAKKE

I have been predicted B in chemistry. How many people achieved this and how can I improve on bonds, just isn’t sinking in.

I'd recommend considering MedlyAI. I'm in year 13 doing Chemistry (predicted A/A*) and its perfect for when you want to answer questions or learn a topic passively. Its basically an AI tutor and if you work out the costs its cheaper than getting a real tutor.
Also a piece of advice I read somewhere was not to focus on learning the topic in crazy depth but rather understand the basics and then practice questions because often your brain will reflex information you didn't realise you knew when under pressure.
For bonds in general most of the questions are quite repetitive so depending on the type of learner you are (like personally I'm a reading-writing learner) I would recommend just doing questions and learn what key words they're looking for in the mark scheme when you answer as then you can tailor your answers to future similar questions to that.
hope this helps x