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Which components of 1/2 Chem are the most important for 3/4?
« on: January 26, 2013, 04:01:29 pm »
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I remember quite a fair bit of 1/2 Chemistry, primarily Redox, Stoichiometry, Acid/Bases, the mole and Gas Laws and the basics (bonding and such).
Can anyone tell me which parts are the most important in order to do well in Chem 3/4?
I'm not trying to focus on one part more than the other, I'm just not sure which knowledge is absolutely crucial and I can't have any gaps in my knowledge in.  :-\
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Re: Which components of 1/2 Chem are the most important for 3/4?
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2013, 05:24:19 pm »
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Units 1&2 Chemistry has been really well structured in my opinion and the way it builds upon knowledge in such a sequential way is really beneficial. I think quite a lot of it is very relevant to Units 3&4.
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Re: Which components of 1/2 Chem are the most important for 3/4?
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2013, 05:44:36 pm »
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 I agree with stick! Nearly everything is covered in 3/4 , that you do in 1/2! Good luck!! And post any questions you have  up on the relevant boards!
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Re: Which components of 1/2 Chem are the most important for 3/4?
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2013, 05:50:20 pm »
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Thank you both, I'll be sure to post any questions I need in the appropriate sections.
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Re: Which components of 1/2 Chem are the most important for 3/4?
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2013, 11:58:29 pm »
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I know it is quite early because I haven't really done Chem 1+2 yet, but are electron shells + subshell notations directly important, or are they important for other purposes like calculations, etc. It is merely because I find them SO enjoyable from the head start homework. However, I'm dreading the History component; I was punching myself in the face trying not to sleep whilst learning about Dalton and Mendeleev and their relation to everything. Grr!
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Re: Which components of 1/2 Chem are the most important for 3/4?
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2013, 12:12:52 am »
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No you don't need to know the history stuff for 3/4  :). However some of this history of scientists can be quite interesting, just not how its written in the textbooks haha. I recommend "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson if you have the time for reading outside of your studies.

And back on topic, unfortunately for you, sub-shell notation is not a requirement of the 3/4 course. 
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« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2013, 12:27:31 am »
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Quote from: lpe on January 27, 2013, 12:12:52 am


And back on topic, unfortunately for you, sub-shell notation is not a requirement of the 3/4 course.

That's a bit depressing :\ oh well, I'll live with it lol!
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« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2013, 10:28:18 am »
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I believe it is very useful for university Chemistry and Physics, however. :)
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Re: Which components of 1/2 Chem are the most important for 3/4?
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2013, 10:48:48 pm »
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Quote from: Stick on January 27, 2013, 10:28:18 am
I believe it is very useful for university Chemistry and Physics, however. :)

Well I want to do Med so I don't think I'll really be seeing them again if I pursure this particular course haha :)
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