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[MuffinMuncher]

This is my next exam but it's not for another two weeks! I'm feeling slightly confident about it Also, gives me a few days break from studying But should start studyin for it pretty soon cause everyone knows chem has so much crap that needs to be learnt. Hope u all have enough time to study for it and good luck Hope it's an easy one! But I doubt it cause apparently last year's was supposed to have been easy. ah well. good luck anyhows xx

[Amazoph]

I'm unlucky enough to be studying Computing as well as Chemistry, so have to revise for Comp and Chem for the next 2 weeks.. but then it'll be over

[Kiltox]

I also study Computing as well as Chemistry.

Should really be doing a lot of work for Chemistry since I'm doing a crash Higher but I'm still pretty confident, got an A for the prelim

[floss]

I've got biology on Monday, and then 8 days before chemistry, so not too bad either.

I hope the exam isn't too hard, although our second prelim was supposedly harder than any of the past paper (they used all of the hardest questions from the 90's) and I still passed, so I've got my fingers crossed!

Good luck everyone!

[celticfcz]

Just finished accounts have now got 10 odd days to teach myself the whole chemistry course because i know basically nothing so will be studying non stop this week in hope of getting a B.

I just cant get my head around some of the calculations.

Good Luck all - just hope the pass rate isnt as high as last year - I mean 78% for an A??

[Arisa]

Yes, my next exam is Chemistry as well, so i just don't bother to revise just now... I still don't understand why Chemistry exam is so late compare to other sciences, also Chemistry is ALWAYS a few days before the exam leave finishes... It's annoying! Yeah, I really hope this year's exam wouldn't be so difficult, but not so easy either like Physics. I wish the pass mark would be around 50% and about 70% for A.

Good Luck anyway!!

[xClairex]

i was going to drop out of chemistry as i failed both my prelims but changed my mind just hope it pays off.

i've got a week to revise so hopefully i can pass really need a B though so i'll need to put in alot of revision its the functional groups that i always get confused with so if i learn them things will be sooooo much easier (heres hoping)


good luck to everyone sitting the exam hopefully its an easy year

[ginneswatson]

i was going to drop out of chemistry as i failed both my prelims but changed my mind just hope it pays off.

i've got a week to revise so hopefully i can pass really need a B though so i'll need to put in alot of revision its the functional groups that i always get confused with so if i learn them things will be sooooo much easier (heres hoping)


good luck to everyone sitting the exam hopefully its an easy year

You've probably seen it already but the Unit 2 Flow Diagram, available in the Higher Chemistry Free Notes section of this website, is an invaluable tool in helping to revise functional groups and the reactions of these functional groups.

I produced a similar diagram a few years ago. My one has the 'advantage' that it also lists the reagents/conditions needed for each reaction. Sometimes questions ask for this or you need to recognise the reagent to allow you to identify the reactant/product. If you want a copy I'll put a copy on my website and you can download from there or e-mail me and I'll send a copy. I've seen people attach files to their posts but haven't been able to see how they do it. Any (foolproof) instructions?
Generally speaking, Unit 2 is worth targeting. If you can learn the reactions, the questions are often relatively easy. In particular, a lot of marks can be made if you know the Oxidation pathways; primary alcohol to aldehyde to acid (to ester) and secondary alcohol to ketone. Always a popular source of questions.

Best of luck. Chemistry is hard but they have made it 'easier' to reach 50% (which is fair). The downside is that they have to demand more from A candidates candidates (hence 78%). As I've said in previous posts, most pupils who get A's in their school exams (regardless of pass mark) seem to reach the 78%.

[xClairex]

You've probably seen it already but the Unit 2 Flow Diagram, available in the Higher Chemistry Free Notes section of this website, is an invaluable tool in helping to revise functional groups and the reactions of these functional groups.

I produced a similar diagram a few years ago. My one has the 'advantage' that it also lists the reagents/conditions needed for each reaction. Sometimes questions ask for this or you need to recognise the reagent to allow you to identify the reactant/product. If you want a copy I'll put a copy on my website and you can download from there or e-mail me and I'll send a copy. I've seen people attach files to their posts but haven't been able to see how they do it. Any (foolproof) instructions?
Generally speaking, Unit 2 is worth targeting. If you can learn the reactions, the questions are often relatively easy. In particular, a lot of marks can be made if you know the Oxidation pathways; primary alcohol to aldehyde to acid (to ester) and secondary alcohol to ketone. Always a popular source of questions.

Best of luck. Chemistry is hard but they have made it 'easier' to reach 50% (which is fair). The downside is that they have to demand more from A candidates candidates (hence 78%). As I've said in previous posts, most pupils who get A's in their school exams (regardless of pass mark) seem to reach the 78%.

usually theres an attach file option but i dont see it here :S

im getting a bit better at remembering the oxidation pathways still get a little confused though

that would be much appreciated thanks

[ginneswatson]

You can get the files here; http://homepage.mac.com/ginneswatsonkelso/.

Called Higher Functional Groups and Higher Reaction Pathways.

Hope they help.

[xClairex]

thank you

much clearer than the notes i have

[celticfcz]

You can get the files here; http://homepage.mac.com/ginneswatsonkelso/.

Called Higher Functional Groups and Higher Reaction Pathways.

Hope they help.

thanks its great - ten times better than my notes also!!

[x Becca x]

Those notes are great. Thanks.
This will be my last exam woohoo
Can't wait til theyre all over =]

[MuffinMuncher]

Ooft I'm just starting on studying chemistry today. I was planning on taking a days break but it sorta turned into five days . Ah well.

And this is the last exam for most people except me! I have art two days after it. But art's never a problem, just learn my essays and I'll be alright.

Good luck with chemistry everyone! x

[xClairex]

hehe but we all need a good break lol

got modern studies tomorrow so im going to have a break tomorrow night then start revising chemistry again on wed.

[jamien]

Well i'm absolutely shitting it about the chem exam on tuesday

Working all day tomorrow and saturday so can't study any of those days

Teachers a complete arsehole and i want to prove him wrong n get a A/B, only problem is i can't do anything like molar volumes or most other mole ratio calculations, not at the minute anwyay

[xClairex]

just look at your notes and try some examples if you still cant get it then i'll be happy to help ya (calculation is about the only thing i can do right now lol)

[verticalforce]

I haven't even started studying chemistry yet..rofl... been reading computing and was surprised to find the amount of things needed to memorise!

[xClairex]

chemistry is my last exam

i know this is a bit off topic but when is your computing exam?

[verticalforce]

chemistry is my last exam

i know this is a bit off topic but when is your computing exam?

Monday, just before Chemistry.

SQA is a bitch.