Archive for February 2012
What is the purpose of the trial exam?
Posted by: intechemistry on: February 29, 2012
Is it to prove to someone/something that you can outsmart the invigilators and your lecturers? Or to prove to the extent to which you can cheat? To score the highest mark possible – no matter what? Or some other thing like that? The actions of some sitting the trials really do make me wonder if [...]
Questions to edexcel Re: U4 June 2011
Posted by: intechemistry on: February 17, 2012
Here’s what I’ve just asked then (via e-mail)… Dear Edxcel. Some questions regarding Unit 4 June 2011. Q11 (multiple choice) Answer stated = C Correct me if I’m wrong, but it was my understanding that pure propanoic acid does not react with solid sodium carbonate. Aqueous propanoic acid, yes. (Unfortunately I have no pure propanoic [...]
Past Years Papers (PYP’s) discussions
Posted by: intechemistry on: February 15, 2012
This post is no longer a prmanent header post as of (29th Feb 2012) I have created a separate blog page for each ‘new syllabus’ paper. There are no papers there yet (or mark schemes) but you can start to discuss/ask about them now. Note: There are less A2 papers than AS papers due to [...]
New Idea
Posted by: intechemistry on: February 14, 2012
It struck me that it might be good to have discussion area specifically for past years papers on the links side-menu. E.g. June 2011 Unit 1, June 2011 Unit 2 etc. I think I’ll try and ‘expand’ the blog that way. Sound like a good idea? May I ask: In general, do you think comments [...]
Reply from George Facer
Posted by: intechemistry on: February 14, 2012
My thanks to him for his time and reply. Please go to the original post to read it. http://intechemistry.wordpress.com/2012/02/09/george-facer-a2-chemistry-kinetics-reaction-and-partial-order-problem/
5.4.3 Organic synthesis – some short notes uploaded
Posted by: intechemistry on: February 13, 2012
Well folks, that’s it. Almost 2 years of Chemistry done. Now it’s revision all the way. Please go here: http://intechemistry.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/5-4-organic-chemistry-%E2%80%94-arenes-nitrogen-compounds-and-synthesis/ for the short notes. You still need to read about this stuff in your books.
George Facer A2 Chemistry – Kinetics: reaction and partial order problem.
Posted by: intechemistry on: February 9, 2012
I’ve been meaning to send this letter for a while. I have a problem with a little bit of what GF says in the kinetics section. I cannot think of a way to justify what is said. So God willing, GF will help. This letter may take some time to get a response as I [...]
Exam phraseology decoded
Posted by: intechemistry on: February 3, 2012
Here’s an excellent few pages from edexcel which helps students understand what edexcel mean when they say things like “explain” or “suggest” in exam questions. It also gives some brief help on what is expected of them for each topic Please download this excellent help and print it out. I mentioned this to a few [...]
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