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    Inorganic Chemistry Resources for A level Chemistry

    In this post you will find links for all my Inorganic chemistry resources for A level Chemistry. Most of these are elsewhere on this site, but the free Period 3 workbooks is available from from my TES shop. Inorganic chemistry workbooks Period 3 elements and their oxides workbook Inorganic chemistry multiple choice questions Transition metals […]

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    Organic Chemistry resources for A level

    In this post you’ll find links for all my organic chemistry resources for A level Chemistry, including my free introduction to organic chemistry workbook, organic chemistry multiple choice questions and organic chemistry tutorials. Organic chemistry resources for A level Chemistry Organic chemistry lessons Framework for learning the organic chemistry reactions tutorial How to calculate the […]

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    Strong acid calculations for A Level Chemistry

    Strong acid calculations are really easy if you learn them the right way. This post gives you notes on how to do the calculations for A-level chemistry and includes worked examples for both monoprotic/monobasic and diprotic/dibasic strong acids. Strong acid calculations for A level Chemistry For all pH calculations, learn these equations and symbols: pH […]

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  • Physical chemistry resources a-level chemistry

    Physical chemistry resources for A level

    In this post you will find links for all my Physical chemistry resources for A level Chemistry. Most of these are elsewhere on this site, but the physical chemistry workbooks are available from my TES shop. Full list of Physical chemistry resources for A level Physical chemistry tutorials Avogadro’s number calculations tutorial Writing equations for […]

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    Introduction to organic chemistry multiple choice questions

    This quiz consists of 10 Introduction to organic chemistry multiple choice questions for the AQA AS and A-Level Chemistry specification. The questions are a similar style and level of difficulty to the multiple-choice questions you’ll be given in the AQA Chemistry exams. Though they’re based on the AQA specification, they’re also appropriate for students studying […]

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  • Introduction to Organic chemistry workbook

    When you start learning organic chemistry it can be quite daunting. You have to learnt the IUPAC system of nomenclature; how to draw many different types of formulae; and more types of isomers than you could have ever imagine existed. The good news is you have 16 chapters of organic chemistry to study (for AQA […]

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    Significant figures multiple choice questions

    IMPORTANT: these significant figures multiple choice questions are aimed at chemistry students. If you need to practice significant figures for A-level maths these are not the best questions for you. This quiz contains 10 multiple choice questions to help you test your knowledge and understanding of significant figures and rounding, to help you prepare for […]

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    Chemistry ions multiple choice questions

    10 multiple choice questions to help you test your knowledge and understanding ion charges and formulae, and prepare for A-level Chemistry. All of the questions are answerable based on what you learned at GCSE, so if you struggle to answer any of them you have a gap in your knowledge that you need to fill […]

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    Basic skills for chemistry quizzes

    If you’re starting A-level Chemistry in the autumn (or maybe even earlier since the GCSEs have been cancelled) now is the time to work on your basic Chemistry skills and step them up to A-level standard. To succeed with A-level chemistry, you need a really solid understanding of basics like formulae of compounds, ion charges, […]

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    Chemistry basics multiple choice questions

    10 multiple choice questions to help you test your knowledge and understanding of the basics of Chemistry, and prepare for A-level Chemistry. All of the questions are answerable based on what you learned at GCSE, so if you struggle to answer any of them you have a gap in your knowledge that you need to […]

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    Infrared spectroscopy exam tips

    Infrared spectroscopy exam tips for A-level Chemistry. You can learn more about infrared spectroscopy by using my “Organic analysis” workbook, available here. Infrared spectroscopy exam tips When interpreting spectra, make use of all data you have about the compound. If you’re given the molecular formula, or information about any reactions that the compound does, it […]

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    How to tackle longer calculation questions

    How to tackle longer calculation questions for A-level Chemistry If you’re not confident with calculation questions, the sight of a 6 mark calculation question is likely to send you into a panic. But the truth is, if you approach them in an organised and systematic way, they’re very easy marks. In this post I’ll teach […]

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    Advice for year 12 A-level Chemistry students

    Advice for year 12 A-level Chemistry students following the school closures in March 2020. The reality of the schools closing has come as a bit of a shock to all of us, even though it became increasingly obvious that it was inevitable. Based on the year 12 students I’ve spoken to in the last few […]

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    A-level Chemistry workbooks for self-study

    At the moment many of you are unexpectedly studying at home. If that applies to you, I have something that will help: A-level Chemistry workbooks for self-study. Who these workbooks are for These workbooks are for the AQA AS and A-level specification and they will solve the problem of ‘I know I need to make […]

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    Hardy-Weinberg calculations for A-level Biology

    When you’re doing Hardy-Weinberg calculations for A-level Biology you need to make sure you fully understand what the two equations mean and can match up the information you’ve given to the equations. This is what we’ll cover in this tutorial. The two equations of the Hardy-Weinberg principle You have two equations to work with. Equation […]

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    How to avoid procrastination

    If you learn how to avoid procrastination your study time will be more effective, and quite frankly, less miserable. I’m speaking from experience here. I wasted so much time faffing around when I should have been studying, and all it did was frustrate me and meant I spent even more time ‘revising’ than I needed […]

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    Organic nomenclature for A-level Chemistry video library

    Need help with nomenclature? Download my FREE introduction to organic chemistry independent study workbook (for the AQA A-level chemistry specification but useful for all exam boards) Organic nomenclature is an important part of A-level Chemistry but something that a lot of students are unsure of. Learning the rules is one thing, but dealing with the […]

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    A-level Chemistry 10 more tips: 31-40

    This is the fourth in a series of posts to help you learn how to approach problems in Chemistry, show you easy ways to do the hard stuff and help you avoid common mistakes. If you missed A-level Chemistry tips 1-10 you’ll find them here, if you missed tips 11-21 they’re here and tips 31-40 are here. […]

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    Exam technique for A-level Chemistry and Biology: My number one tip

    I’ve written about the mistake that A-level Biology students make with exam technique and I’ve given you some detailed advice about specific aspects of A-level Biology exam technique here. I’ll give you some advice on Chemistry exam technique shortly. But whether you’re studying Biology or Chemistry, the most important part of your exam technique is […]

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    A-level Biology exam technique
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    When it comes to A-level Biology exam technique, most students don’t really know where they’re going wrong, or what to do about it. This post follows on from the introductory post, which describes a major mistake that many students make with exam technique. Here, I’ll give you 5 A-level Biology exam technique tips that will […]

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    What mistake are you actually making? Video lesson

    Whenever you get a question wrong, you need to make sure you get to the bottom of what specific mistake you’re actually making so that you can work on it. In this video lesson, you’ll see how a simple mistake with an A-level Chemistry calculation can have more than one cause, and how you’ll need […]

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    A-Level Biology Exam technique

    To succeed with A-level Biology, exam technique is crucial. But when you start studying A-level Biology, the first thing you realise is that there is A LOT of content to learn. So, you focus on learning the content. Then, you do your topic tests and you do your mocks, and you start to notice that the […]

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    A-level Chemistry tips: 21-30

    A-Level Chemistry tips 21-30 This is the third in a series of posts to help you learn how to approach problems in Chemistry, show you easy ways to do the hard stuff and help you avoid common mistakes. If you missed A-level Chemistry tips 1-10 you’ll find them here, and if you missed tips 11-21 […]

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    A-level Chemistry what to revise in summer

    A-level chemistry what to revise between the summer of year 12 and 13. When you start A-level Chemistry it can be a bit of a shock to the system – you quickly realise that it’s nothing like GCSE! Unfortunately though, it can take a while for it to all start to fall into place, and […]

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    A-level Chemistry study tips 11-20

    Here are 10 A-level Chemistry study tips to help you learn how to approach problems in Chemistry, show you easy ways to do the hard stuff and help you avoid common mistakes. If you missed the first 10 A-level Chemistry study tips they’re right here. Tip 11 When you’re working out the product of an […]

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    A-Level Chemistry Tips: 1-10

    A-Level Chemistry tips 1-10. This is the first in a series of posts to help you learn how to approach problems in Chemistry, show you easy ways to do the hard stuff and help you avoid common mistakes. Tip 1 When balancing equations, leave the Hydrogens and Oxygens until last. You’ll often find that they […]

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  • a-level chemistry bonding multiple choice questions

    Physical Chemistry 1: Bonding multiple choice questions

    This quiz consists of 10 Bonding multiple choice questions for the AQA AS and A-Level Chemistry specification. The questions are a similar style and level of difficulty to the multiple-choice questions you’ll be given in the AQA Chemistry exams. Though they’re based on the AQA specification, they’re also appropriate for students studying other exam boards. […]

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    Physical Chemistry 1: Amount of Substance Multiple Choice Questions

    This quiz consists of 10 Amount of substance multiple choice questions for the AQA AS and A-Level Chemistry specification. The questions are a similar style and level of difficulty to the multiple-choice questions you’ll be given in the AQA Chemistry exams. Though they’re based on the AQA specification, they’re also appropriate for students studying other […]

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  • A-level Chemistry thermodynamics workbook

    A-Level Chemistry Thermodynamics workbook

    When it comes to making notes, A-Level chemistry students often have 2 problems: Not knowing what they actually need to make Not making notes on something because they don’t realise it’s important, or because they haven’t been taught it at school. To solve these problems for the thermodynamics topic at least, here’s an 18 -page […]

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    Physical Chemistry 1: Energetics Multiple Choice Questions

    This quiz consists of 10 Energetics multiple choice questions for the AQA AS and A-Level Chemistry specification. The questions are a similar style and level of difficulty to the multiple-choice questions you’ll be given in the AQA Chemistry exams. Though they’re based on the AQA specification, they’re also appropriate for students studying other exam boards. […]

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    Inorganic Chemistry 2: Transition Metals Multiple Choice Questions

    This quiz consists of 10 Transition Metals multiple choice questions for the AQA AS and A-Level Chemistry specification. The questions are a similar style and level of difficulty to the multiple-choice questions you’ll be given in the AQA Chemistry exams. Though they’re based on the AQA specification, they’re also appropriate for students studying other exam […]

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  • a level chemistry redox multiple choice questions

    Physical Chemistry 1: Redox Multiple Choice Questions

    This quiz consists of 10 Redox multiple choice questions for the AQA AS and A-Level Chemistry specification. The questions are a similar style and level of difficulty to the multiple-choice questions you’ll be given in the AQA Chemistry exams. Though they’re based on the AQA specification, they’re also appropriate for students studying other exam boards.

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    How to do percentage change calculations

    Percentage change calculations appear in the AS or A-Level Biology exams pretty much every year and a lot of students struggle with them. For most of the Biology calculations, there isn’t really a formula or a method you can learn, you just have to rely on your problem-solving skills on the day. Fortunately, percentage change […]

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