ICSE Chemistry – Preparation Tips 2010-2011
Chemistry is the field of science concerned with the structure, properties and composition of particle/matter, as well as the changes that a particle/matter undergoes during chemical reactions.
Some important topics taught in Chemistry in ICSE are:
- Periodic Properties and variations of Properties œ Physical and Chemical
- Chemical Bonding
- Study of Acids, Bases and Salts
- Analytical Chemistry œ Use of Ammonium Hydroxide and Sodium Hydroxide
- Mole Concept and Stoichiometry
- Study of Acids, Bases and Salts
Tips for Preparation
- If you feel you are not good at Chemistry, start early. Start reading your text book as soon as possible.
- Do not try to rush and finish the chapters. Know that reading a book that deals with scientific concepts, theory and reactions is different from a novel or a comic.
- Follow up your text book concepts with a reference book to gain a deeper understanding of the topic.
- Start attending classes and laboratory lectures. Perform each and every laboratory experiment.
- Try and grasp the concepts and always ask questions. Make a list of unanswered questions and ask discuss them with a teacher or a peer.
- Do not ignore numerical problems. Most of the times, the problems are direct application of the formulae in use, and, at times are mixed with your understanding of a topic. The numerical problems, if mastered are a good way to score marks.
- After you finish your syllabus, revise as many times as possible.
Tips for scoring good marks
- During the exam, try to write your descriptive answers in points and give pictorial or graphical illustrations wherever possible. It enhances visibility
- Scan the paper before answering
- For long answer type questions, before starting, frame a skeleton of the answer in the margin.
- Do remember the S.I units of all entities.
- Be crisp and to the point in very short questions.
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