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If your teen is struggling in chemistry, there is a very good chance that dimensional analysis is part of the problem. And honestly? It usually is not because the math is too hard. It is because students suddenly have to organize the math differently. Units matter now. Set up matters now. And chemistry has a…
If your teen is heading into AP Chemistry this fall, you may already feel it. This is not just another science class. The pace is different.The expectations are higher.And students are expected to walk in ready. If you are wondering how to prepare for AP chemistry over the summer, you are asking the right question….
If your teen is heading into high school chemistry this fall, you might be thinking: They have seen this before in middle school.They are strong in math, so they should be fine.We will just see how it goes. If you are wondering how to prepare for high school chemistry before the school year starts, you…
If your teen is getting ready for the AP Chemistry exam, you’re probably wondering how to help, especially if it’s been a minute since you’ve thought about moles, ions, or gas laws. The good news? You don’t need to re-learn chemistry to support your teen’s success. In fact, what many students really need at this stage isn’t…
If you’re teaching high school science, either in the traditional classroom or as part of your homeschool curriculum, you know how real the struggle can be to keep your students engaged while tackling those tricky biology, chemistry, and physics concepts. But, guess what? There are some amazing online tools out there that can make science not only…
Choosing the correct curriculum can be the difference between headaches and engagement, and I’m hoping that this guide will take some of the stress and time out of researching high school chemistry curricula. Some of these I’ve used, some I have not, but I want to give you a starting point on your journey. Chemistry…
Are you gearing up for the AP Chemistry exam and feeling overwhelmed by the vast array of topics to cover? Fear not! As an experienced AP Chemistry tutor, I’ve developed a comprehensive four-week AP Chemistry full review study schedule for a few of my students who are eager to ace the exam. This plan covers…
Hey there! In this blog, we will walk through the steps for calculating the equilibrium constant Keq. We’ll use the following question as an example. Calculate the equilibrium constant Keq, for the reaction between nitrogen monoxide and oxygen to form nitrogen dioxide if the concentrations for NO, O2, and NO2 are 0.10 M, 0.10 M, and…
Limiting reactants problems are a common type of problem in chemistry that many students struggle with. The limiting reactant is the one that is used up first, leaving the other reactants in excess. In these types of problems, you are given the amounts of two or more reactants and asked to determine which one is…
Stoichiometry is all about relationships. Specifically, between the reactants and products in chemical reactions. We use these relationships to convert from one substance/unit to another. For example, you may be given moles of A and need to convert to grams of B. So, you may be converting both the Substance (NaCl, Fe, CO2) The challenge is…