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The Event: Chemistry QA Competition Nov 2024
The Task: Identify the cation and anion in a given chemical compound, with experimental evidence recorded in a given worksheet.
The Winner: The person who completes The Task correctly in the shortest time.
Eligibility: Open to all students of chemistry aged 15 to 18.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS COMPETITION CLOSES AT 5PM ON MON 25/11/2024.
Competition Dates: 27/11, 28/11
Venue: Singapore Learner (Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68, S(650644))
Time Slots: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm.
Participation fee: $90 per person.
Max. no of participants per session: 10.
Max. no of participants for whole competition: 150.
Who should participate in this competition?
- Current Sec 3/ Y3 students of Pure and Combined Chemistry who have studied QA and will be taking the chemistry practical exam next year. They will benefit from the training and further exposure to QA techniques and get rewarded for learning and having fun with safe chemicals.
- Current Sec 4/ Sec 5 students of Pure and Combined Chemistry, since their knowledge of QA is still fresh.
- Current JC1 students of H2 Chemistry who will be taking the chemistry practical exam next year. They will benefit from their revision of QA techniques and get rewarded for their learning efforts.
- Current JC2 students of H2 Chemistry, since their knowledge of QA is still fresh.
- O-level and A-level students of Chemistry who are private candidates (aged 15 to 18). They will benefit from the training and further exposure to QA techniques and get rewarded for their learning efforts.
Please note that the Cation and Anion selected for this QA competition are such that ANY student of chemistry aged 15 to 18 will be able to identify these ions using basic techniques of QA.
Click on Special QA Revision to view the list of ions possibly tested in this competition.
Prizes & Rewards:
The winner will receive a brand new iPhone 16.
The 1st runner-up will receive TEN transferable Singapore Learner Science Practical Vouchers worth $50 each.
The 2nd runner-up will receive FIVE transferable Singapore Learner Science Practical Vouchers worth $50 each.
Every other participant will receive ONE transferable Singapore Learner Science Practical Voucher worth $50 each.
Early Bird Promotions:
The first 20 participants to register for the competition will get a FREE 1.5-hour Special QA Revision (worth $80) which will be held some time between 15/11 and 23/11.
Revising and Training for the QA Competition:
Participants are expected to revise their Qualitative Analysis knowledge and skills to enhance their chances of winning or doing well in the competition.
To further enhance their chances of winning or doing well in the competition, participants are encouraged to sign up (Fee: $80 but Free for 1st 20 participants) for our 1.5-hour Special QA Revision sessions which will be held some time between 15/11 and 23/11. These revision sessions will provide tips on how to do QA in a fast, efficient and correct manner, covering the skills and techniques needed to excel in this competition as well as in all chemistry practical exams involving QA.
Main Rules and Regulations:
- Max time allowed is 30 mins.
- No HP to be used, no photo taking or video taking.
- Daily update will be posted on our website showing the participant names and times recorded.
- Winner will be announced one day after the final day of the competition and will be posted on our website, following which there will be a simple prize giving ceremony.
- Each day will be a different compound.
- A person can participate only once in the same competition.
How to participate:
- Book a slot (date and time) by paying participation fee (see details in the next section).
- Sign up (Optional) for our 1.5-hr Special QA Revision session (Fee: $80 but Free for 1st 20 participants)
- Turn up on time for your slot.
- Show your NRIC or Student Pass to the timekeeper for name and age verification.
- Hand over all your electronic devices (e.g. smart watch, hand phone) to the timekeeper for safekeeping.
- Proceed to your assigned table.
- Once you are seated and given the test compound, your competition time will start and it will be recorded next to your name.
- You can use any chemicals and apparatus provided on your table for your tests but please avoid wastage.
- For each ion that you identify, you must record the test you conducted and the observation you made that provided the evidence for your conclusion.
- Once you are done testing and recording, please take your worksheet and hand it over to the timekeeper who will immediately record your end time, after which you may leave the centre. (Please note you’d have to stop your experiment if you exceed 30 mins)
HOW TO BOOK YOUR COMPETITION SLOT:
Dates: 27/11, 28/11
Time Slots: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm.
(1) Based on the above information, decide on the Date and Time you can attend, then Register Online by clicking below:
(2) Our staff will then get back to you via WA on whether your chosen Date and Time is still available. If not available, you will be offered other time slots for consideration.
(3) To confirm your slot, please make a payment of $90 via PAYNOW to UEN number: 53229361D.
For other modes of payment, please contact our staff at 88765498 via WhatsApp/SMS.
After successful payment, kindly send proof of payment + name of participant to Admin at 88765498 via WhatsApp/SMS.
Parents/Participants will then receive an SMS/Whatsapp confirmation of the competition slot and other registration details within 1 to 2 working days. If you do not receive an SMS/Whatsapp message after 2 working days, kindly contact Admin at 88765498.
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