MOE/SEAB SYLLABUS FOR H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL
Paper 4 (Practical) is weighted to 20% of the Higher 2 assessment.
Candidates are expected to have been exposed to a range of topics and experimental techniques such as:
- Titration, e.g. acid-base titration (using suitable indicators such as methyl orange, screened methyl orange, thymolphthalein, and thymol blue), redox titration, iodimetric titration, indirect titration, including the preparation of standard solutions. Other types of titrations may also be required.
- Gravimetric analysis, e.g. volatilization gravimetry
- Gas collection
- Thermochemistry, including thermometric titration
- Chemical kinetics, e.g. continuous and initial rate methods
- Qualitative Inorganic analysis involving an element, a compound or a mixture. Systematic analysis will not be required. Candidates should be familiar with the reactions of cations, anions, and tests of gases as detailed in the Qualitative Analysis Notes. Reactions involving ions not included in the QA notes may be tested: in such cases, candidates will not be expected to identify the ions but only to draw conclusions of a general nature. Candidates should not attempt tests, other than those specified, on substances, except when it is appropriate to test for a gas.
- Qualitative inorganic analysis requiring a knowledge of simple organic reactions e.g. test-tube reactions indicating the presence of unsaturation ( C = C), alcoholic, phenolic, carbonyl, carboxyl and amino groups, may be tested, but this would be for the testing of observation skills and drawing general conclusions only
- Simple organic synthesis and purification, including use of water bath, setting up and the use of reflux and distillation apparatus
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H2 CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL SCHEDULE
OUR STRUCTURED PRACTICAL TRAINING SYSTEM
Based on the above syllabus, we have several structured programs for you, depending on whether you are a Beginner or a Reviser.
You are at the Beginner level if you have never done any Chemistry Practical work before, or your last Chemistry Practical session was more than 2 years ago.
You are at the Reviser level if you have completed the Beginner practicals, or you are re-taking your Chemistry Practical exam, or you are a school candidate who has completed JC1/Y5.
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HANDS-ON PURE CHEMISTRY PRACTICAL REVISION
CHOOSE SESSION 1 OR SESSION 2.
Session 1: Tues 6 Oct 2.30 pm – 5 pm
Session 2: Wed 7 Oct 11 am – 1.30 pm
Location: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
What will be covered:
(1) The teacher (ex-MOE) will revise all the important points of doing Titration and Qualitative Analysis with the students, by demonstrating these key points using lab apparatus.
(2) Each student will have the same set of apparatus as the teacher and will be doing the same selected exam paper as the teacher.
(3) The teacher will also cover how to answer the practical exam paper questions, including mole calculations, identification of sources of error and how to overcome them, how to write observations and conclusions for QA, and how to answer the Planning question.
Fee: $240
To book a Practical session,
(1) SMS or Whatsapp the following info to 88765498: (a) Name of student; (b) Date and Time; (c) Subject.
(2) Make payment via online transfer or Paylah or Paynow to 97860411.
Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok
Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897, +(65) 88765498 (WHATAPPS) http://wa.link/w0xxk2
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Tough IP Maths Question: Binomial theorem using factorial and simultaneous
Question is from our Y4 Tutorial for binomial theorem. As you can see, this question is a great test on comparing the first three terms of binomial, as it contains concepts on factorials, power, simultaneous equation, and factorization. Take some time to read through the solutions.
I hope this has been helpful to your revision, and good luck for your exams
If you are interested in IP Maths tuition, contact me at 88765498. Stay tuned for more updates on tough IP style Maths questions.
Tough IP Maths Question: Simultaneous Equations with “Hence” Keyword
Source: NJC 2015 Junior High 3 MA301 YEA Q4, sent by one of my Y3 students
A good example of a simultaneous equation question that teaches important skills which are used in Y5/Y6 or Senior High.
In part ii, the keyword hence is used. Most students stumble at this question as they try to solve part ii by redo-ing the simultaneous equation. Part i is generally solvable by most IP students.
The trick here is to use the solutions for x and y that you have given in part i. Looking at part ii, 9(a+1)^2 + 4b^2 = 18 looks almost exactly like the equation given in part i. You can safely conclude that you should substitute x=a+1 and y=2b as they expand with square to give you the same equation you have in part ii. Sub x=a+1 and y=2b into the other equation in part ii, and do some simple expansion to manipulate it to look like 2x + y = 5. Afterwords, sub x=a+1 and y=2b into the solutions of part i, and you have your answer.
I hope this has been helpful to your revision, and good luck for your exams
If you are interested in IP Maths tuition, contact me at 88765498. Stay tuned for more updates on tough IP style Maths questions.
MOCK EXAMS FOR SCIENCE PRACTICAL
2024 SCHEDULE
We provide A-Level / H2 and O-Level Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) Practical training for private / school candidates and homeschoolers, for both local (eg. H2, Singapore-Cambridge) and international exams (CIE, IGCSE). School candidates are also welcome.
You can book (at least 5 DAYS in advance) any of the following slots for your science practical mock exam.
MOCK PRACTICAL EXAM SCHEDULE 2024
(Note: If the days and timings below are not convenient for you, you may send a request to our Admin for a different date and time)
| SUBJECT | DATE / DAY | TIME |
| C.Sci Bio & Chem | 9th Oct | 10am-12:30pm |
| C.Sci Phy & Chem | 9th Oct | 11am – 1:30pm |
| SUBJECT | DATE / DAY | TIME |
| O-Level Pure Physics
|
29th Sep
4th Oct |
11.30am – 2pm
2.30pm-5pm |
| 5th Oct | 2pm-4.30pm |
| SUBJECT | DATE / DAY | TIME |
| O-Level Pure Chemistry | 29th Sep | 2.30pm-5pm |
| 1st Oct | 10am-12:30pm | |
| SUBJECT | DATE / DAY | TIME |
| O-Level Pure Biology | 13th Oct | 11.30am – 2pm |
| SUBJECT | DATE / DAY | TIME |
| H2 Chemistry | 13th Oct | 2.30pm – 6pm |
| SUBJECT | DATE / DAY | TIME |
| H2 Physics | 18th Oct | 2pm-5.30pm |
| SUBJECT | DATE / DAY | TIME |
| H2 Biology | 20th Oct | 2.30pm-6pm |
Our Practical Centre:
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What will be done at each session:
(1) You will attempt a full paper just like in a real practical exam.
(2) At the end of the paper, our qualified and experienced NIE-trained science Teacher will go through the answers with you. He will also give tips on how best to answer a practical worksheet or exam paper, including correct use of instruments, recording of observations, drawing graphs, writing conclusions, describing sources of error and planning a practical.
FEES PER SESSION
O-LEVEL:
Mock Exam:- $250 (Bt. Batok)
A-LEVEL:
Mock Exam:- $450 (Bt. Batok)
(The full fee must be paid at least 5 days before the practical session to confirm your attendance as a lot of preparation is needed for practicals coupled with very limited class size)
To book a Practical session (MUST be at least 5 days in advance),
(1) SMS or Whatsapp the following info to 88765498: (a) Name of student; (b) Date and Time; (c) Subject.
(2) Make payment via online transfer or Paylah or Paynow to 97860411.
Tel: +(65) 6569 4897, +(65) 88765498(WHATAPPS ADMIN)
Email: principal@singaporelearner.com
If you wish to visit us, kindly call or sms first. Thank you.
MAY School Holiday Circuit Breaker O Level LIVE ONLINE CLASS
Revision Workshops for E Math, A Math and Chemistry will be conducted by our Principal Tutor this May during the school holidays.
Use that time to revise and strengthen your understanding.
These focused topical revision will help you prepare for the O Levels.
Call 65694897 or message 88765498 http://wa.link/w0xxk2 to book a slot.
Circuit Breaker Integrated Programme Maths Lecture Series
Lectures will be hosted during the Covid19 Circuit Breaker period, which has shifted the June Holidays up to May. Lecture content is targeted at Year 3 and Year 4 IP students who need intensive, focused topical revision in order to prepare for their exams. Lecture materials include short formulas, and challenging tutorials suiting the academic rigor of IP education.
Lectures are split into Part 1 and Part 2, total 4h of teaching. Cost of each set of topical lecture is $240 for 4h.
6/5 Wednesday 2pm: Indices 1 8/5: Friday 2pm Indices 2
6/5 Wednesday 4pm: Trigonometry 1 8/5: Friday 4pm Trigonometry 2
13/5 Wednesday 2pm: Logarithms 1 15/5: Friday 2pm Logarithms 2
13/5 Wednesday 4pm: Trigonometric Identities 1 15/5: Friday 4pm Trigonometric Identities 2
20/5 Wednesday 2pm: Differentiation 1 22/5: Friday 2pm Differentiation 2
20/5 Wednesday 4pm: Integration 1 22/5: Friday 4pm Integration 2
27/5 Wednesday 2pm: Vectors 1 29/5: Friday 2pm Vectors 2
27/5 Wednesday 4pm: Quadratic equations and Polynomials 1 29/5: Friday 4pm Quadratic equations and Polynomials 2
Background of Tutor:
Mr Y.S Pang B.Eng(Hons) Electrical Engineering, National University of Singapore
River Valley High School(Integrated Programme) Graduating class of 2011
Full time partner and tutor in charge of IP matters in Singapore Learner
Contact admin now to arrange for an online consultation.
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Importance of JC tuition
It is quite tragic that most parents and even students think that the PSLE is the most important exam in Singapore, to the point that parents are willing to spend a lot on tuition for their 12-year old kids but not for their 17-18 year olds, who they believe can understand everything they study on their own. This is quite far from the truth. JC students still need good teachers, failing which they will need good tutors.
Doing badly at the A-levels has quite financially serious consequences. Let’s do the math. Let’s say a student is weak in three H2 subjects and goes for private tuition from March of his 1st year to November of his 2nd year. That is a total of 21 months. At roughly $320 per subject per month, his parents would have to fork out a total of $320 x 3 x 21 = $20 160. So we can say on average JC tuition costs around 20K. But if he doesn’t go for tuition and end up being rejected for his desired courses by all our local recognised universities, his parents may have to fork out around 300K-500K for an overseas degree! That is about 15 to 25 times more costly than spending on JC tuition.
My advice to parents is, if your child is struggling with his JC subjects, you NEED to find him good tutors. If you want to save 20K now you may have to lose 400K later.
PSLE Science question of the week
Answer: Answer is C, plants always grow towards the sun in order to capture more sunlight for photosynthesis.
PSLE Science question of the week #2:
Athlete’s foot
Question: Student A has a medical condition in which fungus grows on his feet. The doctor advised student A to wear slippers instead of covered shoes. Explain how wearing slippers helps reduce the growth of fungus on the feet.
Option A: Wearing slippers allows the student to air his feet and prevent growth of fungus
Option B: Wearing slippers keeps the student’s feet dry, as fungus needs water to grow
Option C: Wearing slippers instead of shoes as fungus likes to grow on socks
Option D: Wearing slippers exposes the feet to the sun, and fungi do not like sunlight
Answer: Answer is B! Fungi needs water to grow, so it prefers damp environment. Wearing slippers allowed sweat to evaporate, keeping the feet dry and free of fungi.
PSLE Science question of the week #3
Question: A man used a hammer to drive a nail into a piece of wood. Which factor will NOT affect how deep the nail goes into the wood?
Option A: Mass of the man
Option B: Mass of the nail
Option C: Friction between the nail and the wood
Option D: Height at which the hammer was raised
Post your answer in the comments section below!
Answer: Answer is B, mass of the nail is unrelated to the amount of force or energy the man needs to hit the nail.
PSLE Science question of the week #4
When Student A closed the switch, the bulb blew. Which one of the following would have prevented the bulb from blowing?
Option A: Using fewer batteries
Option B: Closing the switch more quickly
Option C: Changing the direction of the switch
Option D: Changing the direction of all batteries
Answer: Answer is A! Using too many batteries can cause the bulb to fuse due to too much current flowing through the bulb, and heating up the filament.
SEC 4 COMBINED SCIENCE (BUKIT BATOK)
Sec 4 Combined Science Chemistry: Friday | 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm |
O-LEVEL SCIENCE (PHYSICS) PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY) PRACTICAL
O-LEVEL SCIENCE (BIOLOGY) PRACTICAL
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