Struggling in SCH3U stoichiometry, preparing for your SCH4U final, or want to ace the MCAT Chem section? If yes, then you are not alone in this.
Chemistry is one of the most challenging subjects, especially in Canadian high schools. And many students struggle to understand major chemistry concepts. This is all because it requires a completely different way of studying. You've got to memorize core concepts, understand invisible processes, apply logic, and solve problems all at once.
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Why Do So Many Students Struggle with Chemistry?
Students often fail chemistry as they don’t understand how to grasp concepts effectively. For instance, they may focus more on memorization and fall behind in practicing core concepts and reactions.
Moreover, some topics in Chemistry make up the basics. They include moles, states of matter, IUPAC families, etc. Some fail to develop expertise in basic concepts and struggle with chemistry later on.
Below, I have written a few reasons why chemistry is so hard:
- Difficulty in getting expertise in abstract concepts. For instance, molecular structure, quantum theory, and orbital notation. These processes can’t be seen and require high-level visualization skills to gain an understanding.
- Students suffer with math-heavy calculations (moles, equilibrium constants, electrochemical cell notation) as solving them requires proper concept clarity, not just rote learning.
- Although memorization alone is not enough, students are still required to learn the periodic table, functional groups, reaction types, etc.
- Chemistry topics are interconnected. Failing to understand the basics of one topic can make you struggle with the topic that follows.
- The high-stakes exams need proper attention, like the SCH4U final exam, IB Chemistry HL, AP Chemistry, and MCAT.
The Hardest Chemistry Topics and How to Handle Them
Once you get started with chemistry, many topics may feel like a mess. Here's what they are and what actually helps.
Stoichiometry
Stoichiometry is the basis for Grade 11 students in Ontario's SCH3U. The important step is learning to think in “mole ratios” rather than just following simple formula steps. Figure out every conversion slowly, write every unit and practice with real-time
exam questions, until you understand every logic.
Organic Chemistry
This topic is known to give students the toughest time. There are a large number of functional groups, naming rules, and reaction types that worry many students in SCH4U and IB Chem HL. Focus on why reactions occur and what concepts are behind them, rather than just memorizing products.
Electrochemistry
Topics like galvanic cells, electrolytic cells, standard reduction potentials, etc., confuse students because they involve chemical terms, diagrammatic representations, and maths.
The trick is always to understand what gets oxidized and what gets reduced. This helps understand these concepts better.
Chemical Equilibrium (Le Chatelier's Principle)
You should practice by conversing with yourself: "If I stress this system, which direction must it shift to relieve that stress?" This way, students memorize easily after understanding the logic behind it.
Gas Laws and Thermochemistry
Thermochemistry is a math-heavy topic, and one can easily grasp it when it makes factual sense.
The Easiest Solution to Mastering Chemistry - MTS
Understanding concepts is the first step towards getting a good knowledge of this subject. However, it is only possible under the right guidance.
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Our tutors have a complete understanding of Canadian curriculum requirements. Before your session, you are matched with the most suitable tutor. Need a tutor for SCH4U in Ontario, Chemistry 30 in Alberta, Chemistry 12 in BC? We have them all.
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In a classroom, a teacher uses a combined method of teaching specialized for all students. However, a tutor provides personalized instruction. If you are struggling with a specific topic, our tutors will start with that topic first. If you feel messed up with the basics, they will start by clearing them out first.
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Chemistry Curriculum in Canada by Province
Each province in Canada has a different syllabus outline for chemistry. Students who get to know what the syllabus fully expects tend to choose the curriculum and perform better.
Ontario
Course Code | Grade | Level | Key Topics Covered |
SNC1D / SNC1P | Grade 9 | Academic / Applied | Matter & Chemical Change basics |
SNC2D / SNC2P | Grade 10 | Academic / Applied | Chemical Reactions, Acids & Bases |
SCH3U | Grade 11 | University Prep | Atomic Structure, Bonding, Stoichiometry, Gas Laws, Solutions |
SCH3C | Grade 11 | College Prep | Practical chemistry applications |
SCH4U | Grade 12 | University Prep | Organic Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Equilibrium, Rates of Reaction |
SCH4C | Grade 12 | College Prep | Consumer chemistry, applied topics |
British Columbia
Course | Grade | Key Topics |
Chemistry 11 | Grade 11 | Atomic Theory, Chemical Bonding, Organic Chemistry basics, Solution Chemistry |
Chemistry 12 | Grade 12 | Reaction Kinetics, Equilibrium, Solubility, Acids/Bases, Electrochemistry, Organic Chemistry |
Alberta
Course | Grade | Key Topics |
Science 10 | Grade 10 | Chemistry foundations |
Chemistry 20 | Grade 11 | Chemical Bonding, Stoichiometry, Gases, Solutions |
Chemistry 30 | Grade 12 | Thermochemistry, Electrochemistry, Equilibrium, Organic Chemistry |
Alberta Diploma Exam | Grade 12 | Worth 30% of the final grade |
Quebec
Quebec students follow the MELS curriculum. Secondary V Chemistry is required for CEGEP science programs. CEGEP students complete the 202 series (General Chemistry, Chemistry of Solutions, Organic Chemistry) before university.
Other Provinces
Province | Key Chemistry Courses |
| Chemistry 40S (Senior 4) |
Saskatchewan | Chemistry 30 |
Nova Scotia | Chemistry 11, Chemistry 12 |
| Chemistry 122 |
PEI | Chemistry 521A / 521B |
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Tip to Master Chemistry for an A Grade
- Instead of rereading notes again and again, try practicing the problems and reactions.
- First, try to understand and teach the concept to yourself before memorizing.
- Communicate your hardest topic to the tutor so that they can explain it first before moving on to the next.
- Use the active recall method; it works best for new concepts. Read your notes twice, close them, and try to recall everything.
- Try past exam questions so that you will have an idea of how a concept will be assessed in exams.
- Use My Tutor Source provided flashcards, quizzes, and notes for quick revision.
FAQs
How much does a chemistry tutor cost in Canada?
A chemistry tutor costs between $25 and $60 per hour. At MTS, you can get affordable chemistry tutors and discounts as well.
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What Topics Can a Chemistry Tutor at MTS Help You With?
A chemistry tutor at My Tutor Source (MTS) can help you with a wide range of topics spanning high school to university-level chemistry. They cover every topic in the Canadian Chemistry curriculum, including the hardest ones (Stoichiometry, Organic Chemistry, etc.).
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