I.D.E.A
Remember this is how to structure written responses
(..............s): examples, uses, conditions...
Plural = 2 more more of.....
Using the.........
Must relate to information or graph in the question
Circle, underline, box
When answering remember to focus on the verb, content and limitations
Units and working
Don't forget these in all calculations
State symbols
Don't forget these in all equations
Leave until later in the exam
Questions that you are not sure about or that will take too long for their mark allocation
In the Option - section B
Only attempt Industrial Chemistry
Preparation for the HSC
Only write in the spaces provided, use an extra page if needed - don't squash information at the edge
1.8
minutes per mark
Logical, sequential and succinct
Plan your responses so you don't have to add bits out of sequence
Ruler and enclosed, with units in the header
How to draw a table
Ruler and pencil with labels and arrows touching the correct item
How to draw diagrams
When you have finished 5 mins reading time
Start thinking about the first questions you will attempt or the order you will do the paper
Once you are allowed to write
Highlight key equations on data sheet for any questions on galvanic cells/electrolysis
When you have finished
Make sure you have checked all your responses and have all details like states, units
If you are stuck on a multiple choice question
Eliminate any you can then take an educated guess
If you are running out of time for a written question
Try answer in bullet points
If question is worth 2 or more
Try to use an accurate equation where possible
Before you balance an equation
Check the valencies of the elements so the formulae are correct
For questions on Oxidation state
Assign oxidation numbers