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25.01.2022 QotW Volumetric Analysis (Unit 2 & Unit 4) www.tinyurl.com/QotW-Volumetric Ive chosen this QotW as it is a simple acid base titration. The calculation itself is not too difficult and this was reflected in the marks; however, students did find it more challenging to define equivalence point and end point - these terms often come up in exams and are definitely worth reviewing. For solution go to: www.tinyurl.com/QotW-Volumetric... (Its FREE but youll need to log-in or sign-up if you havent yet) * Reminder of COVID Lockdown 2.0 Offer As a special offer to help out during this crisis you can access all resources until the end of 2020 for only $37. www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/2020COVIDOffer School subscriptions are also available for only $13.97/student * * #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #volumetric #titration

25.01.2022 QotW - Revision: Chromatography (Unit 2 and Unit 4) Another great revision QotW for both Year 11's and 12's. Students found this to be a challenging question with only 42% getting it correct. For solution or go to: www.tinyurl.com/ChromatographyQotW... * ** 2021 Booklist VolkScience for only $27/student - get in touch for details ** See more

25.01.2022 QotW - Calorimetry (Unit 4) Woot! Holidays are almost here and COVID numbers are dropping! Lets hope we can get out & enjoy lots of beautiful spring days - the blue sky makes me smile :-) Just a reminder of the link for VolkScience FREE VCE Revision Webinar September Holiday Series for Units 2 and 4 for both you and your students:... www.volkscience.mykajabi.com/vceregistration For the last topic of the year, Calorimetry, Ive chosen this question, as it covers some important aspects of the topic. The average mark was for the whole question was only 53%, so a very good question to review. Click below question for worked solution or go to: www.tinyurl.com/CalorimetryQotW (Its FREE but youll need to log-in or sign-up if you havent yet) For worked solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/QotW-Calorimetry (Its FREE but youll need to log-in or sign-up if you havent yet) * * #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #volkscience #foodchemistry #calorimetry

25.01.2022 QotW Electrolysis & Faradays Laws MC (Unit 3) A challenging question this week which will really tests students understanding of Electrolysis & Faradays Laws. Only 35% of students go this correct. See how you go! For worked solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/Electrolysis-Faraday-MC-QotW... (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) Best wishes to you during these challenging times. VolkScience is offering Free Access to all resources to help minimise the impact on students and teachers (see previous post for details and links) * * * Would you like some extra help with Faradays or any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #Faradays #electrolysis

24.01.2022 Organic Nomenclature - theres been quite a bit of discussion recently, so I thought Id add a few extra explanations to the VolkScience Organic Chemistry Summary document which you can download here: https://tinyurl.com/VolkScienceOrganicSummary This is from page 5 - if you want to print out a clearer version. (Its free, but youll need to sign-up if you havent already)... FYI - Ive been modifying Unit 4 resources to match the VCAA 2020 amendments and also in preparation for next weeks Revision Webinar Series - details in previous post)

24.01.2022 Offer Extended..... Happy World Teachers' Day! Due to some technical difficulties, some teachers were unable to apply the coupon to take advantage of this offer. I have (hopefully) fixed this issue and have extended this offer until tomorrow to make sure no-one has missed out. Please get in touch if you do have any questions or issues. To celebrate World Teachers' Day I'm offering a special saving of 20% to any new subscribers. Offer is only available until TOMORROW so hur...ry to avoid disappointment. You get 12 months on-demand access to all VCE Chemistry Unit 1-4 resources for only $77.60 Simply go to tinyurl.com/VolkScienceTeachersRAmazing Enter the coupon code: TEACHER2020

21.01.2022 Short Tutorial - Polar Molecules: Solubility & Ionisation (Units 2-4) Understanding the difference between polar molecules which are soluble and those that ionise can be confusing but these concepts are really important not only when describing properties of molecules but also when studying acids and bases. www.tinyurl.com/Solubilty-Ionisation-ShortTut Click on the link aboveto check out this 7 minute short tutorial. (ok, maybe not so short this time)... (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) Reminder of COVID Lockdown 2.0 Offer As a special offer to help out during this crisis you can access all resources until the end of 2020 for only $37. www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/2020COVIDOffer School subscriptions are also available for only $13.97/student #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #volkscience #organic #solubility #acids #ionisation

21.01.2022 QotW Organic Reactions (Unit 4) Go Bananas is a great question and this style is very typical for Organic Reactions questions in past exams. For worked solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/OrganicReactionsQotW (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet)... Once students understand the basics of the reactions, Organic Reactions is a topic that really just needs time spent memorising and practicing. In case you missed it, Ive just updated the Organic Reactions Flowchart Cheat Sheet this can be printed out and used to assist recall. (subscriber only access). * * * Would you like some extra help with Organic Chemistry or any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #organic

21.01.2022 Short Tutorial - Acid/Base Reactions & Ionic Equations (Units 2-4) I've recently had a few students asking me about Acid/Base Reactions so here is a (not so short) 9 minute short tutorial which I hope you find useful. This video also revises how to write Ionic Equations. Of course, feel free to share with your students. www.tinyurl.com/AcidReactionsShortTut... (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) * * #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #volkscience #ions #ionicequations #acidreactions #acidsandbases

20.01.2022 QotW Reaction Rates (Unit 3) Welcome back to what is going to be a very different term of school. Hope you managed to find some time for a bit of a relax during all of this craziness. To ease into this new term Ive chosen a revision question on Reaction Rates. ... This question was generally answered well the average marks being: The average marks were: Part a) 2.4/3 marks; Part b) 1.3/2 marks For worked solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/ReactionRatesQotW (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) Best wishes to you during these challenging times. VolkScience is offering Free Access to all resources to help minimise the impact on students and teachers (check your emails for details or refer to previous FB posts) * * * Would you like some extra help with Redox Reactions or any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #reactionrates

20.01.2022 Last chance to check out these replays! Sign up at: Year 11s: www.tinyurl.com/Yr11RevisionWebinar Year 12s: www.tinyurl.com/Yr12RevisionWebinar

20.01.2022 Bonding Between Covalent Molecules: Dipole-Dipole (Units 1-4) Understanding the bonding between covalent molecules is essential in Chemistry but often misunderstood by students which is why Im highlighting this important theory in a series of short tutorials. Ill also be covering Hydrogen Bonding & Dispersion Forces over the next week so keep an eye out... Please feel free to share it with your students. https://tinyurl.com/Short-Tut-Dipole-Dipole (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) Best wishes to you during these challenging times. VolkScience is offering Free Access to all resources to help minimise the impact on students and teachers (see previous post for details and links)

20.01.2022 VolkScience is running a series of revision webinar lectures - a quick and convenient way to revise the topics covered in Term 2. Year 12 Sign-Up: https://tinyurl.com/Yr12RevisionWebinar Year 11 Sign-Up: https://tinyurl.com/Yr11RevisionWebinar... Please feel free to share with your students and of course, to join yourself. Most webinars are less than 60 mins (or only a few minutes longer) Webinars are delivered by an experienced qualified VCE Chemistry teacher Summary notes will be available to print off and use to take notes. Replays will be available if you can't make the session - just make sure you've signed up. Sign up for the series below and you will then be sent reminders and asked to confirm your spot for each webinar - places are limited! Year 12 Sign-Up: https://tinyurl.com/Yr12RevisionWebinar Year 11 Sign-Up: https://tinyurl.com/Yr11RevisionWebinar

20.01.2022 Last chance to check out these replays! Sign up at: Year 11's: www.tinyurl.com/Yr11RevisionWebinar Year 12's: www.tinyurl.com/Yr12RevisionWebinar

20.01.2022 QotW Organic Chemistry (Units 1-4) For students who understand Esters, this QotW should be a quick and easy one to answer. For students who need to revise Esters, heres the link to last weeks quick tutorial: https://tinyurl.com/ShortTut-Esters For worked solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/QotW-OrganicMC... (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) * * * Would you like some extra help with Organic Chemistry or any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #organic

18.01.2022 QotW Reaction Rates (Unit 3) Graphs are commonly used when explaining reaction rates, equilibrium and thermochemistry so its important to be able to interpret them correctly. 63% of students go this M/C question correct.... For worked solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/ReactionRate-QotW (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) Best wishes to you during these challenging times. VolkScience is offering Free Access to all resources to help minimise the impact on students and teachers (see previous post for details and links) * * * Would you like some extra help with Reactions Rates or any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #volkscience # remotelearning #reactionrates

17.01.2022 What an extraordinary year it has been and what an extraordinary challenge Victorian teachers have faced. Well done! I've gotten to know quite a few of you much better this year and I love the collegiality and sharing of ideas that occurs and am pleased to have been able to offer support during this challenging year. To celebrate World Teachers' Day I'm offering a special saving of 20% to any new subscribers. Offer is only available this weekend so hurry to avoid disappoint...ment. You get 12 months on-demand access to all VCE Chemistry Unit 1-4 resources for only $77.60 Simply go to tinyurl.com/VolkScienceTeachersRAmazing Enter the coupon code: TEACHER2020

17.01.2022 QotW Revision Organic Chemistry (Units 1- 4) Year 12's: Go Bananas is one of my favourite questions - the style is very typical for Organic Reactions questions in past exams.... Year 11's: This is also a great revision question - just skip questions i) and vi). It's a challenging question but don't be put off - the video explanation up to 4:13 is great revision for organic chem. For worked solution or go to: www.tinyurl.com/OrganicReactionsQotW ** 2021 Booklist VolkScience for only $27/student - get in touch for details ** * * #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #organic

15.01.2022 FREE VCE Chemistry Revision Webinar Series (Units 1 & 3) An easy way for students to revise material from Term 1.... All webinars are less than 60 mins. Summary notes will be available to print off and use to take notes. Replays will be available if you can't make the session - just make sure you've signed up. Sign-Up Unit 1 (Year 11) - https://tinyurl.com/RevisionUnit1 Sign-Up Unit 3 (Year 12) - https://tinyurl.com/RevisionUnit3 Please feel free to share with your students and colleagues

15.01.2022 QotW Chromatography (Units 2 & 4) Chromatography is the separation of a mixture which is dissolved in a mobile phase and travels at different speeds through a stationary phase. Understanding this process and the forces involved are essential in understanding all forms of chromatography and are the focus of this QotW. Students found this to be a challenging question with only 42% getting it correct. For solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/ChromatographyQotW... (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) *COVID Lockdown Offer* As a special offer to help out during this crisis you can access all resources until the end of 2020 for only $37.www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/2020COVIDOffer School subscriptions are also available for only $13.97/student (email me for details)

15.01.2022 QotW - Food Chemistry: Triglycerides (Unit 4) Triglycerides brings us back the Unit 3 topic of the fuel biodiesel. (Remember back then, to a time when we longed for a few days off school to relax at home and catch up on Netflix?) The first 2 parts of this question were generally answered well; however, students found writing the balanced equation a little more challenging. For solution go to: www.tinyurl.com/TriglyceridesQotW... (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #triglcyerides #organicchemistry

14.01.2022 QotW Revision: Equilibrium (Unit 3) Exam questions are often not just about recall and understanding but about reading questions carefully and applying the appropriate information. The question was worth 7 marks and, on average, students got 3 marks so definitely a question worth reviewing. For worked solution go to www.tinyurl.com/QotW-Equilibrium... ** VolkScience is available to booklist for 2021 for only $27/student. Please get in touch for further details ** * * #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #equilibrium

14.01.2022 QotW Equilibrium (Unit 3) A more challenging question this week which requires a good understanding of Equilibrium. The question was worth 7 marks and students on average got 3 marks so definitely a question worth reviewing. For worked solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/QotW-Equilibrium... (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) Best wishes to you during these challenging times. VolkScience is offering Free Access to all resources to help minimise the impact on students and teachers (see previous post for details and links) * * * Would you like some extra help with Equilibrium or any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #equilibrium

14.01.2022 QotW Scientific Method (Units 1-4) As many schools have started or are about to start their Unit 1 Research Investigations and Unit 3/4 Practical Investigations, this weeks QotW focuses on some terms used in scientific report writing. For worked solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/ScientificMethodQotW... This VCAA exam question does focus on an experiment using a bomb calorimeter, but you do not need to know anything about calorimetry to answer the question. Think of this experiment simply as a thermometer measuring the heat energy of a combustion reaction. As another bonus this week I put together a summary of important Scientific Method Terms which I hope you find helpful. (youll find it under the QotW) (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) * * Would you like some extra help with any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #fuels #scientificmethod

14.01.2022 QotW IR Spectroscopy (Unit 4) https://tinyurl.com/IR-Spec-QotW Spectroscopy questions usually combine all of the different types of spectroscopy to identify an unknown compound. Each type of spectroscopy provides different information- IR Spectroscopy provides information about which functional groups may be present and is best used to confirm the presence of important functional groups rather than trying to identify every absorption wavelength peak. This question is a gre...at example (only 51% of students got this correct). For solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/IR-Spec-QotW (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) * * * You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #organic

13.01.2022 QotW Electrolysis (Unit 3) This week Ive chosen an Electrolysis question which was not answered well by students with an average of only 2 marks out of 8 marks. It requires a really good working knowledge of the fundamentals of Electrolysis so its a great question to revise. For worked solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/Electrolysis-QotW... (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) Best wishes to you during these challenging times. VolkScience is offering Free Access to all resources to help minimise the impact on students and teachers (see previous post for details and links) * * * Would you like some extra help with Electrolysis or any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #Electrolysis

13.01.2022 QotW Volumetric Analysis (Unit 2 & Unit 4) www.tinyurl.com/QotW-Volumetric I've chosen this QotW as it is a simple acid base titration. The calculation itself is not too difficult and this was reflected in the marks; however, students did find it more challenging to define 'equivalence point' and 'end point' - these terms often come up in exams and are definitely worth reviewing. For solution go to: www.tinyurl.com/QotW-Volumetric... (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) * Reminder of COVID Lockdown 2.0 Offer As a special offer to help out during this crisis you can access all resources until the end of 2020 for only $37. www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/2020COVIDOffer School subscriptions are also available for only $13.97/student * * #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #volumetric #titration

13.01.2022 VolkScience VCE Chemistry Revision Webinars are back again these September holidays. An easy way to revise and prepare for exams! Register at: www.tinyurl.com/VolkScienceSeptRevisionWebinar All webinars are less than 60 mins (or just over). Summary notes will be available to print off and use to take notes.... See you there! See more

13.01.2022 QotW Volumetric Analysis (VCE Unit 4 and Unit 2)) Another revision question for both Year 12's and 11's this week. The calculation itself is not too difficult and this was reflected in the marks; however, students did find it more challenging to define 'equivalence point' and 'end point' - these terms often come up in exams and are definitely worth reviewing. For worked solution go to: www.tinyurl.com/QotW-Volumetric... (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) * * Are you interested in booklisting VolkScience for 2021? Students get access to all resources from Units 1-4 for only $27 each. For more details email or PM me. * * * #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #organicchemistry #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #volumetric #volkscience

12.01.2022 QotW - Food Chemistry: Proteins (Unit 4) This QotW focuses on proteins; questions similar to this have been asked regularly in previous VCAA exams so its definitely worth reviewing. The average mark was 3.6/7 marks For solution or go to: www.tinyurl.com/ProteinsQotW... (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #proteins #organicchemistry

12.01.2022 QotW NMR Spectroscopy (Unit 4) Understanding splitting patterns is essential when analysing high resolution proton NMR spectra this question is an example in which students could achieve full marks without referring to the splitting pattern; however, generally questions do require explanation of peak splitting pattern. For solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/NMR-QotW (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet)... As we enter another lockdown, we again face huge frustration and uncertainty just a reminder that you can access all VolkScience VCE Chemistry Unit 1-4 online resources on demand, 24/7 for only $9.97/month. As a special offer to help out during this crisis you can access all resources until the end of 2020 for only $37. www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/2020COVIDOffer * * #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #organic

10.01.2022 Short Tutorial - Acid/Base Reactions & Ionic Equations (Units 2-4) Ive recently had a few students asking me about Acid/Base Reactions so here is a (not so short) 9 minute short tutorial which I hope you find useful. This video also revises how to write Ionic Equations. Of course, feel free to share with your students. www.tinyurl.com/AcidReactionsShortTut... (Its FREE but youll need to log-in or sign-up if you havent yet) * * #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #volkscience #ions #ionicequations #acidreactions #acidsandbases

10.01.2022 QotW Organic Chemistry (Units 1-4) A great question to revise functional groups, structural and semi-structural formula for organic compounds. For worked solution go to: ... https://tinyurl.com/OrganicFormQotW (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) * * Dont forget that VolkScience is running a series of FREE Term 2 revision webinars - see previous posts for details. * * * Would you like some extra help with Organic Chemistry or any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #organic

10.01.2022 Short Tutorial - Esters (Units 1-4) https://tinyurl.com/ShortTut-Esters Esters are an important functional group in organic chemistry. This short tutorial covers their structure and how they are derived from carboxylic acid and alcohols and how they are named.

09.01.2022 Organic Nomenclature - there's been quite a bit of discussion recently, so I thought I'd add a few extra explanations to the VolkScience Organic Chemistry Summary document which you can download here: https://tinyurl.com/VolkScienceOrganicSummary This is from page 5 - if you want to print out a clearer version. (It's free, but you'll need to sign-up if you haven't already)... FYI - I've been modifying Unit 4 resources to match the VCAA 2020 amendments and also in preparation for next week's Revision Webinar Series - details in previous post)

08.01.2022 Short Tutorial - Ionic Solubility (Units 1-4) www.tinyurl.com/IonicSolubiltyShortTut Understanding how ionic compounds behave in water is really important throughout Chemistry, particularly when it comes to writing chemical equations. It is easy to write the state of a compound as aqueous but often students don't really understand what how ions are actually behaving in this state, which then makes it challenging to write equations. www.tinyurl.com/IonicSolubiltyShortTut... (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #volkscience #ions #solubility

07.01.2022 QotW Organic: Properties of Hydrocarbons (Units 1-4) This question requires an understanding of the properties of hydrocarbons - a question that both Year 11 & 12 students should be able to answer. For worked solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/QotW-HC-Properties (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet)... * For anyone that missed out, I'm extending the Webinar Special until this Sunday. You and/or your students can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only: Year 12's: Only $37 - until Dec 2020 (save 25%) Year 11's: Only $97 - until Dec 2021 (save 47%) Go to: www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/revision-webinar-special #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #organic

07.01.2022 Bonding Between Covalent Molecules: Hydrogen Bonds (Units 1-4) Following on from Dipole-Dipole Bonds, this is the second in my series on intermolecular forces. In the next few days Ill be covering Dispersion Forces so keep your eye out. https://tinyurl.com/VolkScienceHbonds... Please feel free to share it with your students. (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) Best wishes to you during these challenging times. VolkScience is offering Free Access to all resources to help minimise the impact on students and teachers (see previous post for details and links) https://tinyurl.com/VolkScienceHbonds * * * * Would you like some extra help with Organic Chemistry or any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #volkscience #remotelearning #dipole #organicchemistry #hydrogenbonds

06.01.2022 QotW Fuels Revision (Unit 3) Back to the start of Unit 3 with this weeks question. This question not only tests your understanding of the production of biodiesel but is also a great warm up to the Organic Chemistry youll be studying in Unit 4. The average mark was only 0.9/2 marks. For worked solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/FuelsRevisionQotW*... (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) Would you like some extra help with Fuels, Organic Chemistry or any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #fuels #organic

05.01.2022 QotW - Nutritional Energy (Unit 4) OMG! How quickly has this term gone? Even whilst being stuck in Iso.2.0 it has still flown. Ive been busy finalising my free VCE Revision Webinar September Holiday Series for Units 2 and 4 and will have the registration details out to you in the next few days so please keep an eye out in your inbox for all the info. And of course, feel free to share with your students and colleagues. A challenging multiple-choice question for you thi...s week. Only 36% of students got this nutritional energy calculation correct. For worked solution go to: www.tinyurl.com/NutrionalEnergyQotW (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) * * Would you like some extra help with any aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry * * #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #organic

05.01.2022 QotW Faradays Laws(Unit 3) This question is not only great revision for Faradays but also demonstrates the importance of showing workings for consequential marking - more students got full marks for part ii. than they did for part i. showing that even if you get the first part incorrect you can still get full marks for part 2 if your workings are correct. For worked solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/FaradayQotW... (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) Best wishes to you during these challenging times. VolkScience is offering Free Access to all resources to help minimise the impact on students and teachers (see previous post for details and links) * * * Would you like some extra help with Faradays or any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #Faradays #electrolysis

05.01.2022 Bonding Between Covalent Molecules: Dispersion Forces (Units 1-4) Dispersion forces may be the weakest of the inter-molecular forces but they are very important when it comes to explaining properties of hydrocarbons. https://tinyurl.com/DispersionForces The third and final tutorial in my series on inter-molecular bonding. Hope youve found them helpful.... Please feel free to share it with your students. (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) Best wishes to you during these challenging times. VolkScience is offering Free Access to all resources to help minimise the impact on students and teachers (see previous post for details and links) * * * * Would you like some extra help with Organic Chemistry or any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #volkscience #remotelearning #dipole #organicchemistry #dispersionforces

04.01.2022 QotW Organic Reactions (Units 1-4) Only 44% of students got this multiple-choice question on Organic Reactions correct and I dont think its because its a difficult question. https://tinyurl.com/OrgReactionsMC-QotW Organic Reactions is a topic that really just needs to time spent memorising and the holidays are a fabulous time to do this. 5-10 mins each day and theyll be learnt in no time at all. Ive just updated the Organic Reactions Cheat Sheet so print this out an...d stick it up on your wall (subscribers only access). For worked solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/OrgReactionsMC-QotW (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) Organic Reactions will also be covered in the 3rd Webinar in the Term Two Revision Series this is free for everyone, so if you havent signed up yet, do it now. Year 12 Revision : https://volkscience.activehosted.com/f/5 Year 11: https://volkscience.activehosted.com/f/4 Would you like some extra help with Organic Chemistry or any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #remotelearning #volkscience #organic

03.01.2022 QotW - Calorimetry (Unit 4) Woot! Holidays are almost here and COVID numbers are dropping! Let's hope we can get out & enjoy lots of beautiful spring days - the blue sky makes me smile :-) Just a reminder of the link for VolkScience FREE VCE Revision Webinar September Holiday Series for Units 2 and 4 for both you and your students:... www.volkscience.mykajabi.com/vceregistration For the last topic of the year, Calorimetry, I've chosen this question, as it covers some important aspects of the topic. The average mark was for the whole question was only 53%, so a very good question to review. Click below question for worked solution or go to: www.tinyurl.com/CalorimetryQotW (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) For worked solution go to: https://tinyurl.com/QotW-Calorimetry (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) * * #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #volkscience #foodchemistry #calorimetry

01.01.2022 Properties of Covalent Molecules (Units 1-4) In preparation for Organic Chemistry in both Unit 1 and Unit 4, this short tutorial follows on from the series on inter-molecular bonding. By understanding the bonding between covalent molecules and how these affect their properties we can then apply this theory to predict the properties of more complex organic molecules. https://tinyurl.com/ShortTut-MoleculeProperties... Please feel free to share it with your students. (It's FREE but you'll need to log-in or sign-up if you haven't yet) Best wishes to you during these challenging times. VolkScience is offering Free Access to all resources to help minimise the impact on students and teachers (see previous post for details and links) * * * * Would you like some extra help with Organic Chemistry or any other aspects of VCE Chemistry? You can subscribe and get 24/7 access to all of VolkScience resources which covers the entire VCE Chemistry Units 1-4 for only $9.97/month or $97/year. Sign up at https://www.volkscience.com.au/bundles/vce-chemistry #students #chemistry #qotw #vce #teachertraining #teachers #chemistryteacher #educationandschools #education #flippedlearning #flippedclassroom #elearning #volkscience #remotelearning #dipole #organicchemistry #covalent #molecules