by Vaish | Jan 4, 2017 | STEM
Due to my location, I tend to a large number of students from nearby schools, and I have noticed that most students that come to me either love or hate Chemistry. It seems to be a subject that inspires strong emotions, though I have never related with that,...
by Vaish | Nov 24, 2016 | Deep Dive
One of concepts I have seen my students most confused about is the difference between a system and its surroundings. I have this video for you today where I list three different scenarios commonly displayed in AP Chemistry thermodynamics problems. Click here to get a...
by Vaish | Oct 30, 2016 | Preparation for AP Chem
You are 2 months into your AP Chemistry schedule right now. If you are lucky and your course is progressing on schedule, you will be studying Gases right now. Things may seem just fine, if you still remember some STEM Chem, or things may be utterly chaotic. Remember...
by Vaish | Sep 12, 2016 | Preparation for AP Chem
So Are you a good AP Chemistry Student? Do you go with the flow, listen in class, take notes, finish your homework? First the bad news: It won’t cut it. The good news is that you are a great student, but to crack one of the hardest AP tests around, the most...
by Vaish | Aug 20, 2016 | Deep Dive, Periodic Trends, Preparation for AP Chem
Welcome to Deep Dive. Here we pick 1 question or concept (and it may be a small one like here), and without distraction go deep down into the heart of that concept. There will be no pictures for distraction and decoration. You will not learn everything about Periodic...
