by Vaish | Feb 12, 2018 | Deep Dive, Preparation for AP Chem, STEM
1. The importance of pH and the many ways to find it. 2. There are weak acids and strong acids. Strong acids dissociate completely. What’s that? This process is known as acid dissociation: This is what makes an acid acidic, i.e., release of an H+ Again, this means...
by Vaish | Sep 26, 2017 | Periodic Trends, Preparation for AP Chem, STEM
You probably know that AP Chemistry is broken into Big Ideas: specifically six of them. My experience has been that in order to sustain your pace in AP Chem, it is really important to complete Big Idea 1 by October. Yes, I said October. But the good news is that Big...
by Vaish | Jun 10, 2017 | Deep Dive, Periodic Trends, Preparation for AP Chem, STEM
Summer is the perfect time to develop a love for Chemistry. Far away from deadlines and exams, this is when you can sit and savor some of the more beautiful ideas, concepts and visuals. Let’s start with the periodic table. I have previously referred students to...
by Vaish | Jan 17, 2017 | Preparation for AP Chem, STEM
Honestly, “2 steps before Advanced Science” is a title to hook you… if you are the AP (Advanced Placement for the non-US folks) junkie. What I really want to say is: When and how will your kid start to LOVE Science? But you came in to read 2 steps...
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,...
