Chemistry Olympiad

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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Hello, I am currently a freshmen and i’m very interested in possibly studying for the Chemistry olymipad, hopefully venturing to the internationational olympiad. Sadly, I dont have any knowledge in chemistry and haven’t even taken a course yet as chemistry classes are only offered junior year - so im planning to self-study the whole curriculum. Im hoping you can answer the questions below

  1. Which books should i use to study - (Include all books to cover the whole curriculum, all the way to ICHO)
  2. Do you think its possible to study in a year
  3. Could you provide a pathway. Like learn this, then afterwards you should learn this etc

Thanks for all posts

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Honestly I would recommend getting class experience before aiming for the chem Olympiad but if you want to start preparing yourself on basics I would recommend the zumhdahl ap chem textbook