<p>hey guys i really need ur help im studying from the barrons book and it has a whole section on Atomic spectra( *$%#) i never heard of it and i have no clue on how to even study,so can anyone explain what it is ? is it necessary ?
what is this formula---> E= h(planck's constant)c(velocity of light)/wavelength ??? </p>
<p>Atomicbomb22--> what barrons book do u have? do the editions make a difference?</p>
<p>i cant say that typa stuff will be tested on the SAT2.</p>
<p>it is on the AP tho...</p>
<p>like it's been stated before, be careful about tearing out that periodic table. it can cause grounds for dismissal from the testing room. i'd just ask the proctor first (hopefully you have a stupid one who doesn't know anything about it :D)</p>
<p>@Strawberryice- Atomic spectra is in the exam but I don't remember using that formula at all. I suggest trying to understand the mechanics of the formula rather than memorizing it. You probably won't see it though.</p>
<p>I don't remember which edition I used, sorry. I borrowed mine from the library. It looked almost exactly like the Math IIc one, but I think they all look the same. I don't think it really matters what edition you use; the only CB official practice exams I used were from a book from 1991 that had just 1 single exam for each subject and it was VERY good. So edition won't matter really.</p>
<p>My supervisor said that I couldn't tear out the table AND I distinctly remember it saying somewhere that you couldn't remove anything from the (massive) test booklet. So sad... Otherwise, good advice.</p>
<p>do you NEED ap chem for this course atomicbomb? or will honors chem suffice?</p>
<p>Atomicbomb, where were you when I was taking the SAT II in chem!?!</p>
<p>Well, I got an 800 as well and didnt follow any of the tips:D
I used Barrons. I thought the book covered the required material very well. I dont think the editions matter much.</p>
<p>Do you have an opinion on PR? Has anyone gotten an 800 with it?</p>
<p>should I take SATII chem after Chem hnrs or after AP Chem (may or june?)</p>
<p>depends on how "good" your honors chem. class is. i think most people take it after ap chem; i am.</p>
<p>I don't know if anyone said this but this is a definite tip:</p>
<p>Go from section 1 to 3 to 2.
The T/F take SUCH a long time.</p>
<p>I did nothing u said but also score 800 at first try...
just read the free sparknote book at internet...
and I did IB chem SL...
althrough what u said seems pretty useful</p>
<p>gotjjs, are you allowed to skip sections like that?</p>
<p>thankssss so much!</p>
<p>I have a quick question. I have exactly 3 weeks to prepare for this test. What do you recommend going over as a last minute cram? Like what should i definetly know to get 700+?</p>
<p>what is IB Chem SL? I’m trying to study using the Barrons for my first time. But the material is really thick to get through. Can anyone please tell me how they studied for this test? </p>
<p>@LynnBloom IB subjects are divided between SL and HL, which stand for Standard Level and Higher Level. HL is basically the harder version of SL for any subject. If you’re not in the IB program, I would not worry. </p>
<p>And if you’re using the Barron’s book then you will be fine for the test. I find that the Barron’s book does go through everything that could possibly show up on the test and while it is a slog to get through (because it is essentially over-preparation), it does prepare you super well for the test. However, some of the diagrams, especially in the organic chem and the molecular bonding chapters, are kind of confusing, so I would definitely ask your chem teacher to go over those with you. </p>
<p>When I did my Chemistry SAT, I first took the regular senior chemistry course at my school. (No honours or AP or anything because my school did not offer it) Then, I bought the Barron’s book about 2-3 months in advance and went through a little bit of it every single day. Just make sure that you really understand the content and memorise all of the rules and equations and etc. because you will not have those on the test. And then do the Barron’s practise tests but do not be discouraged if you score low on those tests because they are harder than the actual test, so scoring in the low-mid 700 points on a Barron’s test will translate to close to 800, if not 800. Also, if you can, I recommend buying the SAT Subject Test blue book and doing a real test from there and also there are past tests online as well that you can do. Those are a little bit outdated, but still good practise. </p>
<p>To get a high score, you really should focus on two simple things. First, understand the test through lots of practise. The Chem test is a little different from all other subject tests, especially with its T,T,CE questions and you need to do a lot of practise to really get a feel for the questions. Second, be very careful while writing the tests. This nearly cost me my 800 on my test because I got all of the difficult questions, but I wasn’t particularly careful so I messed up 3 really simple questions. The curve is so unforgiving on the Chemistry SAT that getting as little as 2 questions wrong will drop you to a 790; it isn’t like World History or Physics where you can afford to leave questions blank or guess. </p>
<p>If you have any questions or etc. feel free to PM me. (Oh and also, in the future, you might not want to bump such an old thread.) </p>
@Duper its 0 C, -273 K
No, it is 0 K, -273 C. Duper is right.