CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES
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Candidates
- did not understand the demands of the questions;
- exhibited poor communication skill;
- wrote trivial names instead of formulae;
- lacked adequate knowledge of chemical concepts;
- could not write simple half reaction equation;
- could not recognize redox reactions;
- could not draw correct and workable diagram for the preparation of chlorine gas in the laboratory;
- could not write the correct formula of a compound.
SUGGESTED REMEDIES
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Candidates should
- identify the basic requirements of each question before answering;
- learn to use the appropriate technical terms when required;
- improve on their communication skills;
- write correct and complete definitions when required;
- be familiar with the examination syllabus;
- learn how to write and balance chemical equations correctly;
- learn how to write IUPAC names of compounds correctly;
- learn how to explain concepts using the appropriate technical terms.