Chemistry Paper 2 WASSCE (SCHOOL CANDIDATES), 2019

CANDIDATES’ WEAKNESSES


    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


    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.