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.