Should I taking Chem 2 over the summer?

Summer is only a good time to take chemistry when you have already taken the course before and now are retaking it to get a better grade. It is a horrible time to take chemistry for the first time. And even if you do get a decent grade in your summer chemistry course, you’re unlikely to learn much.

Can I take Chem 1 and Chem 2 at the same time?

No. Don’t do both at the same time. Learn the G. Chem 1 WELL first, no matter how the topics build or not, and when finished, do G.

Is Gen Chem 1 hard?

Simply put, General Chemistry is hard compared to most other subjects. There are a few reasons for this. However, the most important thing is that General Chemistry is a “Progressive” subject. If you don’t understand the m at the beginning, you can’t understand the later Chemistry topics.

What do you learn in Chem 2?

In General Chem II you learn about rates laws, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. The first four topics are all interrelated so you are really learning about the details of rate laws and chemical equilibria and how to extract energy from chemical systems.

How hard is Gen Chem II?

Gen Chem 2 is hard as hell :sweat: I’m working more hours than ever before, taking 17 credits, and have long forgone weekend recreations in place for extra Chem studying. However, it still doesn’t seem to be enough. The math portion (calc) is, perhaps, just beyond my scope of applicable skills.

What is covered in Gen Chem 2?

Topics covered in General Chemistry II include acids and bases, kinetics and equilibria of chemical reactions, properties of gases and solutions, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. chemical reactions occurring in solution.

Do you need Chem 2 for Organic Chem?

Gen Chem 2 is a recommended pre-req for Organic, but it is not required.

Is General chemistry 2 hard?

Should I take Orgo in the summer?

Since many neuro students are also premed, this works out well because most medical schools also expect applicants to take this course. Overall, I would recommend taking this over the summer for those who are able to. The program I chose ran for about nine weeks and included Orgo I and II with their respective labs.