1
vote
1answer
54 views
The examinability of examples of reaction pathways and their chemical equations
May I ask whether VCE chemistry students spend time learning examples of Reaction Pathways? Examples such as "The synthesis of ethyl proponoate" along with the related structural c …
1
vote
1answer
19 views
What do we need to know in Electronics?
Specifically:
Do we need to know how to analyse circuits with AC power supplies and RMS?
Also do we need to know what unbiasing a photodiode does?
Are capacitor and transistors …
2
votes
1answer
23 views
The examinability of various instrumental chemistry techniques
Do we need to know flame colours that are caused from different metals from a flame test?
Is wavenumber different from frequency? From my physics studies, I had been led to believ …
1
vote
1answer
14 views
Examinability of case studies for DNA in biochemical processes
Should we have knowledge of the case studies of Sickle Cell Anaemia or Cystic Fibrosis for the topic of 'How does DNA control biochemical processes'?
2
votes
1answer
23 views
Examinability of chemical structures?
Should we be aware of the chemical structures of each of the nucleotide base molecules?
How about the presentation of the consensation reaction between nucleotides to form a sectio …
3
votes
2answers
39 views
Are units 1 and 2 examinable in units 3 and 4 coursework?
My year 12 methods book does not detail how to solve simultaneous equations using matrices whilst my year 11 methods book does.
I would like to know whether it will be examinable …
4
votes
1answer
63 views
Is non-uniform Circular Motion in the course?
Lets settle this once and for all:
Many respectable past VCE physics students have said non-circular motion is not on the course. However, my textbook has devoted a good amount of …
4
votes
1answer
32 views
Do I need to know how LEDs are constructed and their details?
In the context of VCE physics unit 3 electronics, do I need to know how LEDs are constructed and their details?
2
votes
1answer
58 views
Are questions like these relevant to the chemistry course?
Well I got a question asking why
Sodium hydroxide solution should not be left standing in a glass burette.
The answer was that
Concentrated solutions of sodium hydroxide react …
2
votes
1answer
26 views
Will bandwidth be examined?
If so, what's the difference between system bandwidth and normal bandwidth?
2
votes
1answer
22 views
Should I study information found in one book which is absent in another in Physics?
The following information was provided in a separate study guide I found for the VCE physics course. However, it was not in my main textbook (or I missed it).
Will this be content …
3
votes
1answer
16 views
The examinability of historical physics
Firstly, do we need to know about any aspects of history provided in my physics textbook?
For example: "Sir Isaac Newton's three laws of motion were first published in 1687"
Or o …
2
votes
1answer
13 views
Do we need to know discoveries of scientists?
This is something that I always ask myself each time I try reviewing my textbook.
I remember the names of prominent scientists really easily but I couldnt link them all to their d …
1
vote
1answer
6 views
Are organo-metallic compounds examinable?
I've used the Heinemann chemistry textbook all year round and just starting using another book to revise.
In this are some terms that were not mentioned in my primary textbook.
S …
2
votes
3answers
23 views
Questions that depend upon cultural understanding
We will never get a question like this in VCE physics exam right?
They can't expect us to know this sort of thing right?
Q) Identify the materials used in each
circumstance …
