Have you wonder why many fails despite the input they might have made into the examination, the reasons are not far-fetched, they often overlook minute details that are matters. Without much ado, this article will address Reasons why Candidates fail WAEC Chemistry 2017 theory, they are:
Candidates weaknesses were noticed in the following areas:
- inability to correctly define concepts
- inability to correctly write IUPAC name of compounds
- inability to list two forces of attraction that exist between covalent molecules
- inability to write the electron configuration of 26Fe3+
- inability to describe the chemical tests for CO2, H2 and O2
- inability to state the composition of water gas
- inability to describe a simple experiment to determine the type of hardness in a sample of water
- poor communication skills
WAEC Recommendations for the Candidates
The following remedies were however suggested: candidates
- should prepare adequately for the examinations;
- should learn and use appropriate technical terms when necessary;
- should be familiar with the examination’s syllabus;
- should understand the requirements of questions before responding to them
- should be able to differentiate among phenomenon, process and agent in chemical reactions;
- should improve on their communication skills.
Candidate’s Strengths
Candidates’ strengths were noticed in the following areas:
- ability to name example of acid – base indicators;
- ability to identify NO2 as an oxidizing agent;
- ability to differentiate between a primary cell and a secondary cell;
- ability to give examples of primary and secondary cells;
- ability to list properties of an element which shows periodicity;
- knowledge of methods of collecting gases;
- simple calculations involving mass;
- industrial preparation of ammonia;
- uses of ammonia;
- applications of electrolysis.
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