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Welcome to Queen Elizabeth Academy of Canada. We offer IB Chemistry tutoring services in Hong Kong, in private 1-on-1 sessions. We have tutored IB students for over 8 years, during which our students have successfully achieved scores of 6 and 7, gaining admission to top universities in the US, UK, and Canada such as Yale, Cornell, UC Berkeley, the University of Toronto, and top UK medical schools.

How can our IB Chemistry tutor in HK help you?

IB Chemistry is a challenging subject. Many students resort to memorizing everything: concepts, formulas, steps, and hope to do well on tests - only to end up performing poorly. IB Chemistry tests and exams comprise application problems that are scenario-based and change each time. Some of them are lab-based, requiring an understanding of how to read and use lab data.

The second challenge most students underestimate is that the equations and concepts they learn are based on ideal cases. IB questions involve experimental data based on real cases. Oftentimes, an ideal equation will break down in a real scenario. The student must know how to change the rules and modify the assumptions in a real case. In our tutoring lessons, we delve into these details so our students will have an in-depth understanding to modify the rules under real application situations, enabling them to solve IB problems effectively.

All QEA chemistry tutoring is one on one private. We teach the full lesson and review what you learned during the week. In this way, you won’t miss anything.
Meet our IB Chemistry Tutors Team in HK
Meet our IB Chemistry Tutors Team in HK
Angela K.

Medicine MD candidate

Graduated with Master Degree major in Science, University of Toronto

4+ years of teaching experience including IB students and university students at the University of Toronto

Zach W.

Graduate with Master Degree major in Chemistry, McMaster University Canada

4+ years of teaching experience at university level chemistry as a TA including experience in teaching QE students on IB HL and SL.

Zach W.

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How to apply the concepts

What to expect from our high quality, private 1 on 1 lessons:

  • Taught by MA/PhD candidates specialized in chemistry with university teaching experience in chemistry.

  • Review major concepts on each topic with you so that you can understand them, rather than simply memorize.

  • Teach you how to tackle tough IB chemistry application problems.

  • Target your weaknesses or any gaps in understanding.

  • Explain the rationale behind each step of the solution so that you can understand how to apply your knowledge.

  • Teach you strategies to tackle IB long-answer problems.

  • Provide you with comprehensive notes at the end of each class for further study.

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Success

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Success of QE alumni

Orly O.
Yale University
Justin C.
UC Berkeley
Caroline C.
Cornell University
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Investment banking analyst
Conaccord Genuity
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QEA student alumni
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Family Physician
Graduate of Western University
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Microsoft Manager
Graduate of Queen’s Commerce
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Corporate Lawyer
Graduate Queen's Law School
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Business Dev. associate
Fidelity Investments
Graduate of Western University
QEA student alumni
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Justin C.
Master degree candidate
UC Berkeley
Data analyst, Citigroup
Graduate of Boston University
QEA student alumni
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Sam A.
MD Candidate
University of Queensland
Graduate of Queen’s University
QEA student alumni

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How We Teach IB
Sample IB Chemistry Lesson 1 on 1
Live Lesson
Tackling IB Multiple Choice Problems
- Using process of elimination techniques
Live Lesson
Tackling IB tough Long Answer Problems
- How to apply concepts to solve IB tough IB problems
Live Lesson
Tackling IB tough Long Answer Problems
- How to deal with calculation problems

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Meet our IB Chemistry tutors HK

QEA's approach of tutoring IB Chemistry in HK

How to tackle lab based IB chemistry problems?
Angela K.
Medicine MD candidate.

Graduated with Master Degree major in Science, University of Toronto

4+ years of teaching experience including IB students and university students at the University of Toronto
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Dr. Shayan A.
PhD graduate
McMaster University, Canada

Major in chemistry

6 years of teaching experience including university level and IB

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Ali A.
PhD candidate McMaster University, Canada

Major in chemistry

4 years of teaching experience including university level and IB

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Jose G.
PhD candidate

Queen's University, Canada

Major in chemistry

4 years of teaching experience including university level and IB

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Phung N.
MA graduate

Queen's University, Canada

Major in chemistry

3+ years of teaching experience including university level and high school level chemistry

And 35+ tutoring team specialized in different subject areas including university level and IB
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Ben T.
English Teacher
Teaches:  English grade 5 to 12

PhD Candidate, English literature

Writing Course Director, Guelph-Humber University 

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Laura C.
MD Candidate

Harvard University

Queen Elizabeth Advisor

Designed Learning Strategies for our courses. 

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John C.
Math Tutor and Science Tutor
Teaches:  Calculus, Advanced Functions, Physics

PhD Candidate, University of Toronto

Taught university math tutoring classes for 2+ years

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Renuka R.
Math Tutor
Teaches:  Advanced Functions

1200+ hours of tutoring experience.  Specialized in making complex concepts easy to understand

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Candy C.
Math Teacher
Teaches:  Calculus, Grade 9-12 Math

Certified Teacher, Mathematics.

6 years of university teaching experience as a TA

Phung N.
Phung N.
MA graduate

Queen's University, Canada

Major in chemistry

3+ years of teaching experience including university level and high school level chemistry

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How to score high in IB Chemistry

Welcome to Queen Elizabeth Academy, where we provide high quality Chemistry tutoring Mississauga for students who are attending high school. If you are seeking a Chemistry tutor in Mississauga, you have come to the right place!

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IB Chemistry is separated into Standard Level (SL) and High Level (HL). Standard level is slightly more difficult than high school chemistry 11 and 12. However, High level approach the difficult of first year university. To perform in IB chemistry courses, the student needs to understand and apply the concept in a variety of difficult, situation based problems.

IB Chemistry is a challenging subject. Many students resort to memorizing formulas and hoping to plug in a number to receive the answer - and do well on tests and exams. Oftentimes the teacher will change the question - especially on application problems, where the student will get student, result in poor grades.

Memorizing steps and equations doesn't work in IB chemistry. You need to start with the foundation (such as stoichiometry, or calculating equilibrium). The. next step is to understand the concept and know how to apply to specific problems on IB chemistry. Then the next step is to go through a variety of application problems, which is especially difficult in IB chemistry. Then learn important problem solving skills tailored to IB chemistry. These are all situation based questions that you will encounter on your IB chemistry tests and exams

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Tips to score high in IB chemistry

Tip #1: Understanding the concept in depth with good explanations

To score high in IB chemistry, students needs to understand the concept in depth, and the why behind it

Understand the reasoning is important, in order to apply the logic to changing circumstances. Memorizing rules and formulas will not works

Tip #2: Understand how each sub-concept relates to each other

A lot of concepts in chemistry are inter-related. Students need to understand how each sub-concept related to one another. It is often useful to draw a "big picture" flowchart.

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for example, here is a multiple choice question on a previous IB exam papers about the spectral diagram of cyclohexaine

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To answer this question, a student needs to understand how H is organized in a cyclohexane structure, and how the structure will impact the spectral diagram.

In QE lessons, we teach how part and show you how each one relates to other pieces, so you can build a good understanding and score higher.

Tip #3: Understand the chemical formulas, especially the assumptions and conditions behind them, and understand how they will change when the underlying conditions change

One of the biggest challenges for students on IB problems, is to know the difference between ideal vs. real situation for chemical equations.

Chemical equations are based on ideal case. However, on IB problems, they will present real situation (especially those data / lab based problems), where the chemical equation will break down / no longer work

Take a calorimetry problem. Most students knows how to calculate heat

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say heat transfer in a coffee inside a cup. However, when it comes to an IB problem, this equation will breakdown, so simply plugging in numbers will get the wrong answer.

Why? Because this equation is based on the assumption that all variable remain constant. In a real situation / IB calculation, m (mass) is not constant, as the coffee will slowly evaporates

Therefore, students need to understand the underlying assumption behind each equation, and know how to modify the equations based on the changing circumstances

This is what we teach at QE lessons.

Tip #4: Learn problem solving techniques to tackle multiple choice and long answer IB questions

To score well on IB, it's critcal to learn problem solving techniques.

When it comes to multiple choice, there are process of elimination technique specially used for IB. This will help students to speed up and gain time solving multiple choice problems.

For long answer IB problems, because oftentimes they combine multiple concepts into one question, it is important to learn problem solving techniques, so you will know how to apply / combine / modify questions based on changing circumstances.

We teach these techniques in our IB lessons.

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IB SL / HL Chemistry Topics and Syllabus

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IB Chemistry Tutor HK - Core topics - 95 hours - for both SL and HL

Topic 1: Stoichiometric Relationships - 13 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

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  1. Introduction to the particulate nature of matter and chemical change
  2. Mole concept
  3. Reacting masses and volumes

Topic 2: Atomic Structure - 6 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Nuclear atom
  2. Electron configuration

Topic 3: Periodicity — 6 hours for SL and HL - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Periodic table
  2. Periodic trends

Topic 4: Chemical bonding and structure — 13.5 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Ionic bonding and structure
  2. Covalent bonding
  3. Covalent structures
  4. Intermolecular forces
  5. Metallic bonding

Topic 5: Energetics/Thermochemistry — 9 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Measuring energy changes
  2. Hess's Law
  3. Bond enthalpies

Topic 6: Chemical Kinetics — 7 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Collision theory and rates of reaction

Topic 7: Equilibrium — 4.5 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Equilibrium

Topic 8: Acids and Bases — 6.5 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Theory of acids and bases
  2. Properties of acids and bases
  3. The pH scale
  4. Strong and weak acids and bases
  5. Acid deposition

Topic 9: Redox Processes — 8 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Oxidation and reduction
  2. Electrochemical cells

Topic 10: Organic Chemistry — 11 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Fundamentals of organic chemistry
  2. Functional group chemistry

Topic 11: Measurement and Data Processing — 10 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Uncertainties and errors in measurements and results
  2. Graphical techniques
  3. Spectroscopic identification of organic compounds

Higher Level Topics ONLY

These topics are only applicable to higher level chemistry HL

Topic 12: Atomic Structure — 2 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Electrons in atoms

Topic 13: The Periodic Table: Transition Metals — 4 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. First row d-block elements
  2. Coloured complexes

Topic 14: Chemical Bonding and Structure — 7 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Covalent bonding and electron domain and molecular geometrics
  2. Hybridization

Topic 15: Energetics/Thermochemistry — 7 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Energy cycles
  2. Entropy and spontaneity

Topic 16: Chemical Kinetics — 6 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Rate expression and reaction mechanism
  2. Activation energy

Topic 17: Equilibrium — 4 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Equilibrium law

Topic 18: Acids and Bases — 10 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Lewis acids and bases
  2. Calculations involving acids and bases
  3. pH curves

Topic 19: Redox Processes — 6 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Electrochemical cells

Topic 20: Organic Chemistry — 12 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Types of organic reactions
  2. Synthetic routes
  3. Stereoisomerism

Topic 21: Measurement and Analysis — 2 hours - IB Chemistry Tutor HK

  1. Spectroscopic identification of organic compounds

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FAQ for IB Chemistry Tutor HK

What is IB Chemistry?

IB Chemistry is a subject offered within the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, focusing on the study of chemical elements, compounds, reactions, and principles.

Why is IB Chemistry tutoring important?

IB Chemistry tutoring helps students understand complex concepts, improve problem-solving skills, and prepare effectively for exams, ensuring success in the IB Diploma Programme.

What qualifications should I look for in an IB Chemistry tutor in Hong Kong?

Look for IB Chemistry tutors who have a strong background in chemistry, experience teaching IB curriculum, familiarity with the IB assessment criteria, and preferably, relevant qualifications or certifications.

How can IB Chemistry tutoring in Hong Kong benefit students?

IB Chemistry tutoring in Hong Kong provides personalized guidance, clarifies doubts, reinforces understanding of key concepts, and boosts confidence, leading to improved academic performance.

What teaching methods do IB Chemistry tutors in Hong Kong use?

Experienced IB Chemistry tutors in Hong Kong employ various teaching methods, including interactive lessons, problem-solving exercises, visual aids, and practical experiments to engage students and enhance learning.

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