Introduction To Chemistry
What is
Chemistry ?
Why do
we study
Chemistry
?
How
can we
study
Chemistry
more
effectively
?
What is chemistry ?
Chemistry is the scientific
study of
 the nature of substances
 the structure of
substances
 the properties of
substances
 how substances react
with one another
 the uses of substances
WHY DO YOU Study CHEMISTRY ?
Chemistry
is
essential
in many
courses.
Chemistry
is
important
in many
careers.
PHARMACY
MEDICINE
AGRICULTURE
ENGINEERING
BIOTECHNOLOGY
ASTRONOMY
CHEMISTRY
GENETICS
DENTISTRY
COMPUTER SCIENCE
GEOLOGY
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
“ Chemistry is so important in our life.
I cannot imagine a world without Chemistry .”
Plastics
Fertilizers
Food Additives
Building Materials
Cosmetics
Computer Components
Food and Drinks
Household Products
Jewelry
Medicines & Drugs
METALS
PESTICIDES
Rubber Products
Telecommunications
Textile and Fabric
Learning Chemistry Effectively
READ and
UNDERSTAND
RELATE to our
everyday LIFE
Learning Chemistry Effectively
Solve
problems
Write
equations
Learning Chemistry Effectively
Use
Visualization
Use Color in
your Notes
Learning Chemistry Effectively
o Make effective notes,
summaries,
flowcharts,
etc.
diagrams
o Study, analyse and
practise on Past-Year
Questions .
o Study Model Answers
and Mark Schemes.
What is the
Format of the
SPM
Chemistry
Examination ?
SPM KIMIA
Paper 2 ( Subjective )
Paper 1
50 Objective Questions
Time : 1 hour 15 min.
All Compulsory
50 marks ( 25 % )
Section A : 6 structured questions
Answer All.
Paper 3
Written Practical
Questions
Section B & C : 4 Essay questions
Answer 1 from each Section.
2 – 3 Structured / Open
Response Questions
Time : 2 hours 30 min.
100 marks ( 50 % )
Time : 1 hour 30 min.
50 marks ( 50 % )
STPM Chemistry
Paper 1 ( Objective )
50 Questions. Answer All.
Time : 1 hour 45 min.
50 Marks
All parts of the Syllabus
Paper 2 (Structured and
Essay Questions )
Sect. A
4 – 5 Structured. Answer all
Sect. B
6 Essay Questions.
Answer 4
Time : 2 hours 30 min.
Sect. A : 40 mark Sect. B : 60 marks
Paper 3 OR Paper 4
Paper 3 : Course Work
Paper 4 : Written Practical
Test . 1 hour.
3 Questions
30 Marks
That’s it, Students !
May you learn to like
Chemistry
and may you excel in
the subject !