S$157/S$257

S3 Content Mastery Course

Become Great At Tackling Questions on
“Chemical Bonding”!

What Your Child Will Be Learning

During this content-packed masterclass, we’ll work closely with your child to improve his/her answering techniques to tackle questions on the topic of Chemical Bonding.

🧱 Understand Key Science Concepts, Master Various Question Trends & Question Types

We’ll help to break down complex Chemical Bonding concepts using coloured illustrations, comparison charts and worked examples. Next, we’ll help your child relate these concepts to different scenarios so that he/she is better able to understand how these concepts work.

Our S3 Chemical Bonding Masterclass is all about understanding various examination question trends and question types & how to apply our tested and proven answering techniques to tackle these questions.

Knowing how questions may possibly be tested during examinations will help your child understand what to study and how to study. This also means that your child will be better equipped to tackle similar questions during his/her examinations and hence will be able to process these questions a lot faster than his/her peers.

If your child diligently reviews and applies what we’ve taught, he/she will definitely make progress in their abilities to tackle Chemical Bonding questions.

🚀 Valuable Examination-centric Resources To Accelerate Understanding

Your child will NOT leave this workshop empty-handed.

Not only will our Chemistry Specialists take your child through the step-by-step process of tackling Chemical Bonding questions, we’ll also provide your child with beautifully-illustrated notes, worksheets and worked examples that are designed to help students learn this topic easier, better and faster.

These valuable resources will help to shorten the learning curve tremendously. You and your child can expect to save lots of valuable time and frustration trying to figure out what examination setters are looking out for.

Here’s a sample of what your child will receive…

💣 Avoid ‘Concept Traps’ That Cause Most Students To Lose Marks Unnecessarily

It is important to have an understanding of the common conceptual pitfalls so that your child can learn to avoid them. We also included little ‘warning notes’ to remind students of potential misconceptions in their syllabus.

Do not underestimate these tips as they will help your child improve the odds of scoring an A1 for his/her Science examination!

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S3 Chemical Bonding Masterclass

Level Eligibility: Secondary 3
1. O-Level (Express) (Session 1 ONLY)
2. IP/ IB/ IGCSE (Sessions 1 & 2)
Session(s): 2
Total Duration & Tuition Fee:
1. O-Level (Express): $157 for 3 hours (1 x 3 hrs)
2. IP/ IB/ IGCSE: $257 for 6 hours (2 x 3 hrs)
Learning Arrangement:
- Digital Classes
- Onsite Classes* (subjected to changes to National Safe Management Measures)

About Your Child’s Instructors

Your child will be taught by one of these instructors from our Secondary Science Specialist team.

Ms. June Hong
Chemistry Specialist

Ms. June is a Ministry of Education (MOE) trained teacher with a Bachelor's and Master’s Degree in Chemistry from the National University of Singapore (NUS). With over 16 years of teaching experience in a wide variety of academic environments, she has developed keen insights on making abstract Chemistry concepts easy to understand for her students.

She is well-liked among parents and students for her affable personality and strong dedication to helping them succeed in Chemistry. Although Chemistry is often dismissed as a boring subject, she has a strong gift of engaging her students through interactive discussions and story-telling to better relate to what they are learning.

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Here’s What Your Child Will Receive

When your child enrolls today, he/she can look forward to gaining access to:

6 Hours of Lesson Time on Chemical Bonding
Beautifully Illustrated Science Notes
Question Booklet Containing Questions & Adapted From Past Year Examination Papers For Application
Additional Practice Questions For Extra Hardworking Students!

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Course Details

Session 1

IP/ IB/ IGCSE Track

O Level (Express) Track

Classification of Elements

Classify position of elements in the periodic table as metal or non-metal.
Understand and apply the concept of “stable electronic configuration” with reference to noble gas electronic configuration.

Ionic Bonding

Define an ionic bond.
Learn to describe formations of ionic compounds.
Master drawing dot and cross diagrams for ionic compounds.
State the charges of common cations and anions (including polyatomic ions).
Understand nomenclature of ionic compounds.
Master formulation of chemical formulas using the cross-multiplication method.
Learn to analyse lattice diagrams to derive chemical formula of ionic compounds.
State and explain relationship of ionic bonding to its physical properties:
1. High melting and boiling points
2. Solubility
3. Electrical conductivity

Covalent Bonding I

Define a covalent bond.
Describe formation of ionic bonds between binary compounds.
Master drawing dot and cross diagrams for covalent compounds.
1. Counting of bonding and non-bonding electrons
State and explain the physical properties of simple covalent compounds:
1. Melting and boiling point
2. Solubility
3. Electrical conductivity
State the structure of diamond and graphite.
Understand and explain how the structure differences affect the physical properties of diamond and graphite:
1. Melting and boiling points
2. Electrical conductivity
3. Hardness

Metallic Bonding

Define and describe metallic bonding.
State and explain the physical properties of metals:
1. Melting and boiling point
2. Electrical conductivity
3. Malleability and ductility (including diagrams for illustration)

Session 2

IP/ IB/ IGCSE Track

Covalent Bonding II

Learn about orbital overlap for sharing of electrons in covalent bonds:
1. Sigma bonds
2. Pi bonds
Learn and apply the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory (VSEPR) to determine the base geometry of different number electron domains:
1. Linear
2. Trigonal planar
3. Tetrahedral
Master the concept of electron domain repulsion on bond angle of molecules:
- Differences in lone pair repulsion and bond pair repulsion
Define electronegativity.
State and explain periodic and group trends in electronegativity.
Discuss the factors that affect electronegativity:
1. Energy levels of electron shells
2. Nuclear charge of each element
Learn to apply the difference in electronegativity to predict type of bonds.
Strength of intermolecular forces of attraction through bond polarity.
1. Non-polar covalent bonds
2. Polar covalent bonds
Learn bond polarity and apply it to identify the different bonds formed.
1. Non-polar covalent
2. Polar covalent
3. Ionic
Apply the concept of symmetric and asymmetric molecules to predict overall dipole of the molecule.
Learn about intermolecular forces of attraction (IMF).
State and explain the physical properties of simple covalent compounds using IMF.
1. Instantaneous dipole-induced dipole interactions (id-id)
  - Factors that affect strength of id-id interactions
2. Permanent dipole – permanent dipole interactions (pd-pd)
  - Factors that affect strength of pd-pd interactions
3. Hydrogen bonds
  - Conditions for hydrogen bonds formation on two different sets of atoms
  - Effects of hydrogen bonding on ice and DNA coiling
Understand how ion-dipole formation affects dissolution of ionic compounds.

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Here's How Keep Your Child Safe With Enhanced Measures

From the beginning, your child's safety and well-being have always been important to us. We will be adopting a series of government-mandated measures to make our onsite experience as safe as possible for our learners.

SafeEntry Registration & Temperature Screening

Every student authorised to attend onsite lessons will need to report to the Temperature Screening Station before attending the class:

(i) Undergo health screening (temperature taking & health declaration)
(ii) Check in via TraceTogether-Only SafeEntry if the following conditions are met:

You/your child have not had close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case in the past 14 days
You/your child are not currently under a Quarantine Order or Stay-Home Notice
You/your child do not have a fever or flu-like symptoms
You/your child agree to the terms and consent to the collection and use of your information for the purpose of COVID-19 contact tracing

✳️ Please ensure that your child brings along his/her TraceTogether token or mobile phone with the TraceTogether App to facilitate the SafeEntry processing.

⚠️NOTE:

(1) The TraceTogether Token or App is mandatory from 1 June 2021 onwards. Students without the token or the app will not be allowed to enter the premises.

(2) SafeEntry Check-in via SingPass or Mobile QR code will no longer be accepted from 17 May 2021 onwards. Scanning of barcodes on personal identification cards to check in to venues will still be allowed until 31 May 2021.

(3) If your child is living in the same household as a family member who is unwell, he/she should not be attending his/her onsite lesson for that particular week.

(4) Students and staff who are unwell (i.e. fever or respiratory symptoms) will not be allowed to enter our premises.

(5) Students and staff who are on Health Risk Warning (HRW) are encouraged to minimise unnecessary social interactions and may only be allowed to enter the centre if they produce photoevidence of a negative Antigen Rapid test (ART) taken on that day.

Disinfection Between Classes & Regular, Extensive Sanitisation Efforts

Classrooms will also be thoroughly sanitised before and after classes.

We have also stepped up our sanitisation efforts in classrooms and common areas with the use of NEA-approved professional cleaners.

Deep cleaning by fogging non-toxic, skin-friendly chemicals have also been scheduled on a weekly basis.

Revised In-Class Seating Arrangement

Students attending onsite lessons will be split into groups of 5 with at least 1-metre distancing between groups.

As much as possible, we will attempt to assign onsite classes across all of our classrooms in the other units on the same level to avoid intermingling between students.

Entry/exit timings of all students will also be staggered.

Use of Masks

All students will be required to wear a mask at the Centre. Students can choose to wear a face shield on top of a mask for additional protection if desired.

Easy Access to Sanitisers

Automated hand sanitiser dispenser machines have also been installed along all common areas for students to use when necessary.

Safe Distancing Control In Common Areas

Aside from the installation of safe distancing markers on the ground, safe distancing ambassadors will also be deployed to remind students to keep a safe distance from each other.

As much as possible, parents who are picking up their children should make pick-up arrangements at Level 1 to avoid crowding the waiting areas.

Changes to Reception Operations

Our Reception will also remain CLOSED for enquiries and payment.

If you would like to learn more about our programmes or products, please contact us via WhatsApp, Email or Live Chat.

S3 Chemical Bonding Masterclass Details

Two Tracks For Students In O-Level (Express) AND IP*/ IB*/ IGCSE* Track (*See FAQ)

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O Level (Express) Track

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There are NO available S3 Chemical Bonding Masterclass (O-Level Express) at this point in time.

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IP/ IB/ IGCSE Track

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There are NO available S3 Chemical Bonding Masterclass (IP/IB/IGCSE) at this point in time.

If you’d like to be given the heads up when our enrollments open, please fill in the Interest Check form below.

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I understand that the Chemical Bonding Masterclass may be conducted digitally only in the event that the pandemic worsens in Singapore and social distancing measures are tightened.

I understand that recording of any lesson at The Pique Lab is prohibited in any form, including but not limited to audio, video and screenshots/photos, unless express permission is given. Any parent or student found recording any part of the lessons will be terminated immediately and no fee refund will be arranged.

I have read and agreed to the full Terms & Conditions of the Chemical Bonding Masterclass.

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