Is chemistry actually hard?

Chemistry is considered very hard. In fact, Chemistry is considered one of the most difficult subjects in College. Some of the more advanced chemistry courses (like Physical Chemistry) have been determined to be the hardest classes in College.

Why is chemistry considered difficult?

Chemistry had been regarded as a difficult subject for students by many researchers, teachers and science educators [7-8] because of the abstract nature of many chemical concepts, teaching styles applied in class, lack of teaching aids and the difficulty of the language of chemistry.

Do surgeons need chemistry?

As a potential surgeon, you will need to know your anatomy, physiology, histology and cytology cold. Chemistry will guide you in to a Goodman and Gilman’s Pharmaceutical Basis of Therapeutics text with its insight into pharmacology. A romp through Medicinal Chemistry is also helpful.

How do I stop being bad at chemistry?

Steps to Take

1. Talk to Your Instructor. This should be the very first thing you do because nearly all of the options for minimizing the damage involve your teacher.
2. Keep Doing Your Homework.
3. Keep Attending Lectures and Labs.
4. Take Notes.
5. Get Someone Else’s Notes.
6. Try a Different Text.
7. Work Problems.

Why do I dislike chemistry so much?

I think the immediate reason for your intense dislike for chemistry is your inability to score very high marks in the exams or you are finding it quite hard to follow. I may be wrong. One important factor that affects a student’s attitude towards a particular subject at the initial level is the quality of the teacher from whom one is to learn it.

Why is chemistry so hard?

Chemical reactions are taught without explaining the underlying principles and patterns involved in them. This abrupt approach is taking its toll as many students find the subject too hot to handle. As my first chemistry teacher used to say, chemistry is easier than physics and math.

Is chemistry easier than physics and math?

As my first chemistry teacher used to say, chemistry is easier than physics and math. But you need to have a clear understanding of its basic principles and concepts. Chemistry demands careful, single-minded attention while dealing with its concepts and reactions at the initial level.

How do I approach chemistry as a science?

One also needs to approach the subject with tremendous patience while dealing with issues like exceptions in behaviour among apparently similar elements or compounds. Chemistry as a science is full of logic and reason, as are math and physics. But chemistry’s logic is somewhat latent, unlike that of its sister sciences.