Use tables and colors. Your brain is visual. Create a giant grid. Rows = Groups (e.g., Group 2). Columns = Property (Atomic radius, reactivity, solubility of hydroxides).
A Level Chemistry notes typically cover a range of topics, including: a level chemistry notes
The "Reaction Map." Do not write reactions in a list. Draw a giant mind map. Start with a central molecule (e.g., Ethene) and draw arrows to everything it turns into (Ethanol, Polyethene, Dibromoethane). For each arrow, write three things : Reagent, Condition, Product. Use tables and colors
Before we dive into the "how," we must address the "why." Most students collect notes like Pokémon cards. They download 200-page PDFs from the internet, highlight them in four colors, and feel productive. However, during the exam, their mind goes blank. Rows = Groups (e