Chemistry Olympiad support booklet

Questions from the Chemistry Olympiad may seem unfamiliar, daunting or even ‘impossible’ at first. Learn how to approach them, however, and they offer students a unique opportunity to test their knowledge, stretch their thinking and develop valuable problem-solving skills.

This booklet is designed with two purposes in mind: to help and encourage ambitious post-16 chemistry students to do well in future Olympiad competitions; and to serve as a teaching resource for schools to stretch and challenge gifted students.

Inside the booklet, you will find:

• Background information and guidance on the types of questions used in the Olympiad
• Example questions from the Round 1 paper, representing a variety of topics and styles
• Analysis and commentary describing the approach and steps required to answer each question