Radhika .
“Global Chemistry Teacher | Expert in IB, IGCSE, A-Level | Inspiring Curious Minds”
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Radhika .
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Radhika Your chemistry tutor
I am a passionate and dedicated Chemistry teacher with extensive experience teaching students from diverse cultural backgrounds and educational systems across the globe. Over the years, I have worked with learners from various international curricula, including IB, IGCSE, GCSE, A-Levels, AP, and other national boards, both in classroom settings and through online platforms. This exposure has strengthened my ability to adapt my teaching style to meet the unique academic needs and learning preferences of each student. My teaching philosophy centers on conceptual clarity, critical thinking, and real-world application of scientific principles. I believe that Chemistry becomes truly engaging when students can connect theoretical concepts to everyday life. Whether explaining atomic structure, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, or organic mechanisms, I focus on building strong foundational understanding while encouraging inquiry-based learning. I am skilled in implementing a variety of instructional strategies, including differentiated instruction, formative assessment techniques, interactive problem-solving sessions, and technology-integrated learning. My experience in both in-person and virtual environments has equipped me with the ability to create structured, engaging, and student-centered lessons that foster confidence and academic growth. Above all, I am committed to inspiring curiosity, nurturing analytical skills, and helping students achieve academic excellence while developing a genuine appreciation for Chemistry.
Radhika graduated from Guru Nanak Dev University
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Advanced Placement (AP) Program (USA)
GCSE (UK)
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
Australian Curriculum (AU)
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Chemistry lab skills
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Chemistry concepts taught by Radhika
The Student and Tutor reviewed foundational Chemistry concepts, including the historical development of the periodic table, atomic radius, ionization energy, and electron affinity. They discussed the definitions, factors affecting these properties, and their trends across periods and down groups, with the Student applying these concepts to comparative problems. The next session is planned to cover electronegativity and different types of electron configurations, including orbitals.
Atomic Radius & Periodic Trends
Mendeleev's Periodic Table & Its Limitations
Electron Affinity (EA) & Its Trends
Isoelectronic Species & Radius Comparison
Ionization Energy (IE) & Its Factors
The Tutor and Student discussed metallic bonding and the historical evolution of the periodic table, tracing contributions from Dobereiner, Newlands, and Mendeleev, highlighting their respective laws, features, and limitations. They then explored the modern periodic law by Moseley and the structure of the contemporary periodic table, concluding with an analysis of atomic and ionic radius trends. The Student was assigned to review the periodic table for the next session.
Metallic Bonding
Early Periodic Classifications: Dobereiner's Triads & Newlands' Octaves
Mendeleev's Periodic Law and Table
Modern Periodic Law and Table (Henry Moseley)
Atomic and Ionic Radii Trends
The Student and Tutor reviewed ionic and covalent bonding, including factors affecting their formation and different types of covalent bonds. They then delved into coordinate bonding with multiple examples and concluded by discussing hydrogen bonding and its implications for the density of ice. Metallic bonding and states of matter were mentioned as topics for the next session.
Covalent Bonding: Sharing Electrons for Stability
Polar and Non-polar Covalent Bonds
Coordinate Bond (Dative Bond)
Hydrogen Bonding
Water's Anomalous Properties: Ice Floats!
The tutor and student reviewed acid-base reactions with metals, metal carbonates, and bicarbonates, including the detection of hydrogen and carbon dioxide gases. They then discussed neutralization reactions and began exploring chemical bonding, focusing on Lewis structures, the octet rule and its limitations, and the fundamentals of ionic bonding.
Neutralization Reaction
Ionic Bonding
Lewis Structures and the Octet Rule
Reactions of Metal Carbonates and Bicarbonates with Acids
Reactions of Acids with Metals
The Student and Tutor extensively discussed acids, bases, and salts, covering their definitions, different types of indicators (natural, synthetic, and olfactory), and the comprehensive pH scale. They also explored the practical importance of pH in various biological and environmental contexts, as well as the requirement of water for acid dissociation. The next session is planned to cover the reactions of acids with metals and non-metals.
Acids and Bases: Fundamental Definitions
Chemical Indicators for Acid-Base Detection
The pH Scale: Quantifying Acid and Base Strength
Importance of pH in Daily Life
The student and tutor reviewed chemical equations, focusing on formula writing and balancing, and then transitioned to identifying oxidation, reduction, oxidizing agents, and reducing agents. They also practiced classifying reaction types such as combination and displacement reactions, with plans to cover acids, bases, and salts in the next session.
Chemical Equation Balancing
Oxidation and Reduction (Redox)
Types of Chemical Reactions
Electronegativity and Reactivity Trends
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