What Additional Resources Can Help With the Physical Chemistry ACS Exam?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around seeking additional resources for studying for the Physical Chemistry ACS Exam, specifically focusing on quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, and statistical mechanics. Participants are looking for practice tests, lecture videos, and guidance on study materials beyond the ACS study guide and open courseware.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant is looking for resources such as practice tests and lecture videos to supplement their study for the ACS exam.
  • Another suggests that reviewing old GRE exams might be beneficial and emphasizes the importance of working through problems in a physical chemistry textbook.
  • A participant recommends consulting professors for study materials, noting that many professors provide ample resources for ACS exams.
  • One participant expresses frustration with their professor's lack of support, mentioning that the professor is minimally involved despite having contributed to the exam and study guide.
  • There is a question raised about whether equations for concepts like black body radiation and the photoelectric effect will be provided during the exam.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of seeking additional resources and consulting professors, but there is disagreement regarding the level of support provided by professors, with some expressing dissatisfaction.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific topics and equations that may or may not be provided during the exam, indicating uncertainty about the exam format and content.

Who May Find This Useful

Students preparing for the Physical Chemistry ACS Exam, particularly those seeking supplementary study resources and guidance on exam preparation strategies.

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I am taking the second semester of physical chemsitry (quantum, spectroscopy, and some stat mech). I was wondering if there are any resources outside of the ACS study guide and open course ware. I'd really like some practice tests if possible so I can see what I need to study.

Also, any lecture videos would be great too.
 
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Old GRE’s maybe? Honestly the best thing you can do is probably go through a Pchem book and make sure you can do the problems from the relevant sections you’re studying.
 
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I'd ask your prof. We mentor several students in ACS approved chemistry programs, and when there is an ACS exam involved, their profs usually provide ample study materials.
 
Dr. Courtney said:
I'd ask your prof. We mentor several students in ACS approved chemistry programs, and when there is an ACS exam involved, their profs usually provide ample study materials.
Not mine, he's a bare minimum, high steaks testing type of professor. He also helped write the test and the study guide for pchem but doesn't give us much to go on and I suspect that's an ethics decision.

Also, does anyone know if equations will be given to us for things like black body radiation, photoelectric effect, etc.?
 
rmiller70015 said:
Also, does anyone know if equations will be given to us for things like black body radiation, photoelectric effect, etc.?

What did you professor say when you asked him that?
 

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