Chemical Formula Writing & Chemical Equations (Perfect for Exams)
Learn to write chemical formulas and balance chemical equations with confidence. This course is designed for exam success, offering practical tips and proven strategies for chemistry students.
Overview
Course Overview
The Chemical Formula Writing & Chemical Equations (Perfect for Exams) course gives learners a clear, step-by-step, exam-focused mastery of how to write accurate chemical formulae (including radicals / polyatomic ions) and how to write and balance chemical equations using mark-scheme-ready rules.
It is designed for IGCSE and O Level Chemistry learners who want speed, accuracy, and confidence in high-frequency exam skills. Using structured explanations, worked examples, exam techniques, interactive quizzes, and high-quality LearnStalk explainer videos, learners will develop fast recall, correct application, and consistent accuracy—so they can solve questions under exam pressure without guesswork.
What You Will Learn
- Write correct chemical formulae using valency and charge balance, including compounds with radicals.
- Apply criss-cross / charge balancing methods accurately for ionic compounds.
- Write clear word and symbol equations with correct structure and naming.
- Balance equations using reliable atom-count methods (no guesswork).
- Differentiate empirical vs molecular formula in exam questions.
- Master common exam-tested ions and compounds with correct bracket usage.
- Use naming patterns and valencies to predict formulae quickly.
Why This Course Matters
Many learners lose marks not because they don’t understand Chemistry—but because they make mistakes in formula writing and equation balancing.
These are high-frequency exam skills tested across multiple topics.
This course gives you a repeatable rule system:
• Charges must balance
• Subscripts must simplify
• Equations must conserve atoms
Once you master this system, your answers become fast, accurate, and consistent.
What You Get
- Full course access with structured lessons and guided progression
- High-quality explainer videos (clear, exam-focused teaching)
- Interactive quizzes & exam-style questions
- Formula drills and equation practice systems
- Audio recaps for revision
- Flashcards for rapid recall
- Exam tips & common mistakes breakdown
- Discussion access for learning support
Course Features
- Step-by-step structured learning system
- Exam-focused teaching and mark-scheme alignment
- Practice-driven approach for skill mastery
- Earn points and achievement badges as you progress
Certificate
Receive a LearnStalk Certificate of Completion after finishing the course—demonstrating your mastery of chemical formula writing and equation balancing.
Who This Course Is For
- IGCSE and O Level students aiming to improve exam performance
- Learners struggling with valency, radicals, and brackets
- Students who want faster and more accurate equation balancing
- Anyone preparing for mocks or final exams
Format & Access
Lifetime access to the course after purchase. Learn at your own pace across all devices.
Customer Guarantee
FAQs
- How do I access the course? You get instant access after purchase through your LearnStalk account.
- How long do I have access? Lifetime access—learn anytime at your own pace.
- Do I get a certificate? Yes, a certificate is awarded after completing the course.
- Refund policy? 7-day refund available. See refund policy page for details.
Course Price
$12 — Full Access
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 7 Lessons
- 4 Hours
- Chemical Formula Writing & Chemical Equations7
- 1.1Lesson 1: Valency & Predicting Formulae
- 1.2Lesson 2: Chemical Formula Writing (Simple Compounds)
- 1.3Lesson 3: Chemical Formula Writing (Radical Compounds)
- 1.4Lesson 4: Writing Chemical Equations
- 1.5Lesson 5: Balancing Chemical Equations
- 1.6Lesson 6: Molecular vs Empirical Formula
- 1.7Lesson 7: Formulae of Ionic Compounds Review
Certificate
Certificate

Chemical Formula Writing & Chemical Equations (Perfect for Exams)
The Chemical Formula Writing & Chemical Equations course gives learners a clear, step-by-step, exam-focused mastery of how to write accurate chemical formulae (including radicals / polyatomic ions) and how to write and balance chemical equations using mark-scheme-ready rules.






