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Why Blood Comes in Different Colours: The Chemistry Behind the Spooky Science
Advanced Higher Chemists, this one's for you! Since it's Halloween season let's dive into one of those 'brilliant' SQA exam"using your knowledge of chemistry" questions that asks why different animals have different colours of blood. Question from SQA Advanced Higher Chemistry 2016 Paper 2 I actually quite enjoy these questions, even though I know a lot of you probably hate them because they seem a bit weird at first. You're probably thinking "how the heck am I meant to know
Kimberley Ross
Nov 25 min read
"All Aboard The Struggle Bus!" - Learning to Prepare for Your SQA Exams and Finding What Actually Works
Struggling to find a revision method that works? Learn why exam technique matters more than just knowing facts, and how to revise effectively for SQA exams.
Kimberley Ross
Oct 144 min read
What's New in the 2025 Advanced Higher Chemistry Project Assessment Task?
The SQA has quietly rolled out a new version of the Advanced Higher Chemistry Project Assessment Task, and if you're teaching or studying this course, it's worth knowing what's changed.
Kimberley Ross
Oct 45 min read
The Secret Element to Your Chemistry Success: Exam Technique
Struggling with chemistry exams despite knowing the content? Learn the exam techniques that turn your knowledge into you achieving your full chemical potential!
Kimberley Ross
Sep 196 min read
Stay on Top of School Work (Without Burning Out) - Refine Your Study Routine
Going back to school after the summer holidays can feel like a shock to the system. One minute you’re used to long lie-ins, hanging out...
Kimberley Ross
Sep 154 min read
Getting Started with Your Advanced Higher Chemistry Project
Discover the best SQA Advanced Higher Chemistry project topics, avoid common mistakes, and learn how to plan your project.
Kimberley Ross
Sep 64 min read
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