leaving certificate: 5th Year higher level

Chemistry Grinds

  • Teacher
    John O'Sullivan
  • Exam
    5th Year, Leaving Certificate
  • Level
    Higher Level
  • Learning Mode
    Live Online
  • Day/Time
    Mondays, 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM
  • Duration
    29 Weeks (1st week free)
  • Start Date
    1st September 2025
Meet Your Teacher

John O'Sullivan

Our weekly online grinds are delivered live by our Head of Chemistry, Mr John O’Sullivan.

John has been teaching Leaving Certificate Chemistry for over 23 years. He holds a degree in Chemistry and a H-Dip in Maths Teaching. Currently, he is assistant principal and the Head of ICT at his school.  
John has an extensive understanding and profound knowledge of the Chemistry course. For the past 10 years, he has been designing his own Mock exams. He has delivered revision courses and tutored Chemistry as an extra subject for over 15 years.
John has established an outstanding reputation for his ability to simplify complex course material and emphasise the critical aspects of each topic. Students have benefited from his expertise, teaching proficiency, and dedication to their academic success, leading to excellent results over many years.
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What will be covered 

  • History of the atom
  • Arrangement of electrons in the atom
  • History of the periodic table
  • Chemical bonding
  • Trends in the periodic table
  • Radioactivity
  • The mole and stoicheometry
  • Properties of gases
  • Acids and Bases
  • Volumetric analysis
  • Oxidation - reduction
  • Rates of Reaction

What to expect

Live, interactive and exam-focused online classes to help you achieve your best grade possible.

Recorded classes: you will have access to the class recordings so you can replay the classes at your own pace, as often as you like.

High quality comprehensive notes.
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