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OSN Coaching Chemistry SMA

Reasoning about reactions, not just memorising.

Chemistry Senior High coaching builds conceptual understanding first, then trains reasoning through graded problems, from school level to the OSN selection.

Who it's for

Senior High students who want to take part in the OSN Chemistry field, whether beginners or returning participants.

Stages & test format

  1. OSN-S (School)

    January – February 2026

    Selection at each school; schools register up to 5 students per field.

  2. OSN-K (District/City)

    18–19 June 2026

    50 multiple-choice questions

    Duration: 1 hours 40 minutes

  3. OSN-P (Province)

    27–29 July 2026

    8–10 multiple-choice questions & structured answer

    Duration: 2 hours

  4. National Semifinal

    12 August 2026

    5 essay questions

    Duration: 2 hours

  5. National Final

    14–20 September 2026 (in person)

    Day 1: practical 3 set · Day 2: 10 theory essays

    Duration: 4 hours per day

Official syllabus

Structure & bonding (IChO reference)

  • Nucleons, isotopes, radioactive decay & nuclear reactions
  • Quantum numbers, orbitals, Hund's rule, Pauli principle, electron configuration
  • Periodic table & trends
  • Bond types, intermolecular forces, Lewis theory, VSEPR

Physical chemistry

  • Stoichiometry, the mole, concentration
  • Equilibrium, Le Chatelier, acids & bases, pH, buffers, hydrolysis, Ksp
  • Electrochemistry: Nernst, electrolysis, Faraday's laws
  • Kinetics: rates, reaction order, Arrhenius, catalysts, half-life
  • Thermodynamics: enthalpy, Hess's law, Born-Haber, entropy, Gibbs energy, ideal gases

Analytical & inorganic chemistry

  • Acid-base, redox (permanganometry, iodometry), complexometric and precipitation titrations
  • Qualitative analysis & flame tests, Beer-Lambert law
  • s- and p-block elements, C/N/S oxides, oxoacids, first-row transition metals

Organic chemistry

  • Nomenclature, hybridisation, resonance, aromaticity
  • Isomerism & stereochemistry (E/Z, R/S, Fischer/Newman/Haworth projections)
  • Addition, substitution (SN1/SN2, electrophilic aromatic), elimination (E1/E2), radical reactions
  • Functional-group redox, Grignard, Fehling, Tollens reactions; simple polymers

Assessment

  • Weekly practice with explanations

  • Short quizzes per topic

  • Official-style selection simulations

Source: 2026 OSN Guidelines for Senior High (Pusat Prestasi Nasional). Dates may change, always check official Puspresnas announcements.

FAQ OSN Chemistry SMA

01What does OSN Chemistry SMA cover?

Structure & bonding (IChO reference): Nucleons, isotopes, radioactive decay & nuclear reactions; Quantum numbers, orbitals, Hund's rule, Pauli principle, electron configuration; Periodic table & trends; Bond types, intermolecular forces, Lewis theory, VSEPR. Physical chemistry: Stoichiometry, the mole, concentration; Equilibrium, Le Chatelier, acids & bases, pH, buffers, hydrolysis, Ksp; Electrochemistry: Nernst, electrolysis, Faraday's laws; Kinetics: rates, reaction order, Arrhenius, catalysts, half-life; Thermodynamics: enthalpy, Hess's law, Born-Haber, entropy, Gibbs energy, ideal gases. Analytical & inorganic chemistry: Acid-base, redox (permanganometry, iodometry), complexometric and precipitation titrations; Qualitative analysis & flame tests, Beer-Lambert law; s- and p-block elements, C/N/S oxides, oxoacids, first-row transition metals. Organic chemistry: Nomenclature, hybridisation, resonance, aromaticity; Isomerism & stereochemistry (E/Z, R/S, Fischer/Newman/Haworth projections); Addition, substitution (SN1/SN2, electrophilic aromatic), elimination (E1/E2), radical reactions; Functional-group redox, Grignard, Fehling, Tollens reactions; simple polymers

02What are the OSN Chemistry SMA stages and formats?

OSN-S (School) (January – February 2026): Selection at each school; schools register up to 5 students per field.. OSN-K (District/City) (18–19 June 2026): 50 multiple-choice questions, 1 hours 40 minutes. OSN-P (Province) (27–29 July 2026): 8–10 multiple-choice questions & structured answer, 2 hours. National Semifinal (12 August 2026): 5 essay questions, 2 hours. National Final (14–20 September 2026 (in person)): Day 1: practical 3 set · Day 2: 10 theory essays, 4 hours per day.

03Who is OSN Chemistry SMA training for?

Senior High students who want to take part in the OSN Chemistry field, whether beginners or returning participants.

04Is there online OSN Chemistry SMA training?

Yes. OSN Chemistry SMA training at Presisi Academy runs online with live classes, graded practice, and selection simulations. In-person classes are coming soon.