
OSN SMA
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
OSN-S (School)
January – February 2026Selection at each school; schools register up to 5 students per field.
OSN-K (District/City)
18–19 June 202650 multiple-choice questions
Duration: 1 hours 40 minutes
OSN-P (Province)
27–29 July 20268–10 multiple-choice questions & structured answer
Duration: 2 hours
National Semifinal
12 August 20265 essay questions
Duration: 2 hours
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.