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Step into the spotlight at the 2026 YTF Chemistry Olympiad, an elite academic challenge crafted to discover and elevate tomorrow's trailblazers in the chemical sciences. Building on the incredible momentum of our previous event— this year's installment stands as the ultimate proving ground for ambitious young chemists to push the boundaries of their critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Grounded in the demanding theoretical framework of the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), our examination guarantees a globally recognized benchmark of excellence. Competitors will dive into complex chemical puzzles that far exceed standard high school coursework. This is a rare chance to tackle advanced, university-level concepts, giving participants a distinct edge and a powerful credential to strengthen their future college applications.
To honor the hard work and commitment of every aspiring scientist who steps up to the challenge, all entrants will be awarded an official certificate of participation.
Event Details
Event Details
Date: April 25th, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM HKT
Location: Online
Syllabus: IChO Syllabus - Theoretical
Age Group: 11–18 years old
Eligibility: Applicants MUST be currently enrolled in a secondary school
Application Fee : 75 HKD
Competition Structure & Phases:
Competition Structure & Phases:
This year, the competition features three phases, allowing you to progress and showcase your skills at increasingly advanced levels:
Phase 1 : The opening round. Top performers here will qualify for Phase 2.
Phase 2 : A more challenging round for qualified students.
Phase 3 : An advanced arena for our top-tier qualifiers.
Exclusive Training & Support for Qualifiers:
Advancing to Phase 2 and Phase 3 is more than just a competition milestone. Qualifying students will be welcomed into our YTF Chemistry Excellence Program, gaining access to:
Expert-Led Masterclasses: Live, interactive online sessions conducted by university lecturers and former Olympiad medalists, diving deep into advanced topics and experimental techniques.
Resource Library: Exclusive access to past papers, advanced problem sets, and study guides designed to bridge the gap between textbook knowledge and Olympiad-level application.
Peer Networking: Connect with a community of like-minded, high-achieving students who share your passion for biology.
Assessment Details
Assessment Details
Question Distribution :
Physical Chemistry (30%)
Core Focus Areas: Thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, and ideal/real gases.
Organic Chemistry (30%)
Core Focus Areas: Advanced stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms (SN1/SN2, E1/E2, pericyclic, etc.), total synthesis, and spectroscopic identification (NMR, IR, MS).
Inorganic Chemistry (25%)
Core Focus Areas: Periodic trends, coordination chemistry (ligand field theory, crystal field theory), main group elements, transition metals, and solid-state structures.
Analytical Chemistry (10%)
Core Focus Areas: Complexometric titrations, advanced acid-base/redox calculations, precipitation equilibria, and instrumental analysis principles.
Biochemistry & Polymers (5%)
Core Focus Areas: Amino acids/peptides, enzyme kinetics, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and basic polymer chemistry.
Rules and Regulations
Rules and Regulations
Camera and microphone MUST be turned on during the examination.
Examination tab MUST be turned on to full screen during the examination session, screen recording and monitorization would be turned on during the examination.
Participants MUST NOT tab switch during the examination, any tab switching activity will be automatically flagged by the monitoring system, participants will be subject to immediate elimination.
Only Non-programmable calculators allowed.
Blank A4 papers are permitted by the examination, participants must hold up both sides of the paper towards the camera for review prior to the start of the examination.
Participants are encouraged to complete all 50 multiple choice questions.
Participants may only select 1 answer option.
YTF Chemistry Olympiad Past Papers
YTF Chemistry Olympiad Past Papers
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