The second theoretical round of the International Mendeleev Olympiad has passed

Today was the second theoretical round of the International Mendeleev Olympiad for Schoolchildren in Chemistry.

In the second round, higher-level problems are proposed, which are divided into five sections: inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry and life sciences (3 problems in each section). Participants of the Olympiad must complete 5 tasks, one from each section, demonstrating the versatility of their training.

The International Mendeleev Olympiad usually lasts five or six days and consists of three rounds: the first theoretical round (8 compulsory tasks, each of which is estimated at a maximum of 10 points), the second theoretical round (5 tasks out of 15 at the choice of the participants, the maximum mark for the task is 15 points) and an experimental tour (estimated at 75 points).

According to the organizers, in addition to difficult tasks that require serious knowledge and skills, schoolchildren will have to get acquainted with Uzbek culture and history. The program includes excursions to museums and parks of Tashkent, the whole day is allocated for a trip to one of the most beautiful cities in the world - Samarkand.