June 20, 2012 Dear Madam/ Sir, The University of the Philippines-Manila Biochemistry Society (UP-BCS) is a non-profit, socioscientific

organization based at the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of the Philippines Manila, Padre Faura, Ermita, Manila. It is was formed in 1996 with the aim of promoting academic excellence, forging camaraderie and unit among members, fostering awareness of the potentials of Biochemistry as a means of improving the way of life, and instilling a sense of responsibility that knowledge should not only be used in the academic field, but also in helping people. This August, we are celebrating our 16th Biochemistry Week with the theme, (Initiating Radical Changes in Biochemistry towards a Revolutionary World). One of the events we have organized is the annual Le Chimie Chemistry Quiz Show for the high school level. This years quiz show will be held on August 15, 2012 at 9:00 am at the Little Theater, Rizal Hall, College of Arts and Sciences. In line with this, we invite your school to send participants for the said quiz show. A copy of the contest mechanics is attached to this letter. There will also be a registration fee of seven hundred fifty pesos (Php 750.00) to cover the cost of materials, venue and location. Snacks will be provided for all participants and cash prizes will also be awarded to the winners. If interested, confirmation methods may be found on the attached confirmation form. You may also email us at upbcs@hotmail.com for additional inquiries, or you may text or call 09063058785. (Upon confirmation, we will proceed on preparing the quiz show materials for your school; hence, we respectfully request that you make your confirmation final). We hope to hear from you soon. Sincerely,

Aaron John Balana Vice President, Academic Affairs and Research Noted:

Marylaine Padlan President

Mr. Julius Andrew Nuez Organization Adviser

Le Chimie Chemistry Quiz Show 2012 HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL

Contest Mechanics: 1. Depending on the final count of participating schools who confirmed by the end of the confirmation period, a qualifying test may be employed to determine the top eight. Only eight (8) schools will be accommodated to the actual quiz bee (final round). The UP BCS communications staff will inform you not less than three (3) days before the competition if or not a qualifying round will occur. 2. The qualifying round will involve a sit-down exam which must be taken by all participants of your school. It is a 60-item identification type exam that must be accomplished in one (1) hour. 3. The individual scores of the three participants per school will be added to get a cumulative score. The eight (8) schools with the highest cumulative scores will qualify for the final quiz bee round. If ties occur, final list of finalists will depend upon the decision of the UP BCS. 4. All certificates will be awarded prior to the announcement of the finalists. 5. The final quiz bee round will consist of three portions: Very Easy, Easy and Difficult. a. The Very Easy round consists of 10 multiple choice or identification questions. Written computations and the use of calculators are not allowed. All work must be done mentally. The amount of time provided to answer each question is limited to 15 seconds. Each question is worth two (2) points. b. The Easy round consists of 10 problem solving questions. The amount of time provided to answer each question is limited to 30 seconds. Each question is worth three (3) points. c. The Difficult round consists of 10 questions of varying types. Time provided to answer each question also depends on the question and will be announced before the reading of the question. Each question is worth five (5) points. 6. Only two participants will be allowed for the Very Easy and the Easy round. Teams may change contestant line-up only after the end of the Very Easy round. 7. Answer strips will be provided by flaggers assigned to each team. Scratch papers will also be provided during the Easy and Difficult rounds. Each team must write their contestant number at the upper left corner of the sheet. All final answers must be encircled.

8. Each team will be provided with a scientific calculator at the start of the Easy round. Personal writing instruments may be used by contestants. 9. All answers for multiple choice type questions must be written in capital letters. For names of scientists, they must include the given name and the surname, in their proper spellings. Quantities must be written with the proper significant figures and units. 10. Except in the Very Easy round, contestants may start taking down notes and begin solving as soon as the question is read (and projected via LCD projector). A copy of the question will also be provided by the flaggers during the Easy and Difficult round after the first reading of the question. 11. The quizmaster will read each question twice before the time starts. At the sound of the buzzer that indicates end of the allotted time, each team must submit their answer in the given answer strips to their designated flaggers. Flaggers will raise their flags to indicate correct answers and the quizmaster reads the names or numbers of schools who got the question correctly. 12. Clarifications about the questions and answers may be raised to the panel of judges composed of University of the Philippines-Manila, Department of Physical Sciences and Mathematics, Chemistry Unit faculty. All clarifications must be raised before the beginning of the next question. 13. A summary of scores will be announced at the end of each round. 14. At the end of the Easy Round, the three teams with the lowest scores will be eliminated. Only five (5) teams will play the Difficult round and all members of the team may contribute simultaneously. 15. Scores from the Very Easy and Easy rounds will be carried over. 16. If there are ties after the Difficult round, sudden death questions will be asked until the tie is broken. 17. The top three (3) schools with the highest scores after the Difficult round will be awarded medals, trophies, and cash prizes. 18. The top scorer for the qualifying round will also be awarded a medal.

Coverage: History of chemistry including recent updates or news Scientific Process of Chemistry o Measurements o Data Handling and Dimensional Analyses o Definitions o Branches of Chemistry o Classification of Matter o States of Matter o Physical and Chemical Properties Atoms and Molecules o Atomic Theory o Quantum Theory o Atomic Structure o Atomic Number, Mass Number, Isotopes, Isotones, Isobars o Molecules o Ions o Chemical Formulas o Chemical Equations o Chemical Nomenclature (including organic nomenclature) Stoichiometry o Atomic Mass, Molar Mass o Avogadros Number o Percent Composition o Experimental Applications o Limiting Reactants o Reaction Yield Basic Reactions o Precipitation Reactions o Acid-Base Reactions o Redox Reactions o Concentration of solution o Gravimetry o Titration Gases o Gas laws o Ideal Gas equation o Gas stoichiometry o Daltons Law o Kinetic Molecular Theory Thermodynamics o Laws of Thermodynamics o Calorimetry o Energy changes o Standard enthalpy of formation and reaction o Heat of solution and dilution Periodic Table o History o Parts and legends o Trends and breaks Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces o Lewis structures o Ionic bonds o Covalent Bond o Formal Charge o Resonance o Octet Rule o Molecular Geometry o Dipole Moment o Valence Bond Theory o Atomic and Molecular Hybridization

Molecular Orbital theory, configurations and delocalization o Phase Changes o Phase Diagrams Physical properties of solutions o Types of solutions o Solvation process o Concentration units o Factors affecting solubility o Colligative properties Chemical Kinetics and Equilibrium o Reaction rate o Rate law o Activation energy o Reaction Mechanism o Catalysis o Le Chatelier Principle o Equilibrium constants Acid and Base theories o Bronsted, Arrhenius and Lewis o pH o Autoionization of water o Weak and Strong Acids and Bases o Diprotic and Polyprotic Acids o Organic Acids and Bases Acid-Base and Solubility Equilibria o Homogeneous and Heterogeneous o Common Ion Effect and Solubility o Indicators o Complex Ion Equilibria and Solubility Electrochemistry o Type of cells o Anodes and Cathodes o Redox Reactions o Standard Reduction potentials o Thermodynamics o Nernst equation Transition Metals o Coordination compounds o Denticity o Ligands o Complexation o Nomenclature o Reactions o Applications Nuclear Chemistry o Decay o Nuclear stability o Nuclear transmutation o Nuclear fission o Nuclear fusion o Uses of isotopes o Biological uses Organic Chemistry o Classes of organic compounds o Aromaticity o Functional groups o Common Reactions Biochemistry o Characteristics of bioinorganic compounds o Classifications Polymers Trivia

CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION
1st Participant
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We hereby confirm participation to UP Biochemistry Societys 2012 Le Chimie Quiz Show for High School Level. We also affirm that all information presented above are true and accurate.

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1st Participant: _________________________ 3rd Participant: _________________________ 2nd Participant: _________________________ Coach: ________________________________

*You may send this form through any representative alumna who may be studying at UP Manila presently. *Alternatively, this form may be scanned or photographed and sent to upbcs@hotmail.com. Registration fee will be collected on the day of the event.

List of Schools and Contact Details (32 total):

Name: Jessica Louise A. Sy Rachelle Abuel Grant Kimmuel R. Endaya honey diane g. angeles Jerome A. Sadudaquil Tolentino, Ma. Alyanna Tzeska M. Oj Reyes Marvin Angelo Aberin Aaron John Balana Abdul-Rashid B. Sampaco III Robinson Andres Mikko Anthony Ting Espiritu, Walter Aljhon T. Erika Macalalad Glycosaminoglycan Mark Alvin Ferrer Mervin Emir J. Laforteza Vincent Tumimbang Janrick Nichol O. See Jamey Jimenez Raquel Anne A. Yangkong Janine Marriah Dela Cruz Alvin Logronio Nadia Morales John Thaddeus N, Campo Gabriel Neri Donne Jen Xedrick A. Domingo Mylene Estaris Ryan Paul Guiao Narvaez Alma L. Pabilane Jan Paolo Moreno Glenn Michael Maglasang Stud # 2011 2009 2011 2009 2009 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2010 2011 2009 2008 2010 2009 2011 2009 2011 2011 2011 2010 2008 2010 2011 2011 2009 2009 2009 2010 2008 High school Angelicum College Assumption Antipolo Ateneo de Manila High School Caloocan City Science High School Central Visayan Institute Foundation Colegio San Agustin Binan DBTI Makati Divina Pastora College Elizabeth Seton School International School Cagayan de Oro Jose J. Leido Jr. Memorial National High School Jubilee Christian Academy Las Pias east Nat'l High School- -Equitable Village Annex Lipa City National Science High School Lololol Manila Central University Manila Science High School Negros Occidental National Science High School Northern Rizal Yorklin School PAREF Southridge Philippine Science High School Philippine Science High School - Eastern Visayas Campus Philippine Science High School - Main Campus Quezon City Science High School Sacred Heart School - Ateneo de Cebu San Beda College Alabang San Jose Academy St. Gabriel Academy St. Mary's University Science High School St. Peter's School Timoteo Paez Integrated School Veritas Parochial School