Generic AI models hallucinate stoichiometry. ChemWhiz doesn't.
AI tutoring based on proven teaching methodology. Step-by-step problem solving. Chemistry-specific notation. Zero hallucinations.
Off-the-shelf AI models generate plausible-sounding chemistry that's scientifically wrong:
Example: H2 + O2 → H2O2 ❌
Some LLMs suggest this reaction produces hydrogen peroxide instead of water.
Generic AI gives final answers but doesn't teach the process:
The Gap:
Surface-level task competency masks deeper pedagogical inadequacies. Students get answers, but don't learn to think.
Most AI tutors are technically sophisticated but scientifically shallow:
Chemistry requires specialized symbolism:
H2SO4 - Sulfuric acid
Fe3+ - Iron(III) ion
Cr2O72− - Dichromate ion
2H2 + O2 → 2H2O - Combustion
N2 + 3H2 ⇌ 2NH3 - Equilibrium
Generic AI struggles with proper notation, making it harder for students to learn chemistry vocabulary.
The Bottom Line:
Chemistry tutoring appears easy, but actually demands sophistication. Off-the-shelf models fall short in specialized contexts like tutoring, where surface-level task competency masks deeper pedagogical inadequacies.
— Reach Capital's "Gray Area AI" Thesis
PhD in Inorganic Chemistry (Georgetown, 1997-2001). Taught college chemistry for 6 years (Eastern Kentucky University, 2004-2010).
Based on published 500-page workbook (2010) with 197 learning objectives. Methodology published in Journal of Chemical Education.
15 years senior dev experience. CodeCrank.ai founder (5 live demos, 100/100 PageSpeed). Rare combo: Chemistry PhD + senior dev.
Not just final answers. ChemWhiz walks through each step with detailed explanations, showing the "why" behind every move. Students learn to think like chemists.
Complex problems broken into manageable steps using template tables and visual scaffolding. Same methodology that reduced failure rates by 25-50% in college classes.
Not generic GPT-4. Fine-tuned on 197 chemistry learning objectives from proven workbook. Trained on real tutoring data. Zero hallucinations on stoichiometry.
Proper rendering of chemical formulas, equations, and reactions. Students see chemistry the way it should look.
H2SO4 + 2NaOH → Na2SO4 + 2H2O
Cr2O72− + 14H+ + 6e− → 2Cr3+ + 7H2O
"Rather than memorize algorithms and steps, students should be encouraged to generalize each type of problem and retain the chemistry concepts behind it, thus becoming able to apply those concepts to other problems."
— Dr. Daniel Tofan, General Chemistry Workbook (2010)
ChemWhiz is based on a proven teaching methodology that reduced failure rates by 25-50% and improved test scores by up to 20%. Published in the Journal of Chemical Education.
Activate prior knowledge
Detailed step-by-step reasoning
Visual scaffolding for complex problems
Apply concepts with increasing complexity
Metacognitive reflection
Drop in failure rate
Improvement on standardized tests
Learning objectives covered
"The workbook was the bomb. It made the course a breeze. I honestly believe that this book is responsible for my relative success this semester."
— Student testimonial, General Chemistry (2010)
Every worked example in ChemWhiz ends with a verification step: "Does the result make sense?" This isn't just about checking arithmetic—it's about teaching students to think critically about their answers.
This verification culture is embedded throughout the methodology—training students to develop chemical intuition and catch errors before they submit. It's the difference between memorizing steps and truly understanding chemistry.
Example verification checks:
📄 See this methodology in action: Download sample chapter Solutions & Concentration (17+ worked examples with verification)
ChemWhiz starts with AI tutoring, but the long-term vision is to transform chemistry education at scale.
Individual students purchase credit packs ($4-$40) for on-demand tutoring.
2-way interaction: Not just tutoring, but grading student answers.
Key Differentiator:
Generic AI can't grade chemistry reliably. ChemWhiz will.
Replace homework and exam systems with AI-powered curriculum.
Market Size: 300K+ AP Chemistry students per year (U.S. only)
Expansion opportunities: SAT, ACT, college chemistry, professional certifications, international markets.
Rare combination of chemistry expertise, teaching experience, and senior-level technical execution capability.
Most AI tutors are built by devs without chemistry expertise (technically good, scientifically shallow)
OR by chemists without dev expertise (scientifically accurate, technically mediocre)
ChemWhiz has both: Chemistry PhD + teaching + 15 years senior dev.
Be among the first to experience AI chemistry tutoring that actually understands chemistry. Beta launch coming soon.
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