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SAT®

Chemistry

The chemistry test assesses your understanding of general chemistry at the college preparatory level.

Anticipated Skills

  • Understanding of the major concepts of chemistry and the ability to apply principles to solve specific problems
  • Ability to organize and interpret results obtained by observation and experimentation and to draw conclusions or make inferences from experimental data, including data presented in graphic and/or tabular form
  • Laboratory experience and familiarity with the metric system of units
  • Ability to handle simple algebraic relationships and apply these to solving word problems
  • Familiarity with the concepts of ratio and direct and inverse proportions, exponents and scientific notations

Please Note: Due to the differences in high school chemistry courses, you may find that some questions are on unfamiliar topics.

Recommended Prep

  • One-year college preparatory course in chemistry
  • One-year course in algebra
  • Experience in the laboratory

For more information, including sample test questions, download a free copy of SAT Subject Tests Preparation Booklet (.pdf/2.34M).