Study Guide

Chemistry
Test Design and Framework

The test design below describes general assessment information. The framework that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.

Test Design

Format Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test
Number of Questions 80 multiple-choice questions
Time* 2 hours and 15 minutes
Passing Score 220

*Does not include 15-minute tutorial

Test Framework

 

graph of percentages of each content domain's weight toward overall test score detailed in table below

Content Domain Range of Competencies Approximate Percentage of Test Score
1 Matter and Its Interactions–Composition and Bonding 0001–0002 14%
2 Matter and Its Interactions–Structure and Periodicity 0003–0004 14%
3 Energy 0005–0008 20%
4 Solutions and Gases and Their Associated Properties 0009–0011 14.5%
5 Physics 0012 12.5%
6 Biology 0013 12.5%
7 Earth Science 0014 12.5%

Domain 1–Matter and Its Interactions–Composition and Bonding

Competency 0001–Analyze the properties of matter.

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Competency 0002–Analyze chemical bonding and matter interactions and properties.

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Domain 2–Matter and Its Interactions–Structure and Periodicity

Competency 0003–Apply knowledge of the structure and naming of chemical substances and periodic properties of the elements.

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Competency 0004–Apply knowledge of the mole and mass relationships in chemical changes.

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Domain 3–Energy

Competency 0005–Analyze energy transfers in chemical and physical processes.

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Competency 0006–Analyze the types of chemical reactions and their causes.

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Competency 0007–Apply knowledge of oxidation and reduction reactions and electrochemical cells.

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Competency 0008–Apply knowledge of chemical equilibrium.

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Domain 4–Solutions and Gases and Their Associated Properties

Competency 0009–Demonstrate knowledge of the kinetic molecular theory, the nature of phase changes, and the gas laws.

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Competency 0010–Demonstrate knowledge of the acid and base nature of substances.

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Competency 0011–Analyze the properties of solutions and other aqueous mixtures.

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Domain 5–Physics

Competency 0012–Apply knowledge of physics concepts.

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Domain 6–Biology

Competency 0013–Apply knowledge of biology concepts.

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Domain 7–Earth Science

Competency 0014–Apply knowledge of Earth science concepts.

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