MCAT Chemistry
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General Chemistry content on the MCAT is tested on the Physical Sciences section of the exam, but elements of the section do appear on the Biological Sciences section as well, particularly in questions relating to organic chemistry. The General Chemistry content covered is relatively straightforward and non-calculus-based. Most students with advanced chemistry knowledge out of high school (such as AP Chemistry) or introductory-level college chemistry are more than prepared for the MCAT chemistry questions. To be successful with this section, you should be comfortable with all of the following chemistry topics:

  • Atoms, Elements, and the Periodic Table
  • Bonding and Molecular Formation
  • Reaction Classes, Balancing Equations, Reaction Kinetics
  • Equilibrium Dynamics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Solutions and Solubility
  • Gases
  • Phase Changes
  • Acid-Base Chemistry
  • Electrochemistry

Note that since the MCAT is a critical thinking and application test, the core content tested is often relatively superficial, with the focus being on applying the material.

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