Tips to Pass Chemistry Exam

Passing a chemistry exam can seem like an overwhelming task, but you can do this! Here are the top 10 tips for passing a chemistry exam. Take them to heart and pass that exam!


1. Prepare before the test:

Study. Get a good night's sleep. Eat breakfast. If you're someone who drinks caffeinated drinks, today is not the day to skip it. Similarly, if you never drink caffeine, today is not the day to start. Get to the exam early enough that you have time to get organized and relax.

2. Write down what you know:
Don't risk drawing a blank when confronted with a calculation! If you memorized constants or equations, write them down even before you look at the test.

3. Read the instructions.

Read the instructions for the test! Find out whether points will be deducted for wrong answers and whether you have to answer all of the questions. Sometimes chemistry tests allow you to choose which questions to answer. For example, you may need to only work 5/10 problems. If you don't read the test instructions, you might do more work than you need to and waste valuable time. Continue reading..