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CLEP® College Chemistry Practice Test
Prepare for your CLEP® College Chemistry exam with our comprehensive practice test questions, study tips, and exam-focused resources designed to help you succeed. At Prepsaret, we provide free practice tests, in-depth study guides, flashcards, and expert prep tools to help you earn college credit with confidence.
The College Board administers the College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP®), which allows students to earn college credit by demonstrating college-level knowledge through standardized exams. The CLEP College Chemistry exam evaluates material typically taught in a one-year general chemistry course.
By taking and passing the CLEP College Chemistry exam, you may be able to:
- Save money compared to taking a full college chemistry course
- Earn college credit without spending a semester in class
- Fulfill general education or prerequisite requirements
- Accelerate your degree completion timeline
Before registering, confirm that your college accepts CLEP College Chemistry scores and verify the minimum score required for credit.
CLEP® College Chemistry Exam Test Format
Basic Test Information
- Exam Name: CLEP® College Chemistry
- Number of Questions: Approximately 75 multiple-choice questions
- Time Limit: Approximately 90 minutes
- Test Format: Computer-delivered
- Calculator: On-screen scientific calculator provided
- Reference Tools: Periodic table available within testing software
- Administration: Year-round
- Exam Fee: $97
Some questions are pretest questions and do not count toward your final score.
Eligibility
There are no eligibility requirements for CLEP exams. The CLEP College Chemistry exam is open to anyone.
Common test-takers include:
- High school students seeking early college credit
- Homeschooled students
- Current college students
- Adult learners returning to school
- Professionals completing prerequisite coursework
- Students preparing for health, science, or engineering programs
CLEP® College Chemistry Exam Outline
The CLEP College Chemistry exam assesses recall, application, and interpretation skills across the following content areas. Percentages indicate the approximate distribution of exam questions.
I. Structure of Matter (20%)
This section assesses your understanding of:
- Atomic theory and atomic structure
- Atomic masses and isotopes
- Electron energy levels and atomic orbitals
- Periodic trends (atomic radius, ionization energy, electron affinity)
- Nuclear chemistry, radioactivity, and half-life calculations
- Chemical bonding:
- Ionic, covalent, metallic, and intermolecular forces
- Polarity and electronegativity
- Lewis structures and VSEPR theory
- Hybridization and molecular geometry
- Resonance, sigma and pi bonds
- Structural isomerism and dipole moments
II. States of Matter (19%)
Gases
- Ideal gas laws and equations of state
- The mole concept and Avogadro’s number
- Kinetic-molecular theory
- Temperature effects and Boltzmann distribution
- Deviations from ideal gas behavior
Liquids and Solids
- Kinetic-molecular interpretation of phases
- Phase diagrams
- Changes of state and critical phenomena
Solutions
- Types of solutions and solubility factors
- Concentration units
- Colligative properties and Raoult’s law
- Effects of interionic attraction
III. Reaction Types (12%)
This section covers:
- Acid-base reactions (Arrhenius, Brønsted–Lowry, Lewis)
- Amphoterism
- Precipitation reactions
- Oxidation-reduction reactions
- Oxidation numbers and electron transfer
- Electrochemistry:
- Electrolytic cells
- Standard half-cell potentials
- Predicting reaction direction
- Effects of concentration changes
IV. Equations and Stoichiometry (10%)
This section assesses your ability to:
- Identify molecular and ionic species
- Write net-ionic equations
- Perform mole-based calculations
- Balance chemical and redox equations
- Solve mass and volume relationships
V. Equilibrium (7%)
Topics include:
- Dynamic equilibrium concepts
- Le Châtelier’s principle
- Equilibrium constants (Kc and Kp)
- Acid-base equilibria, pH, and pKa
- Solubility product constants (Ksp)
- Buffers and common ion effect
- Complex ion equilibria
VI. Kinetics (4%)
This section focuses on:
- Reaction rates and rate laws
- Reaction order and rate constants
- Experimental determination of rates
- Temperature effects on reaction rate
- Activation energy and catalysts
- Reaction mechanisms and rate-determining steps
VII. Thermodynamics (5%)
You will be tested on:
- State functions
- First law of thermodynamics
- Enthalpy changes and Hess’s law
- Heat capacity and phase change enthalpies
- Second law of thermodynamics
- Free energy, entropy, and spontaneity
- Relationship between free energy, equilibrium, and electrode potentials
VIII. Descriptive Chemistry (14%)
This section evaluates your understanding of:
- Chemical reactivity and reaction products
- Periodic trends and relationships
- Main group and transition element chemistry
- Functional groups and basic organic chemistry concepts
- Nomenclature and structure-property relationships
IX. Experimental Chemistry (9%)
Questions are based on common general chemistry lab experiments and assess your ability to:
- Identify laboratory equipment
- Interpret experimental data
- Perform calculations
- Draw conclusions from observations
- Apply chemistry tools to simple systems
Free CLEP® College Chemistry Practice Test
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Additional Resources
Study Guide
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Registration
The CLEP College Chemistry exam is offered year-round and is administered through the College Board.
To register:
- Create a College Board account
- Select the CLEP College Chemistry exam
- Choose your testing format (in-person or remote)
- Select a test date and time
- Pay the $97 exam fee
Your College Board account allows you to:
- View exam history
- Access score reports
- Request official transcripts
Testing Options
Testing Remotely
Before testing remotely, ensure you meet system requirements:
- Desktop or laptop computer (no tablets or Chromebooks)
- Windows operating system
- Latest version of Google Chrome
- Camera, microphone, and speakers
- Stable internet connection
You will need to download the remote testing application to complete the exam.
Testing In-Person
- Print your exam ticket (screenshots not accepted)
- Arrive 15–30 minutes early
- Bring a valid government-issued photo ID
- Store personal items in provided lockers
Scoring Information
CLEP exams are scored as follows:
- One point for each correct answer
- No penalty for incorrect or unanswered questions
- Raw scores are converted to a scaled score ranging from approximately 20 to 80
You will receive:
- An unofficial score immediately after completing the exam
- An official score report available the following day in your CLEP account
Passing Score
There is no universal passing score for the CLEP College Chemistry exam. Each institution sets its own credit policy.
According to the American Council on Education, a scaled score of 50 or higher is commonly recommended. Always verify requirements with your college.
Why Choose Prepsaret?
At Prepsaret, we help students earn college credit efficiently and affordably. Our CLEP Chemistry prep resources are designed to:
- Simplify complex chemistry concepts
- Provide realistic, exam-level practice questions
- Include detailed explanations for every answer
- Build confidence through structured, targeted preparation
All materials are developed by experienced educators and test-prep experts.
Prepsaret is not affiliated with or endorsed by the College Board. CLEP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.
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FAQs About Chemistry
The exam contains approximately 75 multiple-choice questions.
You have about 90 minutes to complete the exam.
Passing scores vary by institution, but a score of 50 is commonly recommended.
The CLEP College Chemistry exam fee is $97.
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