The chemistry challenge exam is 55 minutes long. Non-programmable calculators are allowed.
To make an appointment for the chemistry challenge exam, contact Testing Services in the Office of Academic Services at (954) 262-8374. 
Prior to taking the exam, you may want to refresh your skills in the following areas:
MATH SKILLS
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Ratios and proportions
- Exponents
- Metric multiple equivalents (prefix)
- Scientific notations
- Significant Figures
- Roots
- Evaluating Linear and fractional equations
- Straight line relations
- Trigonometry and geometry
CHEMISTRY SKILLS
- Atoms, protons, neutrons, electrons
- Elements and molecules
- Chemical formulas and chemical naming
- Density, volume, and mass
- Be familiar with the periodic table
- Ionic and covalent bonding
- Moles and avogadro’s number
- Electron configuration
- Ions, cations, and anions
- Balancing chemical equations
- Acids and bases
- Acid base titration
- Molarity
You may find reference material at a library:
Basic mathematics: Schaum’s Outlines, 2nd Edition, McGraw Hill Publishing, New York, 1998.
Chemistry: The molecular nature of matter and change, Silberberg Chemistry, Zumdhal.
To learn more about the Chemistry Placement exam, please contact your advisor.
