SAT II Chemistry- Barron's is Harder than real thing?

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<p>I know for SAT II MATH2C, Baron is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy harder than the real thing. Does the same hold true for Chemistry? I've taken all the practice tests and get ~6-8 (minus dumb errors) wrong usually. Can i still hope for 800 on the real thing? </p>

<p>Oh and are Quantum Numbers (n, l, ml, spin) covered on the exam? I've noticed that Barrons goes into details about things that I learned in AP... i.e, Concentration Cells, Plank's constants, etc that def. is not on the Subject Test. </p>

<p>Oh and are the "experimental" lab questions usually intuitive, or do you NEED TO KNOW the experiment in the majority of cases. Also, is there much Redox balancing? </p>

<p>Thanks, I appreciate the help!</p>

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<p>Learn the fundamental concepts (not in-depth) of the experimental lab questions. Quantum numbers aren't difficult. Memorize that information just in case. If you get 6 wrong on Barron's every time, you should get 770+ on the real thing. Good chance that you'll get an 800.</p>

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<p>Yes. I got 700s and even once 650 on Barron's. I skimmed the lessons. Then I took some sparknotes tests, which are closer to the real thing, though a harsher curve is given. I ended up a lot higher than my Barron's score.</p>