<p>There is a heck of a lot of material to study for the chemistry SAT subject test.</p>
<p>What I need to memorize for sure?</p>
<p>Reactivity? The calorimetry values for water? The specific heat for water? Strong and weak acids and bases?</p>
<p>I'm really confused.</p>
<p>I took it last June, so I don’t remember everything, but you should definitely know the strong and weak acids and bases.</p>
<p>Anything else? Combining capacities? Reactivity?</p>
<p>Can someone please help me out?</p>
<p>It’s not that bad. I took it after honors chemistry (I will be taking AP next year). They give you a periodic table but memorize charges, shells etc… Kaplan is a good book. I thought it was harder than the actual test. The Princeton review was about the same level of difficulty as the test, but I find that it is better to get a harder prep book because then when you get to the test you will be more confident. Good luck!</p>
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<p>a prep book will tell you what you need to know (you can just use sparknotes’ free one)
however, i took the test last june and will try to help you out myself
for acids/bases: i think there are 6 strong acids you need to know, and a couple of rules will let you determine strong bases
for reactivity: you only need to be able to use the periodic table to determine elements’ relative reactivities to each other (eg flourine is more reactive than sulfur b/c its all the way in the upper right so its more electronegative etc)
i’d probably know water’s specific heat (4.18 g/j c?)
i can’t really comment on calorimetry values since i never even really familiarized myself too much with calorimetry, but i don’t really think i ever came across the need for those values on practice tests (or the real thing)
also, be sure to memorize solubility rules</p>
<p>as was said earlier, its really not that bad. take some practice tests and you’ll see what it’s like, but in general i would say don’t worry too much about any specific values. just focus on concepts and perhaps familiarizing yourself with chemistry terms. i would though, like to reiterate the importance of looking at a significant amount of practice questions so you know what you’re up against. again, sparknotes will give 3 for free.</p>
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<p>I’m sure the specific heat capacity will be given if it is necessary. However, (simply put) you will never, ever actually see a question in which you need to use the heat capacity. </p>
<p>Memorize general solubility rules. For instance, just knowing that every compound containing a sodium ion is soluble is very helpful.</p>