Kaplan MCAT General Chemistry Review

Table of Contents

How to Use this Book

Introduction to the MCAT

PART I: Review

Chapter 1: Atomic Structure

Practice Questions

Chapter 2: The Periodic Table

Practice Questions

Chapter 3: Bonding and Chemical Interactions

Practice Questions

Chapter 4: Compounds and Stoichiometry

Practice Questions

Chapter 5: Chemical Kinetics and Equilibrium

Practice Questions

Chapter 6: Thermochemistry

Practice Questions

Chapter 7: The Gas Phase

Practice Questions

Chapter 8: Phases and Phase Changes

Practice Questions

Chapter 9: Solutions

Practice Questions

Chapter 10: Acids and Bases

Practice Questions

Chapter 11: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry

Practice Questions

Chapter 12: High-Yield Problem Solving Guide for General Chemistry

PART II: Practice Sections

Practice Section 1

Practice Section 2

Practice Section 3

Answers and Explanations

Glossary

MCAT^®GENERAL CHEMISTRY REVIEW

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How to Use this Book

Kaplan MCAT General Chemistry, along with the other four books in our MCAT Subject series, brings the Kaplan classroom experience to you—right in your home, at your convenience. This book offers the same Kaplan content review, strategies, and practice that make Kaplan the #1 choice for MCAT prep. All that’s missing is the teacher.

To guide you through this complex content, we’ve consulted our best MCAT instructors to call out Key Concept, to offer Bridge to better understanding of the material, and Mnemonic devices to assist in learning retention. When you see these sidebars, you will know you’re getting the same insight and knowledge that classroom students receive in person. Look for these as well as references to the Real World and MCAT expertise callouts throughout the book.

HIGH-YIELD MCAT REVIEW

Following the content section, you will find a High-Yield Questions section. These questions tackle the most frequently tested topics found on the MCAT. For each type of problem, you will be provided with a stepwise technique for solving the question, as well as important directional points on how to solve it—specifically for the MCAT.