PRAXIS II Chemistry: Content Knowledge 0241 Exam
The PRAXIS II Chemistry: Content Knowledge exam uses subject matter usually learned in beginning college chemistry courses to assess the knowledge of individuals who plan to teach high school chemistry. Most examinees who take this exam have earned bachelor's degrees in chemistry and have also completed course work required for teaching. The exam is composed of 50 multiple choice questions that are divided into four categories as follows:
- 14 questions covering Chemical Reactions/Biochemistry
- 13 questions covering Solutions and Solubility
- 12 questions covering Atomic Structure/Chemical Periodicity/Thermodynamics of Chemical Reactions
- 11 questions covering Nomenclature/The Mole, Bonding, and Geometry
The questions in the category of Chemical Reactions/Biochemistry will focus on topics such as stoichiometry, the equilibrium of chemicals, chemical reactions, and kinetics. The subjects of electrochemistry and redox chemistry will also be addressed. This category will additionally test the knowledge of relevant reactions and compounds in biology.
The Solutions and Solubility questions will cover the vocabulary for solutions and concentrations, kinds of solutions, and formulas for calculating concentrations. Examinees must also be familiar with ionic equilibrium, Ksp calculations, and colligative properties.
The category of Atomic Structure/Chemical Periodicity/Thermodynamics contains questions about the make-up and arrangement of atoms and electrons and the characteristics of electron structures, along with questions regarding periodicity of chemicals and the of reactions and bonds that are associated with periodicity and thermodynamics.
The Nomenclature area of the exam pertains to the naming system of chemicals, compounds, and acids. Questions covering the section on the mole, bonding, and geometry will examine molecular biology, the characteristics of bonds, the relationship of chemical reactions and bonds, and intermolecular forces. Examinees may also be required to use formulas on the exam.
It should be noted that some of the questions on the exam will be taken from subject matter of higher level chemistry courses for the purpose of evaluating the examinees knowledge of the subject beyond what he or she will be teaching in a high school course. Although examinees may be required use formulas on the exam, the use of calculators is prohibited. All necessary information such as periodic tables, SI unit conversions, and physical constants will be available in the test book.
It should be noted that calculators are not permitted during the Chemistry: Content Knowledge (0241) exam.
PRAXIS II Chemistry: Content Knowledge 0241 Exam Practice Questions
