Praxis II: Chemistry Exam Prep

PracticeQuiz presents 70 free Praxis II Chemistry: Content Knowledge (0245) review questions, originally written with explanatory answers to help you prepare for this important science teacher certification exam

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The Praxis II tests are subject-knowledge teacher certification exams given by ETS and recognized by 30 states for licensure for public school teachers at all levels - elementary school, middle school, and high school.

The Praxis II Chemistry Content Knowledge (0245) is a two-hour exam with 100 multiple choice questions. The exam is paper delivered and a calculator is prohibited. The Praxis Chemistry exam is directed towards aspiring Chemistry teachers in secondary schools. 

The seven categories on the Praxis II Chemistry CK exam are:

  • Matter and Energy; Heat, Thermodynamics, and Thermochemistry
  • Atomic and Nuclear Structure
  • Nomenclature; the Mole, Chemical Bonding, and Geometry
  • Periodicity and Reactivity; Chemical Reactions; Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry
  • Solutions and Solubility; Acid/Base Chemistry
  • History and Nature of Science; Science, Technology, and Social Perspectives
  • Mathematics, Measurement, and Data Management; Laboratory Procedures and Safety

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There are 125 questions on the Praxis Chemistry exam across the following seven categories: Basic Principles of Matter and Energy (17 questions, 14%), Atomic and Nuclear Energy (15 questions, 12%), Nomenclature; Chemical Composition; Bonding and Structure (19 questions, 15%), Chemical Reactions; Periodicity (25 questions, 20%), Solutions and Solubility; Acid-Base Chemistry (19 questions, 15%), Scientific Inquiry and Social Perspectives of Science (15 questions, 12%), and Scientific Procedures and Techniques (15 questions, 12%).

The Praxis Chemistry exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes long.

A passing score for the Praxis Chemistry exam is 151 in many states.

A passing grade of the Praxis Chemistry exam is intended for individuals who intend to teach secondary school level chemistry.

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