CRACKING THE SAT CHEMISTRY SUBJECT
TEST
The SAT Chemistry Subject Test is made up of 85 multiple-choice questions,
and you have one hour to answer them. You’re not allowed to use a calculator on
this test, but you won’t need one. The test is divided into three sections: Parts A,
B, and C, and each section is made up of a different type of question. Let’s take a
closer look at these parts.
Part A: Classification Questions
The first 20 to 25 questions you’ll see on the exam fall under the category of
what ETS calls classification questions. In this type of question, you’ll see a list
of five words or phrases lettered A through E, followed by three to five
questions. But sometimes the questions aren’t really questions; they’re phrases.
Your job is to match the phrase in the “question” with a word or phrase that
appears in the list A through E. Forget about chemistry for a minute, and see how
it works.
Directions: Each set of lettered choices below refers to the numbered
statements or questions immediately following it. Select the one lettered
choice that best fits each statement or answers each question and then fill in
the corresponding oval on the answer sheet. A choice may be used once,
more than once, or not at all in each set.Questions 1–4 refer to the following.
(A) Red light
(B) Swimming pool
(C) Piano
(D) Fire engine
(E) Ocean liner 1. Musical instrument that involves keyboard outside and stringsinside