CLEP® Chemistry Prep — Pass the Exam and Earn 6 Transferable College Credits
CLEP® Chemistry
Prep
Structure of matter, states of matter, reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, descriptive chemistry, and experimental chemistry — all nine exam content areas in structured chapters. A scientific calculator and periodic table are provided throughout the entire exam. Clear a full year of Gen Chem credit in one sitting.
Nine Content Areas.
All Covered.
Every topic on the CLEP® Chemistry exam mapped to a structured chapter in the TransferCredit prep course — with subchapter quizzes after each section and a readiness tracker.
- Atomic theory, atomic structure, isotopes, mass spectroscopy
- Electron energy levels, atomic orbitals, periodic relationships
- Nuclear chemistry: equations, half-lives, radioactivity
- Chemical bonding: covalent, ionic, metallic, hydrogen bonds
- VSEPR theory, Lewis dot diagrams, molecular geometry, hybridization
- Ideal gas laws, equations of state, the mole concept, Avogadro's number
- Kinetic-molecular theory, Boltzmann distribution, deviations from ideal
- Liquids and solids, phase diagrams, changes of state
- Solutions: types, concentration methods, colligative properties, Raoult's law
- Chemical reactivity and products of reactions
- Periodic table relationships: horizontal, vertical, diagonal
- Main group and transition element chemistry
- Organic chemistry: functional groups and isomerism
- Acid-base: Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, Lewis; amphoterism
- Precipitation reactions
- Oxidation-reduction: oxidation numbers, electrochemistry
- Electrolytic cells, half-cell potentials, redox prediction
- Net-ionic equations, ionic and molecular species
- Stoichiometry: mass and volume relations
- Mole concept and mole calculations
- Balancing equations including redox reactions
- Standard laboratory equipment and its use
- Observations and data from common gen chem experiments
- Calculations from experimental data
- Interpretation and analysis of results
- Dynamic equilibrium and LeChâtelier's principle
- Kc and Kp for gaseous reactions
- Acid/base constants, pH, pK, buffers, common ion effect
- Solubility product constants (Ksp)
- State functions; first law: heat of formation, Hess's law
- Heat capacity, heats of vaporization and fusion
- Second law: Gibbs free energy, entropy, spontaneity
- Relationship of ΔG to equilibrium constants and electrode potentials
- Rate of reaction, order, and rate constant
- Determining order from experimental data
- Effect of temperature; activation energy and catalysts
- Rate-determining step and reaction mechanism
What You'll Learn
All nine CLEP® Chemistry content areas in structured chapters — from atomic structure through thermodynamics and experimental technique.
What You'll Be Able to Do
- Explain atomic structure, electron configuration, periodic trends, and chemical bonding — including VSEPR geometry, hybridization, and Lewis dot diagrams
- Apply ideal gas laws, kinetic-molecular theory, and solution chemistry — including colligative properties and phase equilibria
- Identify and balance acid-base, precipitation, and oxidation-reduction reactions — and solve electrochemistry problems using half-cell potentials
- Perform stoichiometry calculations — mass-mole-volume conversions, net-ionic equations, and limiting reagent problems — using the mole concept
- Analyze chemical equilibrium using LeChâtelier's principle, Kc and Kp expressions, acid/base constants, solubility products, and buffer calculations
- Apply thermodynamic principles — enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, and Hess's law — and interpret kinetic data including rate laws and activation energy
Full Topic Coverage
How CLEP® Credit Works
Three steps from enrollment to up to 6 transferable general chemistry credits — no campus, no year-long lab course.
Study with TransferCredit
Structured chapters across all nine exam content areas — from atomic structure and bonding through equilibrium, thermodynamics, and experimental technique. Subchapter quizzes after every section.
Take the CLEP® Exam
Book at any College Board test center or remotely. 75 questions in 90 minutes. A TI-30XS MultiView scientific calculator and a periodic table are built into the exam software for the full exam. Exam fee is $97.
Transfer Your Credits
Send your CLEP® score to your college and have up to 6 general chemistry credits applied to your STEM, pre-med, nursing, or engineering degree. Accepted at 2,900+ U.S. colleges.
One Price.
Everything Unlocked.
Buy Chemistry alone for $19 lifetime access, or unlock all 28 CLEP® subjects for $29/month. No surprise fees.
- All 9 exam content areas covered
- Subchapter quizzes per topic
- Readiness score tracker
- CLEP® exam outline aligned
- Lifetime access, no expiry
- All 28 CLEP® prep courses
- Chapter + subchapter structure
- Readiness quizzes per topic
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Does My College Accept CLEP® Chemistry?
CLEP® Chemistry is accepted at 2,900+ U.S. colleges. ACE recommends 6 semester credit hours — equivalent to a full one-year general chemistry sequence. It typically satisfies Gen Chem I and II requirements for STEM, pre-med, nursing, and engineering degrees. Credit awarded varies by school; confirm with your registrar.
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Pass CLEP® Chemistry and clear a full year of Gen Chem for $116 total.
$19 prep + $97 exam. Up to 6 college credits — the most of any CLEP® exam. Scientific calculator and periodic table provided throughout. Accepted at 2,900+ colleges.
🎯 Why It Matters
- 6 credits — more than any other CLEP® exam, worth a full year of Gen Chem
- Scientific calculator + periodic table provided for all 90 minutes
- Structure of Matter (20%) and States of Matter (19%) make up nearly 40% of the exam — start there
- Satisfies Gen Chem I and II for pre-med, nursing, engineering, and STEM programs
👤 Who Takes This Exam
- Pre-med, pre-pharmacy, and nursing students clearing science requirements
- Engineering and STEM majors needing general chemistry credit
- Students with AP Chemistry background who didn't receive college credit
- Active-duty military (exam free via DANTES)
- Adult learners with chemistry work experience in lab or industrial settings
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- Same subject — earn the chemistry credit through coursework, no exam needed
- Accepted at 2,100+ colleges on its own
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Common Questions Answered.
What tools are provided during the exam?
Both a TI-30XS MultiView scientific calculator and a full periodic table of elements are available throughout the entire 90-minute exam — from the first question to the last. You access them through icons in the exam interface. No memorizing atomic masses, no mental logarithms. Focus on chemistry concepts and applications.
Does CLEP® Chemistry satisfy Gen Chem I and II?
ACE recommends 6 semester credit hours — reflecting the content of a full two-semester general chemistry sequence. Whether your college awards 3 or 6 credits, and whether those satisfy specific course requirements, varies by institution. Confirm with your registrar using our college search tool before sitting the exam.
Which content area is most important to master?
Structure of Matter (20%) and States of Matter (19%) together account for nearly 40% of the exam — master bonding, molecular geometry, gas laws, and solution chemistry first. Descriptive Chemistry (14%) and Reaction Types (12%) are next. Equilibrium, thermodynamics, and kinetics are smaller but require conceptual depth.
How much does this path save me?
The exam is $97. Our prep is $19. Total: $116. A traditional two-semester Gen Chem sequence costs $600–$3,000+ per semester in tuition — plus lab fees — for a total of $1,200–$6,000 or more. CLEP® Chemistry earns up to 6 credits in one sitting, making it the highest per-dollar value of any CLEP® exam.
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$19 prep + $97 exam. Up to 6 college credits — the most of any CLEP® exam. Scientific calculator and periodic table provided. Accepted at 2,900+ colleges. No labs. No year-long course.