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Key Facts: Gaokao Chemistry Exam
100
Free original practice questions in this local bank
OpenExamPrep
75 minutes
Common Chemistry selected-subject duration in many 3+1+2 provincial schedules
Hubei Education Examinations Authority 2026 schedule
100 points
Common full score for academic-proficiency selective subjects in many reform provinces
Provincial Gaokao reform and registration notices
60 minutes
Shanghai 2026 Chemistry graded-exam schedule
Shanghai Education Examinations Authority
90 minutes
Zhejiang selected-subject exam duration
Zhejiang selected-subject examination implementation measures
Gaokao Chemistry is a province-administered selected subject in many reform models, commonly a 100-point, 75-minute written paper in 3+1+2 provinces, though Shanghai, Zhejiang, and other local systems differ. It has no national pass mark; scores support admissions ranking and subject-combination rules. This local bank provides 100 original MCQs for focused practice, not a replacement for province-specific timed papers.
Sample Gaokao Chemistry Practice Questions
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1A student has 58.5 g of NaCl. Using a molar mass of 58.5 g/mol, how many moles of NaCl are present?
2What is the approximate mass percentage of hydrogen in H2O? Use H = 1 and O = 16.
3For the balanced reaction 2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O, what mole ratio of H2 to O2 is required?
4The atomic number of an element is equal to the number of which particles in each neutral atom?
5How many neutrons are in a carbon-14 atom? Carbon has atomic number 6.
6Which ground-state electron configuration represents Mg (atomic number 12)?
7Across Period 3 from Na to Cl, what generally happens to atomic radius?
8Which element has the highest electronegativity among the choices?
9Which statement best describes the bonding in solid NaCl?
10The H-Cl bond in HCl is best classified as which type of bond?
About the Gaokao Chemistry Exam
Gaokao Chemistry assesses senior high-school chemistry foundations and chemical reasoning under China's curriculum-standard and Gaokao evaluation framework. Preparation should cover amount of substance, chemical equations, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, reaction energy, rate, equilibrium, electrolyte solutions, electrochemistry, common inorganic and organic substances, experimental inquiry, data interpretation, green chemistry, materials, energy, and environmental contexts. Because Chemistry is administered through provincial paper and selected-subject arrangements, candidates should pair this practice bank with the latest notices from their own provincial admissions examination authority.
Exam sponsor: Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China / National Education Examinations Authority, with provincial admissions examination authorities. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Gaokao Chemistry is administered through China's national/provincial ordinary higher-education admissions framework. In many 3+1+2 reform provinces, Chemistry is one of the reselected academic-proficiency selective subjects chosen from Chemistry, Biology, Geography, and Ideological and Political Education; it is commonly a 100-point, 75-minute written subject with selected-response and non-choice chemical reasoning tasks. Exact item counts, paper structure, score conversion, test date, and admissions use are province-specific. Regional exceptions matter: Shanghai's 2026 Chemistry graded exam is scheduled for 60 minutes, and Zhejiang's selected-subject implementation measures use 90-minute selected-subject exams. This local practice bank follows the official curriculum and examination-outline themes but uses 100 original MCQs for practice.
Time Limit
Often 75 minutes in many 3+1+2 provincial schedules, such as Hubei's 2026 Chemistry slot from 8:30 to 9:45 on June 9; Shanghai lists a 60-minute Chemistry graded exam in 2026, and Zhejiang selected-subject exams are 90 minutes. Confirm the current schedule locally.
Passing Score
No national pass mark. Chemistry contributes to admissions through provincial score or grade-conversion rules when selected; provincial control lines, institutional plans, subject requirements, and ranking determine outcomes.
Exam / Certification Fees
Varies by province or municipality; registration and any exam fee are handled by provincial admissions examination authorities.
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: No single national pass rate applies to Chemistry because Gaokao admissions are ranked and province-administered with different subject models, score conversions, and enrollment plans.. Exam sponsor website
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Official sources
- Ministry of Education 2026 Ordinary Higher-Education Admissions Notice
- MOE Ordinary High School Curriculum Standards 2017 Edition, 2020 Revision
- NEEA 2019 Gaokao Chemistry Examination Outline PDF
- MOE/NEEA Expert Commentary on 2021 Gaokao Chemistry
- Hubei Education Examinations Authority 2026 Gaokao Schedule Notice
- Guangdong Academic Proficiency Examination Implementation Measures
- Shanghai Education Examinations Authority 2026 Graded Exam Schedule
- Zhejiang Selected-Subject Examination Implementation Measures
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Chemical Concepts and Stoichiometry
Mole concept, molar mass, gas molar volume, solution concentration, chemical and ionic equations, conservation of mass, oxidation numbers, redox balancing, limiting reagents, empirical formulas, and percent yield.
Atomic Structure, Periodicity, and Bonding
Atomic composition, isotopes, electron configuration, periodic law, ionization energy, electronegativity, ionic and covalent bonding, VSEPR, intermolecular forces, crystal structures, and structure-property analysis.
Reaction Principles, Equilibrium, and Electrochemistry
Enthalpy, Hess's law, reaction rate, catalysts, equilibrium constants, Le Chatelier reasoning, acids and bases, buffers, Ksp, galvanic cells, electrolysis, corrosion, and industrial process control.
Organic Chemistry and Materials
Hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, esters, functional groups, isomerism, addition, substitution, oxidation, esterification, polymers, alloys, silicon materials, and synthetic-material contexts.
Experiment, Inquiry, and Chemical Contexts
Experimental apparatus, titration, gas preparation and collection, chromatography, separation and purification, qualitative ion and gas tests, safety, error analysis, data interpretation, green chemistry, energy, environment, and real industrial scenarios.
Preparing for the Gaokao Chemistry Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No national pass mark. Chemistry contributes to admissions through provincial score or grade-conversion rules when selected; provincial control lines, institutional plans, subject requirements, and ranking determine outcomes.
- Assessment: Gaokao Chemistry is administered through China's national/provincial ordinary higher-education admissions framework. In many 3+1+2 reform provinces, Chemistry is one of the reselected academic-proficiency selective subjects chosen from Chemistry, Biology, Geography, and Ideological and Political Education; it is commonly a 100-point, 75-minute written subject with selected-response and non-choice chemical reasoning tasks. Exact item counts, paper structure, score conversion, test date, and admissions use are province-specific. Regional exceptions matter: Shanghai's 2026 Chemistry graded exam is scheduled for 60 minutes, and Zhejiang's selected-subject implementation measures use 90-minute selected-subject exams. This local practice bank follows the official curriculum and examination-outline themes but uses 100 original MCQs for practice.
- Time limit: Often 75 minutes in many 3+1+2 provincial schedules, such as Hubei's 2026 Chemistry slot from 8:30 to 9:45 on June 9; Shanghai lists a 60-minute Chemistry graded exam in 2026, and Zhejiang selected-subject exams are 90 minutes. Confirm the current schedule locally.
- Exam / certification fees: Varies by province or municipality; registration and any exam fee are handled by provincial admissions examination authorities. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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Gaokao Chemistry: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gaokao Chemistry a 100-question multiple-choice exam?
No. Official Chemistry papers vary by province and normally combine selected-response with constructed-response or fill-in chemical reasoning. This page contains 100 original four-option MCQs for local practice, so the 100 count refers to this practice bank.
How long is the Gaokao Chemistry exam?
Many 3+1+2 provinces use a 75-minute Chemistry selected-subject slot; Hubei's 2026 schedule lists Chemistry from 8:30 to 9:45 on June 9. Other local systems differ: Shanghai lists a 60-minute Chemistry graded exam in 2026, while Zhejiang selected-subject exams are 90 minutes.
What score is needed to pass Gaokao Chemistry?
There is no national pass score for Chemistry. In provinces where Chemistry is selected, the score or converted grade contributes to admissions ranking under local rules and university subject-combination requirements.
Does every province use the same Chemistry paper?
No. Chemistry paper structure, scoring conversion, timing, and whether it is part of a 3+1+2 selected-subject model, graded exam, or other local arrangement depend on the province or municipality.
What should I practice besides these MCQs?
Use your province's official or released full papers, timed non-choice experiment and calculation problems, industrial-flowchart questions, organic synthesis reasoning, data-table interpretation, and a topic-coded error log.
What topics are most important for Gaokao Chemistry review?
Official curriculum and outline guidance emphasize basic concepts, structure and periodicity, chemical reaction principles, inorganic and organic substances, experimental inquiry, and chemistry in materials, energy, environment, life, and society.