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Key Facts: Chemistry Exam
Chemistry is a current separately selectable YTL Matriculation Examination humanities/natural sciences test.
Candidates answer up to 7 of 11 tasks; maximum score is 120 points.
Each test day lasts six hours in the digital Abitti environment.
2026 fees are €38 (spring) or €41 (autumn) per test.
Maximum two humanities/natural-science tests per examination period (one per day).
Official papers are taken in Finnish or Swedish; this bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation.
Assessment uses modular task types and Bloom/Krathwohl–Anderson cognitive levels per YTL guidance.
Practice Finland Ylioppilastutkinto Chemistry with 100 original study MCQs covering core lukio knowledge, application, and exam strategy. Official test is a 6-hour digital paper (up to 7/11 tasks, max 120 points).
Sample Chemistry Practice Questions
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1Which subatomic particle has a relative charge of +1 and a relative mass of approximately 1 u?
2An atom of carbon-12 has 6 protons. How many neutrons does it have?
3Which element is in Group 17 (halogens) of the periodic table?
4Which type of bonding typically forms between a metal and a non-metal?
5What is the ground-state electron configuration of a neutral oxygen atom (Z = 8)?
6Across a period, atomic radius generally decreases from left to right mainly because
7Which molecule is nonpolar overall despite containing polar bonds?
8According to VSEPR theory, what is the electron-domain geometry of methane (CH4)?
9Which intermolecular force is primarily responsible for the unusually high boiling point of water?
10What is the oxidation state of sulfur in the sulfate ion SO4 2-?
About the Chemistry Exam
The Finnish Matriculation Examination Chemistry is a current national Matriculation Examination subject test administered by YTL. It assesses knowledge and maturity based on Finland's general upper secondary (lukio) curriculum in Chemistry. Official digital paper: answer up to 7 of 11 tasks (max 120 points) in six hours. Scope emphasis: structure, bonding, quantitative chemistry, physical chemistry concepts, organic chemistry, and applications. This OpenExamPrep bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts, judgment, and analysis. It is not an official translation or a full simulation of essay/data/constructed-response production.
Exam sponsor: Matriculation Examination Board (Ylioppilastutkintolautakunta, YTL). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Digital humanities and natural sciences test in Chemistry. YTL publishes 9–11 tasks depending on subject; candidates answer a prescribed subset (physics/chemistry/biology: up to 7 of 11; other humanities/natural-science subjects: up to 5 of 9). For Chemistry: answer a maximum of 7 questions out of 11. Maximum score 120. Item types may include essays, multiple-choice modules, drawing/data analysis, and mixed materials (text, images, video, maps, statistics). Two test days per examination period; maximum two humanities/natural-science tests per period (one per day).
Time Limit
6 hours
Passing Score
Relative grades L (laudatur), E (eximia cum laude approbatur), M (magna cum laude approbatur), C (cum laude approbatur), B (lubenter approbatur), A (approbatur), or I (improbatur). Score-to-grade thresholds are set after each examination period by the Matriculation Examination Board; there is no fixed national percentage cut-score published in advance.
Exam / Certification Fees
€38 per test (spring 2026); €41 per test (autumn 2026). Fee for a request for administrative review: €56 (spring 2026) / €60 (autumn 2026). Candidates subject to extended compulsory education may take some tests free of charge. (Official YTL examination fees page.)
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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.
Structure and bonding
Atoms, molecules, and intermolecular forces.
Quantitative chemistry
Moles, concentrations, and stoichiometry.
Physical chemistry concepts
Energy, rates, equilibrium.
Organic and applied chemistry
Carbon chemistry and real-world applications.
Preparing for the Chemistry Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Relative grades L (laudatur), E (eximia cum laude approbatur), M (magna cum laude approbatur), C (cum laude approbatur), B (lubenter approbatur), A (approbatur), or I (improbatur). Score-to-grade thresholds are set after each examination period by the Matriculation Examination Board; there is no fixed national percentage cut-score published in advance.
- Assessment: Digital humanities and natural sciences test in Chemistry. YTL publishes 9–11 tasks depending on subject; candidates answer a prescribed subset (physics/chemistry/biology: up to 7 of 11; other humanities/natural-science subjects: up to 5 of 9). For Chemistry: answer a maximum of 7 questions out of 11. Maximum score 120. Item types may include essays, multiple-choice modules, drawing/data analysis, and mixed materials (text, images, video, maps, statistics). Two test days per examination period; maximum two humanities/natural-science tests per period (one per day).
- Time limit: 6 hours
- Exam / certification fees: €38 per test (spring 2026); €41 per test (autumn 2026). Fee for a request for administrative review: €56 (spring 2026) / €60 (autumn 2026). Candidates subject to extended compulsory education may take some tests free of charge. (Official YTL examination fees page.) Official sources
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Finnish Matriculation Examination Chemistry test?
It is a current national subject test administered by the Matriculation Examination Board (YTL), assessing lukio-curriculum knowledge and maturity in Chemistry.
What is the official format?
A six-hour digital Abitti examination. Candidates answer up to 7 of 11 tasks for a maximum of 120 points. Tasks may include materials, multiple-choice modules, essays, and data analysis.
What is the 2026 fee?
€38 per test in spring 2026 and €41 per test in autumn 2026 according to the official YTL examination fees page.
Are OpenExamPrep questions official past papers?
No. They are original English-language MCQ study questions. They reinforce concepts and judgment but do not replace official constructed-response practice in Finnish or Swedish.
How are grades assigned?
Grades are L, E, M, C, B, A, or I. Thresholds are set by YTL after each examination period using standardised scoring procedures.
How many humanities/natural science tests can I take per period?
A maximum of two: one on each of the two designated humanities/natural-science test days in an examination period.