CSET Science: Chemistry study plan

Map the full Chemistry subdomain list (atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, thermochemistry, kinetics, equilibrium, acids-bases, redox, organic/biochemistry basics, nuclear, lab safety) and rate personal confidence 1-5 on each to identify the three weakest areas

Build a one-page formula and constants sheet from memory, then correct it against a reference text and note every gap

Solve 20 atomic structure and electron configuration items (quantum numbers, orbital filling, periodic trends) and log each error by cause

Define the mole concept and molar mass conversions in your own words and complete 15 stoichiometry setup problems without a calculator shortcut

Distinguish ionic, covalent, metallic, and intermolecular forces and predict properties (melting point, conductivity, solubility) for 15 named substances

Draw Lewis structures, assign formal charges, and identify resonance and VSEPR geometry for 20 species

Apply gas laws and kinetic-molecular theory to solve 15 combined-law and partial-pressure problems

Explain how periodic trends (radius, ionization energy, electronegativity) follow from effective nuclear charge

Classify and balance 25 equations including combustion, precipitation, acid-base, and redox half-reactions

Perform limiting-reactant, percent-yield, and solution-molarity calculations on 20 multistep problems

Interpret solubility rules and net ionic equations for 10 reaction scenarios

Convert between molarity, molality, and mass percent and explain when each unit is appropriate

Calculate enthalpy changes using calorimetry data, Hess's law, and standard heats of formation for 12 problems

Predict spontaneity using Gibbs free energy, entropy, and enthalpy signs across all four sign combinations

Sketch and label heating curves and phase diagrams and answer 10 interpretation items

Explain collision theory and the effect of temperature, concentration, catalyst, and surface area on rate

Set up and solve ICE-table equilibrium problems for Kc, Kp, and Ksp, including Le Chatelier shifts, for 15 items

Calculate pH, pOH, Ka, Kb, and buffer behavior for strong and weak acids and bases across 15 problems

Assign oxidation numbers, balance redox equations in acidic and basic media, and identify galvanic cell components

Distinguish the three common nuclear decay modes and complete 8 half-life and decay-equation problems

Identify functional groups and predict simple reaction products for alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, carboxylic acids, and amines across 15 items

Relate the structure of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids to their biological roles

Apply lab safety rules, significant figures, and error analysis to 10 scenario-based questions

Interpret data from tables and graphs typical of chemistry experiments without relying on a figure reference

Re-drill the two lowest-scoring subdomains from the week 4 report until each reaches 85 percent accuracy on a fresh 15-item set

Practice explaining reasoning aloud for 10 constructed-response style prompts, each in under three minutes

Review the corrected formula sheet and error log and retire items you can now solve cold

Complete two 30-minute mixed drills under exam pacing with no notes

Take two full-length timed practice tests and score each by subdomain

Review every missed item and write the underlying concept, not just the correct answer, for each

Recite the formula sheet and key definitions from memory with no errors

Finalize a one-page pre-exam summary of the highest-yield facts and pacing strategy