New York State · NYS P–12 Science Learning Standards
Physical Science: Chemistry Regents Tutoring & Test Prep
Personalized one-on-one Physical Science: Chemistry Regents coursework support and exam preparation with Vinai.
Major Areas / Sections Covered
Matter & Energy
- Elements
- Compounds
- Mixtures
- Phases
- Heating / cooling curves
- Heat (q = mcΔT, q = mHf, q = mHv)
Atomic Structure
- Protons
- Neutrons
- Electrons
- Isotopes
- Bohr model
- Energy levels
- Ground vs. excited state
- Bright-line spectra
Periodic Table
- Atomic radius
- Ionization energy
- Electronegativity
- Metallic / nonmetallic character
- Alkali metals
- Halogens
- Noble gases
- Transition metals
Bonding
- Ionic
- Covalent (polar / nonpolar)
- Metallic
- Symmetry
- Intermolecular forces
- Hydrogen bonding
Stoichiometry & Formulas
- Empirical
- Molecular
- Naming and writing chemical formulas
- Moles ↔ grams ↔ particles
- Percent composition
- Mole ratios in equations
Chemical Reactions
- Synthesis
- Decomposition
- Single & double replacement
- Combustion
- Mass conservation
- Coefficients
- Predicting products
Solutions, Kinetics & Equilibrium
- Molarity
- Parts per million
- Solubility curves
- Reaction rate factors
- Le Châtelier's principle
Acids, Bases & Salts
- Arrhenius theory
- Strong vs. weak acids and bases
- pH scale
- Titration calculations
- Indicators
Organic Chemistry (Intro)
- Alkanes
- Alkenes
- Alkynes
- Isomers
- Alcohols
- Esters
- Organic acids
- Aldehydes & ketones (recognition)
Redox & Nuclear Chemistry
- Oxidation numbers
- Half-reactions
- Electrochemical cells (voltaic vs. electrolytic)
- Alpha / beta / gamma decay
- Half-life
- Fission vs. fusion
Exam Format
Question Count
45–55 questions; the exact total varies by test form
Question Types
Approximately 60% four-choice multiple-choice and 40% constructed-response; all questions are worth 1 raw credit
Organization
9–11 phenomenon-based question clusters with multiple stimuli
Testing Time
3 hours
Delivery
Paper examination administered at school
Scoring
Raw credits are converted to a Regents scale score
Tools
Scientific calculator required; graphing calculator permitted; 2025 Edition Chemistry Reference Tables provided
Current Exam
Physical Science: Chemistry under the NYS P–12 Science Learning Standards, first administered June 2026
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