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Chemistry aptitude test

Zombie - 8-2-2015 at 20:33

I saw Berts post containing the chemistry test. I also saw how some of it was subjective or called for conjecture.

Adding to that I could not get the test to move off of the first page (don't know why) so I looked up a few aptitude tests, and found one that requires a real understanding of chemistry to even attempt a shot at a good "score".

I can not understand 90% of it so I assign myself an "F".

Perhaps as time passes I can re-take the test, and see how my knowledge is increasing.

I'm also VERY curious as to how many here are in my shoes, and how many "real" chemists there are on this site. I also hope this is helpful for others if not amusing for the pros.

http://www.moalims.com/mcqs/QuestionAnswers?id=496&title...

j_sum1 - 8-2-2015 at 20:42

I started it but gave up on it. Questions are not worded well. Non-standard items like gms for grams. And I reported one incorrect answer before I had done five questions. I am sure there are better around.

Zombie - 8-2-2015 at 22:37

Is there a test you can recommend?
I'd like to sort of monitor my progress in a verifiable way.
That may sound silly to some.I see a quantitative value in this approach.

Sulaiman - 9-2-2015 at 07:09

There are loads of chemistry quizes here http://www.rsc.org/learn-chemistry/wiki/Quiz:Overview

via the same site,check out Chemspider .. nice 3D models of most common chemicals http://www.chemspider.com/

MrHomeScientist - 9-2-2015 at 07:33

I tried taking the chemistry GRE practice exam a while back: https://www.ets.org/gre/subject/about/content/chemistry

I felt like most of it was organic, though, which I'm no good at. Still, it's an official chemistry exam!

gardul - 9-2-2015 at 09:38

Quote: Originally posted by MrHomeScientist  
I tried taking the chemistry GRE practice exam a while back: https://www.ets.org/gre/subject/about/content/chemistry

I felt like most of it was organic, though, which I'm no good at. Still, it's an official chemistry exam!


I struggled with the Organic and Physical chemistry.

Zombie - 9-2-2015 at 10:00

Very helpful sites. Thank you guys.
Some point today will reveal just how ignorant I am.

Chem Spider I have come across before. It's been very helpful in relating to the drawings of molecules I have seen.
It's in my bookmarks .

blogfast25 - 9-2-2015 at 10:36

Rather than try and pass pissy little "Chemistry aptitude tests" just study chemistry at GCSE/A level and be done with it.

What if the test shows you have 'low aptitude'? If you had a small penis would you decide not to have sex anymore?

File these tests under 'Hello', 'Heat' and other horoscopic pages. I'm surprised a moderator here even came up with suggesting such a test.

http://www.chemguide.co.uk/ is one of the best resources for home learning in that field.

[Edited on 9-2-2015 by blogfast25]

The Volatile Chemist - 9-2-2015 at 10:41

Quote: Originally posted by blogfast25  
Rather than try and pass pissy little "Chemistry aptitude tests" just study chemistry at GCSE/A level and be done with it.

What if the test shows you have 'low aptitude'? If you had a small penis would you decide not to have sex anymore?

File these tests under 'Hello', 'Heat' and other horoscopic pages. I'm surprised a moderator here even came up with suggesting such a test.

http://www.chemguide.co.uk/ is one of the best resources for home learning in that field.

[Edited on 9-2-2015 by blogfast25]

Indeed, I love that website, helped me understand coordination best.

blogfast25 - 9-2-2015 at 11:24

Quote: Originally posted by The Volatile Chemist  
Indeed, I love that website, helped me understand coordination best.


Glad to hear it.

Chemguide is far from the ultimate authority on anything but that's not its goal either. As far as base knowledge acquisition goes, suitable for later foraging into more fundamentalist stuff, it's about as 'good as it gets'.

Zombie - 9-2-2015 at 15:06

I have been using several sites, and constant searching for answers. More or less a backwards approach. I never thought about any sort of "test" until I saw Bert's post, and I do believe a base line test is a good idea no matter what the field of study.

Aptitude tests have always been my personal favorites because of their common sense approach more so than strict factual structure.
I always test well on aptitude tests.

Now Chemguide looks like what I have been searching for. A structured site to learn from.
I found some time ago that University of Hawaii lectures from the Pharmacology department are on line, and I have been working with these.
Obviously a firm grasp on Chemistry is mandatory to follow any of the "branch" sciences.
You fellas have provided me the missing link between "on line" learning, and "on site" interaction.

Granted my approach may be home spun, with hit, and miss context but Learning is learning. No matter how it is achieved.
You all may not realize how helpful you are.
Thanks!

blogfast25 - 9-2-2015 at 16:41

Quote: Originally posted by Zombie  
I have been using several sites, and constant searching for answers. More or less a backwards approach. I never thought about any sort of "test" until I saw Bert's post, and I do believe a base line test is a good idea no matter what the field of study.

Aptitude tests have always been my personal favorites because of their common sense approach more so than strict factual structure.
I always test well on aptitude tests.



No, aptitude tests are crap and useless obnoxious nonsense and that's final. :mad:

We also know they are popular in a certain large country and why.

Zombie - 9-2-2015 at 16:49

Do I walk thru the open door, or act as if I didn't notice, and walk away... Hmmmm!



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blogfast25 - 9-2-2015 at 16:55

And Christopher Walken is a reactionary bigot and general imbecile.

Zombie - 9-2-2015 at 16:58

LOL!!! I love the guys movies. He's one of a kind of.:D

blogfast25 - 9-2-2015 at 17:09

Whatever makes you happy.

Zombie - 9-2-2015 at 17:22



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blogfast25 - 9-2-2015 at 17:28

Zzzzzzzz....

Molecular Manipulations - 10-2-2015 at 14:04

I did the first 8 pages and got all but one pissy significant figure question wrong cause I went through too fast.
I agree with j_sum1, they could've done a better job wording the questions.
Quote: Originally posted by blogfast25  
If you had a small penis would you decide not to have sex anymore?

Quite the contrary, sounds to me like a reason for more sex. But what do you mean by "anymore"? Like: "I've been having sex for years, but now that I've discovered my penis is small (by watching too much porn perhaps), I've gotta find a new hobby, like candle collecting, don't need a pair for that!"

gardul - 10-2-2015 at 14:12

I might have missed something here. What did walken say/do that makes him a bigot. I tend not to follow these peoples lives and what they do. So enlighten me!

blogfast25 - 10-2-2015 at 14:54

Quote: Originally posted by gardul  
I might have missed something here. What did walken say/do that makes him a bigot. I tend not to follow these peoples lives and what they do. So enlighten me!


No, sorry. No politics on this part of the site.

Zombie - 10-2-2015 at 15:26

I think he "Wrang da wrong fellas Cowbell."... " “You got the wrong guy, ace!”

gardul - 10-2-2015 at 15:27

Quote: Originally posted by blogfast25  
Quote: Originally posted by gardul  
I might have missed something here. What did walken say/do that makes him a bigot. I tend not to follow these peoples lives and what they do. So enlighten me!


No, sorry. No politics on this part of the site.


I understand that. If you want, or choose to could you explain it in a U2U if you get a chance? If not that's fine as well.