General Chemistry

Gen Chem lab can be a confusing place. This post will explain the basic techniques, equipment, and safety information you need to know.

Here’s a general chemistry concept that frequently appears on the DAT. We’re talking about intermolecular forces, not to be confused with intRAmolecular forces, which bind the atoms within a single particle (i.e. covalent bonds, metallic bonds, ionic bonds).

The DAT general chemistry section expects you to be fluent in chemical compounds. For example, do you know the formula for chromate?

This is an important issue to address, because I feel a lot of study materials for the DAT sway pre-dental students in the wrong direction.

Here is a list of formulas you need to know for the DAT General Chemistry section. Feel free to print it out and use it when necessary. However, remember that you have to memorize these formulas and this cheat sheet will not be available on the real DAT.