Chemistry Olympiad Exams

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Local Chemistry Olympiad Exams

Approximately 10,000 U.S. students participate in local Chemistry Olympiad competitions. Exams are administered and coordinated by ACS local sections annually in March. Students are nominated for the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad competition based on exam scores and teacher recommendations.

Local Exams (2000-2012)
2013 local exam 2012 local exam 2011 local exam 2010 local exam	2009 local exam 2008 local exam 2007 local exam 2006 local exam	2005 local exam 2004 local exam 2003 local exam 2002 local exam	2001 local exam 2000 local exam

National Chemistry Olympiad Exams

The U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad national exam is a 3-part, 4.5 hour exam administered in late April by ACS local sections. Nearly 900 students participate in the competition each year.

Part I	Part II	Part III
Multiple Choice 90-minutes 60 multiple choice questions Covers broad chemistry topics	Problem Solving 105 minutes 8 written questions Covers chemical theories and models	Lab Practical 90 minutes 2 laboratory practicals Involves problem solving in the laboratory

National Exams (1999-2012)  Answer key included
2012 Part I Part II Part III	2011 Part I Part II Part III	2010 Part I Part II Part III	2009 Part I Part II Part III	2008 Part I Part II Part III
2007 Part I Part II Part III	2006 Part I Part II Part III	2005 Part I Part II Part III	2004 Part I Part II Part III	2003 Part I Part II Part III
2002 Part I Part II Part III	2001 Part I Part II Part III	2000 Part I Part II Part III	1999 Part I Part II Part III