Do we get a periodic table during MCAT?

[Monkeymaniac]

Do we get a periodic table during MCAT? or is it expected that we memorize some of the common ions? Thanks in advance!

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[just one]

yes, a periodic table is available.

 

[badmintondr]

If you mean common ions to mean common polyatomic ions then yes, you do need to know some common polyatomic ions such as So4 (2-)

But the periodic table will be displayed to you when you click on a button called "Exhibit"

 

[pick8]

Yes - there is a periodic table available for the test. Know, however, that it's a bare bones table, only including each elements' abbreviation, atomic number, and mass. You'll need to memorize everything else (horizontal/vertical trends, ionic states, etc).

 

[plsfoldthx]

Yes, but I would emphasize that you should know all the abbreviations for the elements because that's all they provide.

 

[LostInStudy]

Yea, if you're not really familiar then the abbreviations can get confusing. I was a chem wiz and in the beginning when some passages talked about obscure elements I got uncomfortable because I wasn't super familiar with their letters.

On a lighter note, I don't think I would have taken this test if they did require you to memorize the periodic table. Would anyone else still take it if there was no periodic table?

-LIS

 

[plsfoldthx]

Yea, if you're not really familiar then the abbreviations can get confusing. I was a chem wiz and in the beginning when some passages talked about obscure elements I got uncomfortable because I wasn't super familiar with their letters.

On a lighter note, I don't think I would have taken this test if they did require you to memorize the periodic table. Would anyone else still take it if there was no periodic table?

-LIS

Depends if they ask me questions like what's the electron configuration of Palladium or don't give me the molar mass for calculations. But I probably would've made some sort of silly mnemonic and scribbled it down real fast during the tutorial.

 

[cdnwpg]

So do we receive a physical sheet of paper which displays the periodic table or is it displayed on the screen?

I realize this is an elementary question but please bear with me as I am studying for the MCAT without the benefit of a prep company lol.

 

[plsfoldthx]

So do we receive a physical sheet of paper which displays the periodic table or is it displayed on the screen?

I realize this is an elementary question but please bear with me as I am studying for the MCAT without the benefit of a prep company lol.

It's not on scratch paper. There is a button on every page of the PS and BS that says "exhibit". If you click it, a periodic table will appear which will cover the entire screen.

 

[cdnwpg]

It's not on scratch paper. There is a button on every page of the PS and BS that says "exhibit". If you click it, a periodic table will appear which will cover the entire screen.

Thanks!

 

[AmirMullick3]

Found this thread via google so sorry for reviving it but does anyone have an IMAGE of what the provided periodic table will look like? Or any insight on its visualization so i can know what to expect?

 

[dsoz]

I believe that it is the same as on the AAMC practice tests. You can get one test for free, then there are more to buy for a small fee (like $20 each...). It has been a few years, so I could be a little fuzzy on the details.

I think it is just a basic PT. symbols, atomic numbers, and maybe the masses. I don't think it includes the names. But many of the names can be figured out from the symbols if you have familiarity with the elements.

dsoz

 

[sniderwes]

Can you Ctrl+F to find an element's location on the table? Or is that disabled =(

 

[1TB4RKSB4CK]

nvm

 

[sniderwes]

nvm

Hahaha you fell for it! I see you with that edit cover up!

 

[1TB4RKSB4CK]

I haven't been on SDN in a while lmao