Question 1
The graph shows the potential energy of the same reaction with and without a catalyst. Which statement describes how the catalyst changes the reaction?
Regents Chemistry exam dates 2027
Tuesday, January 26, 2027 in the 1:15 p.m. session, and Wednesday, June 23, 2027 in the 9:15 a.m. session. Check your reporting time with your school.
26 weeks, 104 hours in all
Start with Topic 2
Chemical Reactions: 36 of your hours. It is 9 of the 24 questions on our timed checks, 38%.
| Topic | Your hours | Share of the checks |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 2: Chemical Reactions | 36 | 38% |
| Topic 1: Structures and Properties of Matter | 32 | 33% |
| Topic 3: Energy | 12 | 13% |
| Topic 6: Engineering, Technology, and the Applications of Science | 8 | 8% |
| Topic 4: Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation | 4 | 4% |
| Topic 5: Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems | 4 | 4% |
Week by week
- Week 1Topic 2: Chemical Reactions
- Week 2Topic 2: Chemical Reactions
- Week 3Topic 2: Chemical Reactions
- Week 4Topic 2: Chemical Reactions
- Week 5Topic 2: Chemical Reactions
- Week 6Topic 2: Chemical Reactions
- Week 7Topic 2: Chemical Reactions
- Week 8Topic 2: Chemical Reactions
- Week 9Topic 2: Chemical Reactions
- Week 10Topic 1: Structures and Properties of Matter
- Week 11Topic 1: Structures and Properties of Matter
- Week 12Topic 1: Structures and Properties of Matter
- Week 13Topic 1: Structures and Properties of Matter
- Week 14Topic 1: Structures and Properties of Matter
- Week 15Topic 1: Structures and Properties of Matter
- Week 16Topic 1: Structures and Properties of Matter
- Week 17Topic 1: Structures and Properties of Matter
- Week 18Topic 3: Energy
- Week 19Topic 3: Energy
- Week 20Topic 3: Energy
- Week 21Topic 6: Engineering, Technology, and the Applications of Science
- Week 22Topic 6: Engineering, Technology, and the Applications of Science
- Week 23Topic 4: Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
- Week 24Topic 5: Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems
- Week 25A timed check and a set of question clusters, then review every lost credit
- Week 26A timed check and a set of question clusters, then review every lost credit
| January 2027 | Tuesday, January 26, 1:15 p.m. |
|---|---|
| June 2027 | Wednesday, June 23, 9:15 a.m. |
| Length | Three hours |
| Admission | After completing the required Investigations |
The 2027 examination periods
- January 2027: Physical Science: Chemistry is on Tuesday, January 26 at 1:15 p.m.
- June 2027: Physical Science: Chemistry is on Wednesday, June 23 at 9:15 a.m.
- Physical Setting/Chemistry is scheduled in the same sessions for students still taking the older exam.
Plan back from the date
Use the planner on this page: pick your exam and the hours you have each week, and it spreads them over the six topics by their share of the test and how sure you feel, with timed checks in the final weeks.
Try 2 questions
Question 2
| Temperature (K) | Volume (L) |
|---|---|
| 250 | 1.25 |
| 300 | 1.5 |
| 350 | 1.75 |
| 400 | 2 |
A student heats a gas in a cylinder with a freely moving piston, keeping the pressure constant, and records the volume at four kelvin temperatures. Which prediction for 500 K is supported by the data, and why?
Next step
Questions people ask
Is there a January 2027 Regents Chemistry exam?
Yes. Physical Science: Chemistry is scheduled for Tuesday, January 26, 2027, in the 1:15 p.m. session.
How long is the exam?
Students are permitted three hours.