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Can you recall the formulas and names of common chemical compounds? Test your chemistry knowledge!

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What is the chemical formula for water?

About Chemical Compounds Quiz

Chemical Compounds Quiz is a free memory games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Can you recall the formulas and names of common chemical compounds? Test your chemistry knowledge! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.

A few sample questions

  1. 1. What is the chemical formula for water?

    Answer: H2O

  2. 2. What is the common name for sodium chloride?

    Answer: Table salt

  3. 3. What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

    Answer: CO2

  4. 4. Which compound has the formula NaHCO3 and is commonly used in baking?

    Answer: Baking soda

  5. 5. What is the chemical formula for methane, the main component of natural gas?

    Answer: CH4

Frequently asked questions

What's a good follow-up after Chemical Compounds Quiz?

If you enjoyed this memory games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.

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Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.

Will I lose my progress if I close the page?

Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Chemical Compounds Quiz fits comfortably in one sitting.

How many questions are in Chemical Compounds Quiz?

Chemical Compounds Quiz has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.

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