Chem Lab
Division: C – High School
Event Rules: See the National Rule Manual.
National Event Page: Here
Clarifications:
12/1/25: At all 2026 NC Regional tournaments, teams must bring the following items for the lab portion:
- 4 – Test Tubes (glass preferred, easier to see reaction)
- 1 – Test Tube Holder / Rack
- 1 – Well plate
- 3-4 – Droppers and/or pipettes
- Gloves for each team member
- Apron or lab coat for each team member
- Safety goggles for each team member
Description:
Teams will complete one or more tasks and answer a series of questions involving the scientific processes of chemistry focused in the areas of chemical reactions/stoichiometry and kinetics.
Materials:
Each participant must bring safety equipment, a writing implement, and may bring a stand alone calculator of any type. Each participant may bring one 8.5×11″ sheet of paper, which may be in a sheet protector sealed by tape or laminated, with information on both sides in any form and from any source. Teams should bring any or all of the items listed on the Division C Chemistry Events Lab Equipment List, posted on soinc.org. Participants must wear goggles, an apron or lab coat and have skin covered from the neck down to the wrist and toes. Hair must be tied back.
Supervisors will provide any required reagents, additional glassware, and/or references that are needed for the tasks.
Scoring:
High score wins. Ties will be broken by pre-selected questions. Failure to clean area or bringing prohibited lab equipment to the event will result in penalties.
Common Mistakes:
Be sure to wear the appropriate safety attire! Students will not be allowed to compete without proper equipment.
Event Resources:
Chem Lab 2018 Coaches Clinic Presentation (2019 rules)
Equilibrium Hands-On Demo
Chem Collective Virtual Labs
