The General Chemistry section can be handled with ease. Some people go back and forth about if it contains more equations or concepts. I recommend knowing all the concepts and doing lots of practice problems for each, until the question type becomes automatic. There are a finite number of question ‘types’ that will appear and will become apparent with practice. The tools and models are all the same as a regular general chemistry course, with the addition of one thing.
- DAT Destroyer has decent sample general chemistry questions. However, the questions in the Berkeley Review chemistry books (listed in the above link to the Gen Chem page) are more effective. The question types are practically the same and Berkeley Review has better explanations and questions in general. If the only reason to purchase DAT Destroyer is for Gen Chem, I recommend just sticking to practice tests for ideas of the ‘level’ of question on the DAT. Note that the Berkeley Review is harder on purpose, and is beneficial because of it.
As for an approach, I recommend going through The Berkeley Review book covering any topic that is held below mastery. Afterwards on practice tests review the problems and know why each one is correct and why the others are incorrect. The DAT will try and ‘trick’ people taking it, try to identify where the trick is in the question.
If there is ever a topic or concept that is lacking, the Berkeley Review will clear it right back up. It is okay to get questions wrong! It is necessary for success!
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