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Students working hard on questions

General Chemistry Competition

The annual General Chemistry Competition is an event hosted by the Mt. SAC Chemistry Department to encourage and promote chemistry knowledge. All Mt. SAC students are encouraged to participate where they may win prizes.

General Chemistry Competition 2025

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The General Chemistry  Competition will return to Founder's Hall on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 from 4pm to 7pm! 

The competition is a pub-trivia style format where students will form groups of 4 and compete with other teams to win the top prize! Students registering as individuals will be placed on a team. Follow the links below to learn more and find out how to participate.

Important

Registration is now full. If you register after 4/11/25 8am, you are acknowledging that you will be put on a waitlist.

Students whose teammates have registered already, please continue to register yourself and fill out your team information.

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors and contributors!

This event would not be possible without them!

Wiley logo, ACS-San Gorgonio Section logo and Mt. SAC Associated Students Logo

  • Mt. SAC Chemistry Department
  • Mt. SAC Natural Sciences Division
  • Mt. SAC Associated Students
  • Mt. SAC STEM Center
  • American Chemical Society-San Gorgonio Section
  • Wiley
Frequently Asked Questions
    • How do I participate?

      Use the registration link above to sign up. ALL team members must sign up so that each member will receive email updates regarding the event. ALL team members MUST register or you will forfeit your spot!

      All students wanting to participate will also need to have paid their 'Associated Students Student Activities' fee and it will be verified by Associated Students. 

      Emails regarding participation will be sent out approximately 1-2 weeks before the event.

    • Can I sign up as an individual (ie: without a team)?

      Yes, individuals signing up without a team will be placed on an existing team.

    • What if I can't participate with my team anymore?

      Please email gcc@mtsac.edu as soon as possible so we can adjust accordingly.

    • When is the deadline to sign up?

      When 10 teams (4 members in each team) and/or 40 students have signed up, whichever comes first, but no later than 4/23/25.

      Emails to team members regarding the event will be sent out 1-2 weeks before the event.

    • How do I prepare for the event?

      It is recommended to review topics covered in general chemistry (CHEM 50 & CHEM 51). However, there will also be chemistry trivia questions available.

    • Questions?

      Email gcc@mtsac.edu with any questions. To request reasonable accessibility related accommodations, please contact the ACCESS Department at access@mtsac.edu at least five (5) business days in advance of the event.