Foundational Concept 4: Content Category 4E

Foundational Concept 4: Category 4E

Category 4E within foundational concept 4 of the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section of the MCAT specifically focuses on your knowledge of atoms. Category 4E is the fifth and final content category within foundational concept 4.

Overview of Foundational Concept 4, Category 4E

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the following subjects are prominently featured in category 4E within foundational concept 4:

  • Atoms
  • Nuclear Decay
  • Electronic Structure
  • Atomic Chemical Behavior

Also via the AAMC, the topics and subtopics you can expect to be tested on in category 4E include:

Foundational Concept 4 Category 4E

Photo: Association of American Medical Colleges

There isn’t a set time limit on category 4E within foundational concept 4, but you have 95 minutes to finish the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section of the MCAT.

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