From the Periodic Table of Elements to balancing equations, beginning teachers must be well-prepared for the challenges of teaching chemistry. Prepare yourself for the WEST-E Chemistry certification exam with this guide, which covers the competencies/skills found on the WEST-E Chemistry test. Also covered in this guide are the following sub-areas: matter and energy; heat, thermodynamics, and thermochemistry; atomic and nuclear structure; nomenclature; the mole, chemical bonding, and geometry; periodicity and radioactivity; chemical reactions; biochemistry and organic chemistry; solutions and solubility; acid/base chemistry; history and nature of science; science, technology and social perspectives; and mathematics, measurement, and data management; laboratory procedures and safety. Reinforce your study and test-taking skills with the practice test section, which includes sample questions with detailed answer rationales and sample essays with responses.