International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ)

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Join over 100,000 students from 21 countries and regions
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Founded in 1982 by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute
Inspiration
Inspired students to pursue careers in Chemistry and STEM
Grades
Open to students
from grades 7-12
Six divisions
Six divisions can be selected for different students

Introduction

 

Founded in 1917, the RACI acts as the key body advocating the interests and activities of the chemical sciences with over 4000 members across Australia. The RACI plays a leading role in promoting the science, practice and positive impact of chemistry to the public, educational sector, industry and government through creating educational initiatives.

The International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ) is organized by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Since its inception in 1982, it has attracted over 100,000 students from 21 countries and regions annually, and translated into 7 languages. The innovative and engaging questions are designed by chemistry educators over two years, covering both curriculum-based content and stimulating secondary school students to apply their knowledge to new scenarios. It provides a major focus on the relevance of chemistry in an exciting and stimulating way, helping to develop their abilities in information extraction, observation, and problem-solving. ICQ has garnered widespread recognition from teachers and students worldwide.

Students will only be competing with other students from their country or state, in the same year level. Six divisions suits for students in grades 7-12. The content includes but is not limited to: the material’s structure, isotopes, half-lives and radiation, atomic model, periodic table,chemical bonding, reactants and products, chemical equations, chemical reactions, molecular structural formulae, chemical process flow, types and nature of chemical reactions, acids and bases, combustion, redox reactions, respiration and photosynthesis, etc.

Global Participation Distribution

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STUDENTS
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COUNTRIES AND REGIONS
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SINCE

● GERMANY
● AUSTRIA
● KUWAIT
● UAE

● OMAN
● YEMEN
● INDIA
● SRI LANKA

● CHINA
● TAIWAN, CHINA
● THAILAND
● VIETNAM

● PHILIPPINES
● MALAYSIA
● BRUNEI
● INDONESIA

● PAPUA NEW
GUINEA
● AUSTRALIA

● SAMOA
● FIJI
● NEW ZEALAND

Rules and Awards

Date

27th April, 2024 (Saturday) 10:00-11:00

Locations

Paper-based in partnering school (online service application accepted)

Type

Individual test

Format

30 multiple choice questions

Participants

Grade 7-12

Divisions
  • Junior Division 1: Chinese and English, Grade 7
  • Junior Division 2: Chinese and English, Grade 8
  • Intermediate 1: English, Grade 9
  • Intermediate 2: English, Grade 10
  • Senior: English, Grade 11
  • Final: English, Grade 12
Awards
  • Excellence: Students who obtain a perfect score receive a Label Pin
  • High Distinction: Top 10%
  • Distinction: Top 30%
  • Credit: Top 50%

* Certificates are awarded by comparing student results in the same grade. A student who has participated in the competition and received no higher award will receive a certificate of participation. Subject to the actual awards

Registration Details

Deadline

June. 25, 2024

Registration

Registration organized by schools

Recommendations

Recommended by Regional Coordinators and Chemistry Teachers

Recommended by Regional
Coordinators and Chemistry Teachers

Recommended by Participating Students in Previous Years

FAQ

1. REFUND POLICY
If, for some reason, the student is unable to attend after paying the fee, please contact us. If you apply before the registration deadline, 25% of the registration fee will be deducted as academic materials and service fees. If you apply after the registration deadline, no refund will be given.

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Eastern Region:Shanghai、Zhejiang、Jiangsu
Central Region:Henan
Southern Region:Guangdong、Guangxi、Fujian、Hainan、Hongkong、Macao、Taiwan
Western Region:Chongqing、Sichuan、Yunnan、Guizhou、Shanxi、Gansu、Qinghai、Tibet、Ningxia、Xinjiang
Central Region:Hunan、Hubei、Anhui、Jiangxi