Welcome to Chem Lab! In this event, teams will complete one or more tasks and answer a series of questions involving the science processes of chemistry focused in the areas of Stoichiometry and Equilibrium.
The information below should not be interpreted as an extension of the rules. You can find free online copies of the current rules for download on the 2025 Rules page of the Science Olympiad website. The official rules in the current Rules Manual take precedence.
Tips on Data Collection (PDF) - an excellent overview of the use of several data collection devices from Texas Instruments including sensors and probes; stations at tournaments may incorporate these devices
SO Store & Ward's Science Materials
Official Ward's Science Science Olympiad Chem Lab Kit - must have a school account for regulated chemical shipping
Official Ward's Science Science Olympiad Lab Equipment Kit
Texas Instruments makes material available to Science Olympiad teams through their Educator Loan program. Teams interested in borrowing equipment to practice with learn more about this program here.
Practice Problems & Tests
Current Topic Tests - Equilibrium & Chemical Reactions/Stoichiometry
