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:
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.