SPM Chemistry Practical Test 2025: Important Topics & Tips

SPM Chemistry Practical Test 2025 will take place on 18 November 2025, Tuesday. Chemistry Practice Test Paper 3 will assess students’ skills in handling tools and materials correctly, making observations, recording data, and performing experimental steps accurately. Visit www.moe.gov.my to download a PDF of the SPM 2025 Schedule to find out the full schedule of the 2025 Malaysian Certificate of Examination.

Chemistry Practice Test Paper 3 tests important concepts in Chemistry topics such as measuring substances, chemical reactions, preparing solutions, handling chemicals and calculating experimental results.

The total marks for Paper 3 are 15 marks which contribute to the overall grade of the Chemistry subject for SPM.​​

Refer to the format, sample questions and important tips of the SPM Chemistry Practical test 2025 below.

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SPM Chemistry Practical Test

The SPM Chemistry Practical Test is the practical component of the Malaysian Certificate of Education exam that assesses students’ skills in performing science experiments directly in the laboratory.

It assesses students’ ability to use laboratory equipment and materials correctly, make observations and data measurements, record experiment results, analyze data, and draw conclusions based on the concepts of Chemistry learned.

This test is compulsory for students taking the subject of Chemistry and is conducted in a period of around 45 minutes.

The format is a structured question that involves preparing the apparatus, performing experiments, collecting data, recording, and drawing graphs if needed.

The marks from this practical test will be taken into account in the final SPM assessment for the subject of Chemistry.

SPM Paper 3 Chemistry Practical Test Session Schedule 2025

• Date: November 18, 2025
• Time: Depends on the session
• Location: Designated school laboratory
• Conference format: Depends on the number of candidates in each school

Format

• This practical test is Paper 3 (Code 4541/3) which assesses the candidate’s scientific and manipulative skills.
• It contains one structured subjective question item that the candidate must answer.
• The duration of the test is 45 minutes.
• Total marks are 15 marks.
• Candidates will be given a starting time of 5 minutes to review the list of apparatus and materials, read the questions and plan the experiment.
• Candidates are not allowed to use the apparatus during the first five minutes to allow them to read the instructions and plan the procedure.
• The next question involves the practical implementation of the experiment based on the instructions given.
• Students need to record observations and quantitative data accurately and systematically.
• Then, questions require students to make calculations using the data obtained, usually involving relevant Chemical formulas.
• If necessary, students are also asked to draw a graph based on the experimental data with the correct axis labels and units.
• Finally, the question asks students to draw conclusions from the results of the experiment as well as identify the causes of possible errors.

Example Questions

Refer to the example of Chemistry question paper 3 (Chemistry Practical Test) SPM MRSM year 2024 below:

Download MRSM Chemistry Practical Question Paper 2024 PDF below:

Important topics of the SPM Chemistry Practical Test 2025

The SPM Chemistry Practical Test 2025 usually covers the basic topics and practical experiments found in the SPM Chemistry syllabus. Among them are:

• Measuring and preparing solutions
• Chemical reactions and the regulation of reaction rates
• Determination of pH and acid-bes titration
• Refining, distillation and crystallization
• Solubility of salts and electrolytes
• Determination of mass and molecular formula by calculation
• Oxidation-reduction reactions
• Preparation and control of temperature in chemical reactions
• Physical and chemical observations of substances

Tips for answering the SPM Chemistry Practical Test 2025

• Read the questions and check the apparatus carefully.
• Make sure each instrument reading has a consistent decimal point. For example, all readings of length, temperature, volume are recorded with the same decimal place so that the data is uniform and does not lose marks.
• Focus on handling chemical solutions. Avoid touching solutions with hands, read material labels correctly and use tools in a safe manner (eg: hold reagent bottle with label facing palm).
• Plan the experimental steps clearly based on the question. Outline important tasks to get accurate and complete data.
• Record data in an orderly and complete manner including all observations such as color, smell, temperature changes, gases and others.
• Use a scientific calculator for calculations and make sure math operations are accurate.
• Draw precise graphs with complete labels, appropriate scale and precise data points.
• Always practice laboratory safety and follow the instructions of teachers and supervisors.
• Stay calm & revise answers if there is extra time.

Also refer to the video below:

Important dates for SPM 2025 – KPM

• Malay Speaking Test: 3 – 6 November 2025
• Science Practical Test (Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemistry): 17, 18 and 19 November 2025
• Additional Science Practical Test: 19 November 2025
• English Speaking Test: 10 – 13 November 2025
• Malay and English Listening Test: 20 November 2025.
• Written Exam: 25 November – 23 December 2025

Download PDF: 2025 Malaysia Certificate Examination Time Table

More Information

For any further information, please visit the Official Portal of the Malaysian Ministry of Education Examination Board (LPKPM), the Official Portal of the Malaysian Ministry of Education (KPM) or the School or State Education Department Website.

Finally, good luck!

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