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Upload a textbook chapter, lecture slides, notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl drafts flashcards you can edit, then schedules reviews with spaced repetition.

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Why build your own chemistry flashcards

Most ready-made chemistry flashcards PDF files cover a generic syllabus, not the exact chapters your instructor assigned. A set built from your own textbook chapter, lecture slides or lab notes tests what you will actually be asked.

  • Upload a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file, notes or a photo of a page.
  • Review and edit every card before you start studying.
  • Study free in the browser on the Free plan, with 3 generations per month.
  • Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month.
Example chemistry flashcards to practice
Avogadro's number6.022 × 10^23 particles per mole of a substance.
OxidationLoss of electrons by an atom, ion or molecule during a reaction.
Le Chatelier's principleA system at equilibrium shifts to partly counteract an applied change, such as added reactant.
MolarityMoles of solute per liter of solution, written as mol/L or M.
pH of a neutral solution at 25°C7, because [H+] equals [OH-] at 1 × 10^-7 M.
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Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes and photos of pages, which are read with text recognition.

Cards from your material

Every card comes from the chapter or slides you uploaded, so you study the terms your course actually uses.

Spaced repetition

Reviews are scheduled at intervals so chemistry terms and reactions stay in memory past the exam.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file, notes or a photo of a page.

Review the draft cards

Edit, merge or delete cards so each one matches what your instructor expects.

Study on a schedule

Work through due cards in the browser, and let spaced repetition pick what comes up next.

DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages, then drafts flashcards you can edit before studying. Spaced repetition schedules reviews so terms like stoichiometry and equilibrium stay in memory past the exam.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a chemistry unit?

Aim for one card per term, formula or reaction type, which usually means 40 to 80 cards for a single unit. Cut any card you cannot explain in your own words, and split long answers into two cards.

What chemistry topics work best as flashcards?

Definitions, named laws, units and reaction types suit flashcards because each has a short, checkable answer. Problem-solving topics like stoichiometry are better practiced as quiz questions with explanations.

Can I export my chemistry flashcards to PDF?

Yes, PDF export is included on the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The Free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser but does not include exports.

Is there a student discount?

Students get 40% off with a school email, and you can start without a credit card.

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