GAOKAO Cheat Sheet 2026
The 30 highest-yield GAOKAO facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here β free, no sign-up.
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- The solubility product Ksp of AgCl is 1.8Γ10β»ΒΉβ°. The molar solubility of AgCl in pure water is: β 1.34Γ10β»β΅ M
- When the distance between two parallel plates of a capacitor (connected to a battery) is doubled, the capacitance: β Halves
- Evaluate the definite integral β«βΒ² (3xΒ² - 2x + 1) dx. β 6
- Using the limit definition, which expression correctly represents f'(a)? β lim_{hβ0} [f(a+h) - f(a)] / h
- Let f(x) = x^(1/3). Find f'(8). β 1/12
- What is the significance of Tier 1 and Tier 2 universities in the Gaokao system? β Tier 1 universities have higher cut-off scores and more prestigious programs.
- The nth term of an arithmetic sequence is given by aβ = 2n + 1. What is the common difference? β 2
- A 10 kg block falls freely from rest. After 3 seconds, what is its kinetic energy? (g = 10 m/sΒ²) β 4500 J
- The 'Coriolis effect' causes winds in the Northern Hemisphere to deflect: β To the right of their direction of motion
- If f(x) = xΒ³ + x, then f(x) is: β Odd function only
- A frequency table shows scores: 60 (5 students), 70 (8 students), 80 (7 students), 90 (5 students). What is the mode? β 70
- Which statement correctly describes Le Chatelier's principle? β A system at equilibrium shifts to partially offset any imposed stress
- If f(x) = xΒ² - 3x + 2 and g(x) = f(f(x)), find g'(0). β 9
- Acid rain is primarily caused by atmospheric emissions of: β Sulfur dioxide (SOβ) and nitrogen oxides (NOβ)
- For the reaction at equilibrium: CO(g) + 3Hβ(g) β CHβ(g) + HβO(g), the value of Kc compared to Kp is related by: β Kc = Kp/(RT)Β²
- In redox reactions, the species that undergoes an increase in oxidation number has been: β Oxidised
- A 10 ΞΌF capacitor is charged to 100 V. The energy stored in the capacitor is: β 0.05 J
- The activation energy of a reaction can be determined graphically from the slope of a plot of: β ln k vs 1/T (Arrhenius plot)
- The area bounded by y = xΒ² and y = x is: β 1/6
- If P(A) = 0.4 and P(B) = 0.3 and events A and B are mutually exclusive, what is P(A βͺ B)? β 0.70
- The Henderson-Hasselbalch equation pH = pKa + log([Aβ»]/[HA]) is used to calculate the pH of: β Buffer solutions
- The monomer used to produce the polymer polyethylene is: β CH2=CH2
- Two identical resistors are first connected in series, then in parallel, to the same battery. The ratio of total power dissipated (parallel/series) is: β 4
- A student scores 75, 82, 90, 68, and 85 on five tests. What is the range of scores? β 22
- The range of f(x) = 2sin(x) + 1 for x β [0, Ο] is: β [1, 3]
- Which climate type is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters and is found on the western coasts of continents between 30Β°β45Β° latitude? β Mediterranean (Csa/Csb)
- The skin effect in AC conductors refers to: β Current concentration near the conductor surface at high frequencies
- The area enclosed by f(x) = sin(x) and the x-axis from x = 0 to x = Ο is: β 2
- Which molecule carries the genetic instructions from the nucleus to the ribosome during protein synthesis? β mRNA
- A 'watershed' (drainage basin) in physical geography is defined as: β The total land area from which all surface water drains into a single river system
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