Best Chemistry Workbook (2026): 5 Picks Compared

Finding the best chemistry workbook means matching the book to the learner: a homeschool parent wants a grade-leveled book with an answer key, while a college student needs hundreds of solved problems to work through. We compared every listing by practice volume, whether an answer key is stated, the listed grade or age fit, and how current the edition is.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	100 Series Chemistry by Dellosa	9.7/10	Buy on Amazon
2	Chemistry Review and Workbook by DeWane	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Chemistry Workbook For Dummies by Moore	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
4	Schaum's College Chemistry by Rosenberg	9.4/10	Buy on Amazon
5	Chemistry Coloring Workbook by Writes	9.2/10	Buy on Amazon

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100 Series Chemistry by Dellosa

Carson Dellosa Education·9.7/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A grades 9 to 12 workbook with an answer key and extension activities, suited to a homeschool parent or teacher adding structured chemistry practice.

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Pros

• The listing gives grade level 9 to 12 and a reading age of 14 to 17 years.
• An answer key is included, plus extension activities and science puzzles, per the description.
• Correlated to current state standards, with lessons on metrics, matter, atomic structure, bonds and chemical equations.

Cons

• The description bullets say ages 14 to 18 while the spec table gives a reading age of 14 to 17 years, a small mismatch.
• At 128 pages it has the fewest pages of the workbooks here.
• Published March 19, 2015, the oldest listed edition in the set.

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Chemistry Review and Workbook by DeWane

Marian DeWane·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A second-edition review and workbook with a complete answer key, suited to a high school student who wants lessons plus drills.

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Pros

• A complete answer key is included, so a student can check work without a teacher.
• Second edition dated January 7, 2019, with a brand-new chapter on the structure of molecules, per the description.
• Hundreds of sample questions with solutions across atomic structure, the periodic table, gas laws and more.

Cons

• No reading age or grade level is stated.
• At 208 pages it offers fewer practice pages than the 416-page Schaum's outline.
• No online practice or video support is named on the listing.

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Chemistry Workbook For Dummies by Moore

Chris Hren·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A third-edition intro workbook with an online test bank, suited to a high school or college beginner who wants plain-English coaching.

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Pros

• Third edition dated April 17, 2017, from For Dummies, with access to an online test bank of bonus chapter quizzes.
• Full explanations for every problem are stated, plus key concept review in each section.
• Covers the full intro spectrum, from matter and molecules to acids, bases, titrations and redox reactions.

Cons

• No reading age or grade level is stated.
• The spec table names John T. Moore as author while the brand field names Chris Hren, so confirm the author on the listing.
• The listing shows both a 320-page print length and a 384-page figure, so confirm the format before buying.

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Schaum's College Chemistry by Rosenberg

Jerome Rosenberg·9.4/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 416-page college outline with 1,340 solved problems and 23 videos, suited to a college student drilling for exams.

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Pros

• 1,340 fully solved problems are stated, plus 23 videos and clear explanations of college chemistry concepts.
• Topic-by-topic format that supports all the major college chemistry textbooks, per the description.
• Tenth edition from McGraw Hill, dated May 31, 2013, in a long-running outline series.

Cons

• Written for college chemistry, so it may run harder than a high school workbook.
• The 2013 edition is older than the other listed editions.
• No reading age or grade level is stated, and no separate answer key is named beyond the solved problems.

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Chemistry Coloring Workbook by Writes

Sonya Writes·9.2/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A 135-page coloring workbook on intro topics, suited to a learner meeting chemistry for the first time who wants a gentle visual start.

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Pros

• Introduces the periodic table, protons, electrons, neutrons, Bohr models, orbitals and bonds through coloring.
• A low-pressure format for a beginner before a full workbook.
• 135 pages focused on the basics, dated July 1, 2016.

Cons

• Covers only introductory topics, so it will not carry a student through a full course.
• No answer key is stated on the listing.
• No reading age or grade level is stated.

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More picks to compare

• McGraw Hill Chemistry Workbook500 review questions, 336 pages, aligned to national standards, November 25, 2022.Check on Amazon
• Calculations in Chemistry by ParkerMore than 200 chemistry calculations, 79 pages, answers at the back, April 3, 2024.Check on Amazon

Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 22 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level where one is given. One of the picks lists grade level 9 to 12 and a reading age of 14 to 17 years; the others state no age or level. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best chemistry workbook

Check the grade level and the answer key

The Carson Dellosa listing gives grade level 9 to 12 and a reading age of 14 to 17 years, and it states that an answer key is included. Practice Makes Perfect also states a complete answer key, while the Schaum’s listing names 1,340 solved problems rather than a separate key. For more curriculum choices, browse homeschool curriculum.

Match the practice volume to the goal

Schaum’s packs 1,340 solved problems and 23 videos into 416 pages for a college-level course, while Practice Makes Perfect covers its topics in 208 pages with hundreds of sample questions. A learner meeting chemistry for the first time can start gently with the 135-page coloring book. For the next course up, see the best study guide for organic chemistry.

Read the edition date

The listed editions run from the 2013 tenth edition of Schaum’s to the 2019 second edition of Practice Makes Perfect, and the Dummies workbook is a 2017 third edition. A newer edition can revise content, so confirm the date on the listing before buying.

Before you buy

• Confirm whether the listing states an answer key: Carson Dellosa and Practice Makes Perfect include one, and the Parker workbook puts answers at the end of the book.
• Check the grade or level against your learner: one listing gives grades 9 to 12, Schaum’s is a college outline, and the coloring book covers only the basics.
• Confirm the page count and format: counts here run from 135 to 416 pages, and the Dummies listing is also available on Kindle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which chemistry workbook has an answer key?

The Carson Dellosa listing states that an answer key is included, Practice Makes Perfect states a complete answer key, and the Maureen Parker workbook puts answers at the end of the book.

What grade level are these workbooks for?

Only the Carson Dellosa listing states a level: grade level 9 to 12 with a reading age of 14 to 17 years. The others name no grade, though Schaum’s is written for college chemistry.

Which workbook has the most practice problems?

Schaum’s names 1,340 solved problems and 23 videos, the highest problem count stated on any listing here. Practice Makes Perfect offers hundreds of sample questions with solutions.

Still deciding? Our top pick100 Series Chemistry by Dellosa

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