Potions and Poisons
2026 season
Type: Study
Divisions: B
Participants: Up to 2
Approx. Time: 50 minutes
Allowed Resources: See current‑year rules; policies vary by event and season.
Chemistry of household substances, toxins, and safe lab practices for Division B.
- Acids/bases; solutions; reactions; identification
- Toxicology basics; SDS interpretation
- Safety and disposal
Allowed materials: Notes often allowed; follow safety and PPE requirements.
Official references
Sample notesheet
Download a printable, rule-compliant sample notesheet. Customize with your notes.
Study roadmap
- Build concise reference sheets for common substances
- Practice balancing equations and recognizing reactions
- Review safety scenarios and SDS symbols