AP Chemistry

Atomic structure, bonding, reactions, and equilibrium

Exam Format

Know the structure before you walk in.

Multiple Choice

Section I

60 questions, 90 minutes, 50% of score.
Covers atomic structure, bonding, reactions, and equilibrium.

Free Response

Section II

7 questions (3 long, 4 short), 105 minutes, 50% of score.
Includes experimental design, analysis, and equilibrium problems.

Key Policies

Calculator & Materials

Scientific or graphing calculator allowed throughout.
Equation sheet and periodic table provided. Total time: 3 hours 15 minutes.

Scoring

Scale 1–5

Approximately 17% of students score a 5.
Scores of 3+ typically earn college credit.

Units

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Unit 1

Atomic Structure and Properties

Elements, periodic trends, atomic models, and spectroscopy

Unit 2

Molecular and Ionic Compound Structure

Bonding, Lewis structures, VSEPR, and intermolecular forces

Unit 3

Intermolecular Forces and Properties

IMFs, states of matter, solutions, and gas laws

Unit 4

Chemical Reactions

Stoichiometry, aqueous solutions, titrations, and types of reactions

Unit 5

Kinetics

Reaction rates, rate laws, collision theory, and reaction mechanisms

Unit 6

Thermodynamics

Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, and calorimetry

Unit 7

Equilibrium

Equilibrium constant, Le Châtelier's principle, and solubility

Unit 8

Acids and Bases

pH, buffers, titrations, and weak acid/base equilibria

Unit 9

Applications of Thermodynamics

Electrochemistry, electrolysis, and thermodynamic favorability

Course Resources

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Practice Test

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