Advanced Placement Chemistry (AP Chemistry or AP Chem) is a course and examination offered by the College Board. The AP Chemistry course aims to prepare students to take the exam toward the end of the academic year. AP Chemistry topics include atomic theory, chemical bonding, phases of matter, solutions, types of reactions, chemical equilibrium, reaction kinetics, electrochemistry, and thermodynamics.
Topics covered: The exam covers most of the introductory chemistry topics (except organic chemistry), including:
Reactions: Chemical equilibrium Chemical kinetics Stoichiometry Thermodynamics Electrochemistry Reaction types
States of matter: Gases, Ideal gases and Kinetic theory Liquids Solids Solutions
Structure of matter: Atomic theory, including evidence for atomic theory Chemical bonding, including intermolecular forces (IMF) Nuclear chemistry (removed for May 2014 test) Molecular geometry Molecular models Mass spectrometry
Laboratory and chemical calculations: Thermochemistry Chemical kinetics Chemical equilibrium Gas laws calculations
Topic-wise make-up of exam: Structure and Matter, 20% States of Matter, 20% Reactions, 35–40% Descriptive Chemistry, 10–15% Laboratory, 5–10%
Join 4M+ learners. Unlock unlimited quizzes, wrong-answer tracking, flashcards + reminders, study guides, and 1-on-1 challenges.