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PART ONE: THE BASICS

Chapter 1: Inside the AP Chemistry Exam

Overview of the Test Structure

How the Exam Is Scored

Registration and Fees

Additional Resources

Chapter 2: Strategies for Success: It's Not Always How Much You Know

General Test-Taking Strategies

How This Book Can Help

How to Approach the Multiple-Choice Questions

How to Approach the Free-Response Questions

Stress Management

PART TWO: DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Diagnostic Test

Answers and Explanations

Diagnostic Test Correlation Chart

PART THREE: AP CHEMISTRY REVIEW

Chapter 3: Arithmetic and Dimensions

The MKS System

Dimensional Analysis

Significant Figures

Exponents and Scientific Notation

Logarithms

Chapter 4: Atomic Structure

The Basics of Atomic Structure

Elements and Isotopes

Nuclear Stability and Radioactive Decay

Atomic Orbitals and Electronic Configuration

Diamagnetism and Paramagnetism

Electromagnetic Radiation and the Quantum Theory

The Photoelectric Effect

The Bohr Model

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 5: The Elements and the Periodic Table

Electron Configurations

Periodic Trends

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 6: Chemical Compounds

Ionic Bonding

Molecular Bonding

Molecular Structure and the VSEPR Model

Percent Composition and Empirical Formulae

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 7: Gases

Ideal Gas Laws

Dalton's Law of Partial Pressure

The Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases

Diffusion and Effusion

The Behavior of Real Gases

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 8: Properties of Matter

Molecular Forces and Matter: A Survey

The Importance of Structure

Changes of State

Phase Diagrams

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 9: Solutions

The Composition of Solutions

Molecular Structure and Solubility

The Dependence of Gas Solubility on Pressure

The Dependence of Gas Solubility on Temperature

CoUigative Properties

Osmotic Pressure

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 10: Thermodynamics

Basic Laws and Gibbs Free Energy

The Meaning of Entropy

Equilibrium and Gibbs Free Energy

Hess's Law

The Born-Haber Cycle

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 11: Kinetics

Kinetics vs. Thermodynamics

Definition of Reaction Rate

Rate Laws

Zero-, First-, and Second-Order Kinetics

Reaction Mechanisms

Reaction Energy Diagrams and Activation Energy

Catalysis

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 12: Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry

Balancing Chemical Equations

Reaction Stoichiometry

Combustion Analysis Stoichiometry

Limiting Reagent... !

Percent Yield

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 13: Equilibria

The Meaning of Chemical Equilibrium

The Equilibrium Constant K.

Calculations using K

Le Chatelier's Principle

Solubility Equilibria

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 14: Acid-Base Reactions

Arrhenius, Lewis, and Bronsted-Lowry Acids

Acid-Base Equilibrium and Ka

Acid Strength

Water and Kw

The pH Scale

Calculating the pH of an Acidic Solution

Polyprotic Acids

Calculating the pH of a Basic Solution

Acid-Base Titrations

Buffered Solutions

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 15: Redox Reactions

Determining Oxidation States

Half-Reactions

Balancing Redox Reactions

The Electrochemical Cell

Using Standard Cell Potentials

Concentration and Cell Potential

Electrolysis

Hectroplating

Corrosion and Corrosion Protection

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 16: Organic Chemistry--Nomenclature, Isomerism, Organic Reactions

Nomenclature

Functional Groups

Isomerism

Organic Reactions

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 17: Descriptive Chemistry

Precipitation

Combustion Reactions

Redox Reactions

Gas-Forming Reactions

Colors of Elements and Compounds

Periodic Trends and Group Characteristics

Acid/Base Reactions and Trends

Flame Tests

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

Chapter 18: Laboratory Skills

Good Laboratory Practice

Measuring Liquids and Solids

Titration

Use of a Spectrophotometer

Gravimetric Evaluation of a Hydrate

Molar Mass from Vapor Pressure

Review Questions

Answers and Explanations

PART FOUR: PRACTICE TESTS

How to Take the Practice Tests

How to Compute Your Score

Practice Test 1

Answer Key

Answers and Explanations

Practice Test 2

Answer Key

Answers and Explanations

Glossary