AP® Chemistry

Students solve chemical problems by using mathematical formulation principles and chemical calculations in addition to laboratory experiments. They build on their general understanding of basic chemical principles and engage in a more in-depth study of the nature and reactivity of matter. Students first focus on the structure of atoms, molecules, and ions, and then go on to analyze the relationship between molecular structure and chemical and physical properties. To investigate this relationship, students examine the molecular composition of common substances and learn to transform them through chemical reactions with increasingly predictable outcomes. Students prepare for the AP® Exam. The course content aligns to the sequence of topics recommended by the College Board and to widely used textbooks.

Two semesters

• Inquiries into Chemistry, by Abraham and Pavelich, third edition

Chemistry and Algebra II, and a grade of B or higher in most recent Science course