AP Chemistry aims to provide students with the ability to solve problems and express their ideas with clarity and logic. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore topics such as: the structure of matter, kinetic theory of gases, chemical equilibria, chemical kinetics, and the basic concepts of thermodynamics. Primary emphasis in our course is on developing an understanding of concepts, focusing on mental models of the particulate nature of matter, instead of memorization of rules to understand chemistry.
Textbook - Chemistry: The Central Science
All students enrolled will take the AP Chemistry Exam on Monday, May 7th. Although success on this exam may lead to college credit in chemistry, your grade on this test will not impact your course grade.