AP Chemistry

AP Chemistry is intended to provide a second level of chemistry comparable to the general chemistry course usually taken during the first year of college. Topics include atomic structure and theory, chemical bonding, states of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, and descriptive chemistry. At least 25% of instructional time is dedicated to hands-on laboratory investigations. Students enrolled in this course are encouraged to pursue an Advanced mathematics sequence. Students are expected to take the AP Chemistry examination in May. With a satisfactory score, students may be eligible to receive some credit for college-level chemistry.