AP Chemistry — Course Overview
Master all nine units to excel on the AP exam
Atomic Structure and Properties
Explore the structure of atoms, isotopes, and electron configurations.
8topics
7-9%exam weight
Compound Structure and Properties
Learn about chemical bonding, Lewis structures, and molecular geometry.
7topics
7-9%exam weight
Properties of Substances and Mixtures
Understand the forces between molecules and their effects on properties.
13topics
18-22%exam weight
Chemical Reactions
Study types of reactions, stoichiometry, and solution chemistry.
9topics
7-9%exam weight
Kinetics
Analyze reaction rates, rate laws, and reaction mechanisms.
11topics
7-9%exam weight
Thermochemistry
Examine energy changes, enthalpy, and thermochemical calculations.
9topics
7-9%exam weight
Equilibrium
Explore chemical equilibrium and Le Châtelier's principle.
12topics
7-9%exam weight
Acids and Bases
Study acid-base theories, pH, and buffer solutions.
11topics
11-15%exam weight
Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry
Apply thermodynamic principles to entropy, free energy, and electrochemistry.
11topics
7-9%exam weight