<p>The AP chem teacher at my school always says you should be at least in Pre-cal when you take the class, is this true? Because when I start this year, I will be in algebra 2 trig (GAH! should have taken this my freshman year) and in Pre cal next year.</p>
<p>umm..well doesnt really matter what class ur in but u need to know the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>logarithms</li>
<li>quadratic formula</li>
<li>be able to handle scientific notation in equation solving</li>
<li>understand conception of "rate of change" (you don't need to know the calculus aspects..derivatives..just know it as "slope") for kinetics</li>
<li>manipulate equations and formulas</li>
</ul>
<p>thats about it...so its not really all that much...basic thing is understand logarithms</p>
<p>u have to be in atleast algebra II honors at my school</p>
<p>your are fine you need at least algebra 2</p>
<p>As everyone else has said, Alg 2 is good enough.</p>