<p>Hey all! Just thought I'd create this thread for AP Chem students this coming year, since I didn't see one already. How are you all preparing for the exam/class?</p>
<p>is anyone self-studying this?</p>
<p>It would be difficult to self study, at least in my opinion, because of how many labs that you can’t do.</p>
<p>Do you think I can self-study for the exam if I take 2 chemistry classes (introduction and general chemistry) at local cc?</p>
<p>What textbook is best for this class atm? I know brown or zumdahl is the general consensus…but is THE single best text right now?</p>
<p>There really is no such thing as the best textbook. The only way to find out what is the best for * you * is to try them both out.</p>
<p>Hi guys. I’m actually not taking AP Chem next year (my school doesn’t offer it - only honors, which I took soph. year), but I am taking a chemistry class (Principles of General Chemistry I, II, and III) at Cal State. I was wondering if you guys think that would be enough to do well on the AP exam. Here’s the description of the Cal State course:</p>
<p>“Introduction to atomic structure, quantum theory, periodic
properties, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws
and theories, molecular structure and bonding, states of
matter, solutions, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium,
thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, electro-chemistry,
chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry,
descriptive chemistry, and coordination chemistry.”</p>
<p>Also, do you guys think it would be worth it to take the AP exam? It’s my senior year so it won’t really help for college admissions, and I’m already getting college credits just for taking the Cal State class. Should I bother with the AP (just in case the course isn’t transferable to some of the colleges I’m looking to attend)? </p>
<p>Oh, one more question if you don’t mind. I heard the College Board changed the Chemistry exam like they did to Biology - does anyone know how this will affect the curriculum throughout the year? Is there anything in addition to the Cal State class and a good review book that you recommend? </p>
<p>Thanks for any help guys!</p>
<p>If you are getting college credit from taking it at Cal state, and the credits are transferable to the insitution of your choice, and covers the credits that the AP exam would’ve given you, don’t worry about the exam. There really wouldn’t be any point taking the exam then when you already have the credits you need. Have an idea which inistutions you want to go to at least before the fall/winter semester ends. Then, make plans of whether or not to take the exam.</p>
<p>They are changing the AP Chemistry exam for the 2013-2014 school year and on. I don’t know what to expect (especially since I have just graduated in June), but if it is anything like the Biology changes, I think they took out a part of the Chemistry curriculum and added in the big ideas and wants you to focus on connecting thoughts and have critical thinking skills, and spend some time in labs. Your general chem class (which is what AP Chem covers pretty much) will be more than enough for the test, I think. So, I think you really shouldn’t worry much about the exam until later on in the year.</p>
<p>I’m taking it next year 
What do past AP Chem kids thing would have been the most valuable to review
preferably a list in order from most important to least so i know what i absolutely must review</p>
<p>I’m taking AP chemistry and our book is assigned. I’ll also study on my own as well. This will be my second year of chemistry.</p>
<p>This is probably the list topics I’d suggest you look through (in my opinion) from most important to least.
Note that I took AP Chem two years ago, and although I was pretty good at it and still pretty knowledgeable about it now, there may be something left out or there may be discrepancies. Also, this may not reflect the new cirriculum, which in that case you can take out topics that are not necessary. This is only a list of suggestions. I tried to make it so that they all connect down the line.</p>
<ul>
<li>Stoichiometry</li>
<li>Gas Laws</li>
<li>Chemical bonding</li>
<li>Molecular Geometry/States of matter/Atomic Theory</li>
<li>Solubility/Reactions</li>
<li>Kinetics</li>
<li>Chemical Equilibrium</li>
<li>Acids and Bases</li>
<li>Thermodynamics</li>
<li>Electrochemistry</li>
<li>Nuclear Chemistry</li>
<li>Organic Chemistry</li>
</ul>
<p>Do AP Chemistry and SAT II Chemistry cover same material? I plan to take both this year.</p>
<p>SAT II is much more basic- honestly, you could do well on it after a year of honors chem. If I remember correctly, it’s mostly stoichiometry, equation writing, states of matter, and a little bit of thermo and equilibrium. But it’s a nice to take as part of a review for AP.</p>
<p>My chemistry teacher said the test and curriculum has been totally changed for this year, supposedly with more of a focus on models and diagrams.</p>
<p>Has anyone received any recommendations for a prep book for the new Chem test? My kids have used the Princeton Review books in past years, but the reviews of the 2014 Princeton Review Chem book are not good…it seems that it is not aligned with the new format of the test. Any suggestions for an alternative?</p>
<p>I heard the five steps to a five is pretty good.
Im nervous about the test already :/</p>
<p>I have always liked Princeton Review. It offers good summaries of the material and 2 good practice tests.</p>
<p>Hi, I am a home teacher with a student who will be out with surgery for a few weeks. Just looking on here for ideas to help him. If I get any good ideas from the classroom teachers I speak to, I will share on here, especially about the new curriculum. Auntypat</p>
<p>For review books my teacher requires that we buy Barron’s (I’m assuming we do on class review later on with it) so I’d assume that’s good</p>
<p>I can’t believe how much EASIER the evil college board has made this class… -.- </p>
<p>you don’t have to memorize solubility rules? quantum numbers?? no lewis-acid bases???</p>
<p>this really disgruntles me…
/rant</p>