Summer Study Plan (AP Chem+ Physics B)

Test Preparation AP Sciences
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<p>Hey guys. I'm a sophomore right now, upcoming junior that's taking AP Chem and AP Physics B next year. I know these are hard classes, so thats why I want to study them during the summer so I wont have it so hard next year. (Straight As so I "should" be able to take it)</p>

<p>For Chemistry, I originally planned on reading Zumdahl's Chem 7th Ed. book, which my school uses. However, I have now realized that might not be as easy as it sounds. I heard it was too hard for a student with no background of chem like myself. </p>

<p>I was wondering if anyone could recommend me any chem textbooks that is both simple and easy to understand and will prepare me for the rigorous book of Zumdahl's? I will read it during the summer, and hope that will help me with next years AP Chem and Zumdahl's which I will read over the summer too if I have time. Preferably with less pages?</p>

<p>Also, I'm also going to self study Physics. I heard that this is an easier class to take, and if it helps, I'm taking Calculus BC next year. Can anyone recommend me a good textbook for AP Physics?</p>

<p>Thank you for your suggestions!</p>

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<p>AP Physics B: Cutnell and Johnson’s book is great. It explains concepts well (by not being too technical, complex, or wordy). The pictures are also really cool to look at.</p>

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<p>Well, all the basics of chemistry is taught in Zumdahl but in-depth though, and I was able to learn them in Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity.</p>

<p>Well, for my textbook recommendation for </p>

<p>AP Chemistry:
-Chemistry: The Central Science
-Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change.</p>

<p>These two books explain concepts really well for me to understand unlike the chemistry book I have previously mentioned. </p>

<p>For AP Physics B, I agree with 314159265. I do like the Cutnell and Johnson book.</p>