Master atomic structure, chemical bonding, reactions, and thermodynamics.
← Back to AP CoursesAP Chemistry covers fundamental concepts including atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium. The course emphasizes inquiry-based learning and prepares students for the AP Chemistry exam.
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You'll learn about the composition of atoms and ways scientists measure and categorize these building blocks of matter.
You'll discover the range of chemical bonds and how their structure can affect the properties of the molecules created.
You'll explore how atoms come together to create solids, liquids, and gases, and how forces between particles govern the properties of everything around you.
You'll learn how to differentiate physical and chemical processes, and how to measure and express chemical reactions via chemical equations.
You'll explore various methods to observe the changes that occur during a chemical reaction, the factors that influence reaction rate, and how it relates to a series of elementary reactions.
You'll learn about energy changes in chemical reactions and how a transfer of energy can change a substance's physical qualities.
You'll chart how chemical reactions change over time, what causes substances to reach equilibrium, and how systems react when that equilibrium is disturbed.
You'll learn more about pH, the qualities and properties of acids and bases, and how they interact in chemical reactions.
You'll be introduced to the concept of "thermodynamic favorability" for reactions, meaning how likely they are to occur given energy changes and environmental factors, and how chemical reactions can be used to generate electricity.