AP ChemistryAP
Stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and more.
Overview
AP Chemistry focuses on atomic structure, bonding, reactions, thermodynamics, kinetics, and equilibrium.
Why it matters
It builds quantitative reasoning and lab skills essential for chemistry, engineering, and health sciences.
Skills you’ll build
- Stoichiometry
- Modeling & representations
- Data/graph analysis
- Lab techniques
Topic Breakdown (Units)
Unit 1: Atomic Structure and Properties
- Electron configuration
- Periodic trends
Unit 2: Molecular & Ionic Compound Structure and Properties
- Bonding
- Geometry
- IMFs
Unit 3: Intermolecular Forces and Properties
- States of matter
- Solutions
Unit 4: Chemical Reactions
- Types of reactions
- Net ionic equations
Unit 5: Kinetics
- Rate laws
- Mechanisms
Unit 6: Thermodynamics
- Enthalpy
- Entropy
Unit 7: Equilibrium
- K expressions
- Le Châtelier
Unit 8: Acids and Bases
- pH
- Buffers
- Titrations
Unit 9: Applications of Thermodynamics
- Electrochemistry
- Free energy
Lessons & Notes
Unit 1: Atomic Structure and Properties
Describe atoms and periodic behavior.
- Coulombic attraction
- ionization energy
Unit 2: Molecular & Ionic Compound Structure and Properties
Predict structure and properties from bonding.
- VSEPR
- polarity
- IMFs
Unit 3: Intermolecular Forces and Properties
Bulk properties emerge from molecular forces.
- phase changes
- solubility
Unit 4: Chemical Reactions
Represent and predict chemical changes.
- redox
- precipitation
Unit 5: Kinetics
Analyze factors affecting reaction rates.
- rate constant
- catalysts
Unit 6: Thermodynamics
Energy changes and spontaneity.
- ΔH
- ΔS
Unit 7: Equilibrium
Quantify and shift dynamic equilibria.
- Kc/Kp
- Q vs K
Unit 8: Acids and Bases
Proton transfer and solution behavior.
- Ka/Kb
- ICE tables
Unit 9: Applications of Thermodynamics
Connect energy, equilibrium, and work.
- Galvanic cells
- ΔG = −nFE°