AP Chemistry Exam Prep: Key Concepts & Strategies
Preparing for the AP Chemistry exam in May? In this intensive prep course, you'll fine-tune key concepts, revisit tricky topics, and go over test-taking strategies, so you can boost your confidence and maximize your score!
Mr. Rodrigo
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(7)
What's included
8 live meetings
8 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Each session will be accompanied by a set of practice problems to reinforce the particular topic covered. Turning in the homework is completely optional, and feedback is available upon request.Assessment
includedClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This 4-week intensive course is designed to help you master key topics, practice AP-style questions, and develop test-taking strategies so you walk into exam day with confidence! 🔬 What You’ll Learn: Our main focus will be to break down the most high-yield AP Chemistry topics with real exam-style practice. We will adhere to question styles like the ones found in previous AP Chemistry tests, take time to analyze them, and discuss the best techniques to tackle them. 📚 How This Course Works: Hour-long live sessions, twice per week, covering key concepts & problem-solving techniques AP-style multiple-choice (MCQ) & free-response (FRQ) practice every class Targeted review of common mistakes & test-taking tips Optional homework assignments for extra practice 💡 Why Take This Course? Covers the most-tested AP Chem topics in just 4 weeks Learn strategies to tackle FRQs & MCQs efficiently Gain confidence with real exam-level practice Get personalized guidance in a small group setting 👩🔬 Who Should Enroll? Students currently taking AP Chemistry Those needing a structured review before the exam Anyone aiming for a higher score in May! This course is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially sponsored by the College Board. AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board, which does not participate in or endorse this class.
Learning Goals
Students will gain insight into high-yield topics commonly found in the AP Chemistry exam, including the structure of questions.Students will get a chance to review difficult topics to grasp, polish their weak points, and increase their confidence level for the exam.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows College Board Advanced Placement CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Atomic Structure, Periodic Trends & Bonding
We will look at key concepts: electronegativity, ionization energy, electronic configuration
We'll practice questions about: electronic configuration, ground state vs. excited state, electron and molecular geometry, bonding and trends 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Stoichiometry and Reactions
We will look at key concepts: stoichiometry, conservation of matter, limiting and excess reagents, yield calculations
We'll practice questions about: reaction balancing, percent yield, reaction types 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Enthalpy, Entropy & Gibs Free Energy
We will look at key concepts: ∆H, ∆S, ∆G, spontaneous and non-spontaneous processes, exothermic, endothermic, exergonic, endergonic
We'll practice questions about: changes of enthalpy and entropy in a reaction, Hess's law problems, changes in temperature of a reaction 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Kinetics & Reaction Mechanisms
We will look at key concepts: rate law, rate constant, reaction order, rate-limiting step
We'll practice questions about: determining the order of a reaction, overall and with respect to reactants, calculating rate constants 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students must have knowledge in general chemistry, preferably be enrolled in or have interest in taking AP Chemistry, and have a good grasp of algebra I and algebra II concepts.
Supply List
Students should come prepared with: -The scientific/graphing calculator(s) they intend to use during their Exam. -A printable version of the Official AP Chemistry Periodic Table and Equations and Constants sheet. This can be found in the official College Board website. The teacher will also provide a printable version for the students to use.
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2025
5.0
7reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry from Jacobs University Bremen
Mr. Rodrigo holds a B. Sc. in biotechnology. He has professional experience of more than five years as a laboratory analyst in both research and clinical settings. He has over two years of very fruitful experience as an online academic tutor for subjects of math and science. In particular, he has tutored chemistry for students from high school to college undergraduate, and many AP chemistry students as well!Reviews
Live Group Course
$42
weekly2x per week, 4 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
2-9 learners per class
