AP Chemistry

The course develops skills in applying the models of chemistry along with the laboratory skills typically required in college chemistry. This course requires significant initiative, effort and persistence on the part of the student along with prior knowledge of nomenclature, writing and predicting products for chemical reactions, atomic structure and use of stoichiometry. This course examines kinetics, equilibrium and acid/base equilibria, electrochemistry, thermochemistry, and thermodynamics. The goal of the class is to provide students with the chemistry knowledge and skills required to take and pass the Chemistry Advanced Placement Exam (college credit determined by exam performance and policies of the college attended.) Prerequisites: Juniors and seniors who have successfully completed Honors Physics and Honors Chemistry.