AP Chemistry

The A.P. Chemistry course is similar in format and content to a first-year college-level Chemistry course.  It is a rigorous course with a strong laboratory component and utilizes a combination of laboratories, activities, discussions, technology, lectures, demonstrations and other visual aids to give students a solid background in a broad representation of advanced chemistry topics.  Topics covered include:  Atoms, Quantum Mechanics, Chemical Bonding, Stoichiometry, Gases, Aqueous Solutions, Equilibrium, Thermodynamics, Chemical Kinetics, Electrochemistry, and Organic Chemistry.  Upon completion of the course, students are encouraged to take the A.P. Chemistry examination administered by the College Board.  Performance on that exam as well as the student's portfolio of laboratory reports will be considered by the college or university in awarding A.P. credit.  A.P. Chemistry is currently offered only in odd-numbered years.

Prerequisites:  A.P. Chemistry has a stronger mathematical component than standard Chemistry.  Students should have completed Algebra II and Chemistry with grades of B- or better.

A.P. Chemistry will not be offered in 2024-25.

Although nature commences with reason and ends in experience it is necessary for us to do the opposite, that is to commence with experience and from this to proceed to investigate the reason.

Leonardo Da Vinci (ca.1500)