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All Access for the AP* Chemistry ExamBook + Web + Mobile
Everything you need to prepare for the Advanced Placement* exam, in a study system built around you!
There are many different ways to prepare for an Advanced Placement* exam. Whats best for you depends on how much time you have to study and how comfortable you are with the subject matter. To score your highest, you need a system that can be customized to fit you: your schedule, your learning style, and your current level of knowledge.
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As you review the book, test yourself with 8 end-of-chapter quizzes and 2 mini-tests. Score reports from your free online tests and quizzes give you a fast way to pinpoint what you really know and what you should spend more time studying.
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The best way to personalize your study plan and truly focus on your weaknesses is to get frequent feedback on what you know and what you don't. At the online REA Study Center, you can access three types of assessment: topic-level quizzes, mini-tests, and a full-length practice test. Each of these tools provides true-to-format questions and delivers a detailed score report that follows the topics set by the College Board.
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Short, 15-minute quizzes are available throughout the review and test your immediate understanding of the topics just covered.
Mini-Tests:
Two online mini-tests cover what you've studied in each half of the book. These tests are like the actual AP* Chemistry exam, only shorter, and will help you evaluate your overall understanding of the subject.
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After you've finished reviewing the book, take our full-length practice exam to practice under test-day conditions. Available both in this book and online, this test gives you the most complete picture of your strengths and weaknesses. We strongly recommend that you take the online version of the exam for the added benefits of timed testing, automatic scoring, and a detailed score report
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With your score reports from the quizzes and tests, you'll be able to see exactly which AP* Chemistry topics you need to review. Use this information to create your own flashcards for the areas where you are weak. And, because you will create these flashcards through the REA Study Center, you'll be able to access them from any computer or smartphone.
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AP CHEMISTRY, 10th Edition
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Are you prepared to excel on the AP exam?
* Set up a study schedule by following our results-driven timeline
* Take the first practice test to discover what you know and what you
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* Use REA's advice to ready yourself for proper study and success
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* Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with 6 full-length practice tests
* Chart your progress with full and detailed explanations of all answers
* Boost your confidence with test-taking strategies and experienced advice
Sharpen your knowledge and skills
* The books full review features coverage of all AP Chemistry main topic areas, such as solutions, stoichiometry, kinetics, and thermodynamics, as well as all subject areas found on the official exam, including the structure of matter, the states of matter, chemical reactions, and descriptive chemistry.
* Smart and friendly lessons reinforce necessary skills
* Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test
* Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study
Ideal for Classroom, Family, or Solo Test Preparation!
REA has provided advanced preparation for generations of advanced students who have excelled on important tests and in life. REAs AP study guides are teacher-recommended and written by experts who have mastered the course and the test.
Synopsis
REA … Real review, Real practice, Real results.
Get the college credits you deserve.
AP CHEMISTRY, 10th Edition
Completely aligned with today’s AP exam
Are you prepared to excel on the AP exam?
* Set up a study schedule by following our results-driven timeline
* Take the first practice test to discover what you know and what you
should know
* Use REA's advice to ready yourself for proper study and success
Practice for real
* Create the closest experience to test-day conditions with 6 full-length practice tests
* Chart your progress with full and detailed explanations of all answers
* Boost your confidence with test-taking strategies and experienced advice
Sharpen your knowledge and skills
* The book’s full review features coverage of all AP Chemistry main topic areas, such as solutions, stoichiometry, kinetics, and thermodynamics, as well as all subject areas found on the official exam, including the structure of matter, the states of matter, chemical reactions, and descriptive chemistry.
* Smart and friendly lessons reinforce necessary skills
* Key tutorials enhance specific abilities needed on the test
* Targeted drills increase comprehension and help organize study
Ideal for Classroom, Family, or Solo Test Preparation!
REA has provided advanced preparation for generations of advanced students who have excelled on important tests and in life. REA’s AP study guides are teacher-recommended and written by experts who have mastered the course and the test.
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ALL ACCESS - AP* CHEMISTRY Book + Web + Mobile Everything you need to prepare for the AP* Chemistry exam, in a study system built around you. BOOK: A COMPLETE SUBJECT REVIEW
REAs All Access for AP* Chemistry gives you a targeted review of the material youll be expected to know on test day, presented with proven tips and strategies for answering every question type. WEB: REA STUDY CENTER
The online REA Study Center gives you the most powerful scoring analysis and diagnostic tools available today. Using chapter quizzes, mini-tests, and a full-length practice exam, the Study Center pinpoints your strengths and weaknesses and helps you raise your score by showing you exactly where to focus your study. MOBILE: E-FLASHCARDS
REAs Flashcard app helps you customize your study and practice where you need it the most. Create your own unique flashcards or study the 100 cards included when you buy this book. And, since you can access the flashcards online or on your smartphone, you can practice anytime you have a free moment.
About the Author
Derrick C. Wood teaches AP* Chemistry at Conestoga High School in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. He holds a bachelors degree in Chemistry from Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, and, in 2007, he earned a Masters of Chemistry Education from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Scott A. Best, Ph.D., is the Science Department Chair at Conestoga High School in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, where he teaches all levels of chemistry. He has taught AP* Chemistry for twelve years. Dr. Best received his B.S. in Chemistry from Wheeling Jesuit University and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Pennsylvania State University.
Rita Gava received her Bachelor of Science degree in Science Education-Chemistry from Pennsylvania State University, and earned a Masters of Science degree in Science Education from the State University of New York, New Paltz. She holds certification in both AP* Chemistry and IB Chemistry curriculums.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
About the Lead Author
About Research & Education Association
AP Chemistry Study Schedule
Chapter 1
Excelling on the AP Chemistry Exam
About This Book
About the Examination
Detailed Outline of the Examination
Multiple-Choice Strategies
Free-Response Strategies
Contacting the AP Program
Chapter 2
Atomic Theory and Structure
Evidence for Atomic Theory
Atomic Mass, Atomic Number, Isotopes
Electrons
Periodic Trends
Chapter 3
Bonding
Bonds Between Atoms
Molecular Models
Attractions Between Molecules
Structure and Physical Properties
Chapter 4
Nuclear Chemistry
Nuclear Reactions and Equations
Rate of Decay; Half-Life
Nuclear Stability and Radioactivity
Chapter 5
Gases
Ideal Gas Laws
Kinetic Theory
Deviations from Ideal Gas Laws
Chapter 6
Liquids and Solids
Phase Diagrams
Phase Changes
Properties of Liquids
Properties of Solids
Chapter 7
Solutions
Solubility
Solution Concentrations
Colligative Properties
Nonideal Solutions
Chapter 8
Reaction Types
Acid-Base Reactions
Precipitation Reactions
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
Chapter 9
Stoichiometry
Balancing Chemical Equations
Balancing Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
Mole Conversions
Stoichiometry Problems
Limiting Reactants
Empirical Formulas and Percent Composition
Chapter 10
Equilibrium
Le Chateliers Principle
Equilibrium Constants
Reaction Quotient, Q
Equilibrium Constants for Gaseous Reactions
Equilibrium Constants for Reactions in Solution
Common Ion Effect
Buffers
Chapter 11
Kinetics
Reaction Rate
Rate Law and Reaction Order
Kinetics and Equilibrium
Temperature and Reaction Rates
Activation Energy and Catalysts
Reaction Mechanisms
Chapter 12
Thermodynamics
State Functions
First Law and Enthalpy
Second Law, Entropy, and Free Energy
?G°, K, and E°
Chapter 13
Descriptive Chemistry
Products of Chemical Reactions
Relationships in the Periodic Table
Inorganic Compounds
Organic Molecules
Chapter 14
Laboratories
Laboratory Safety
Laboratory Measurements
Example Problems for the Recommended Experiments
Practice Exam 1
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Exam 2
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Exam 3
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Exam 4
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Exam 5
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Exam 6
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Answer Sheets