AP Chemistry: Crash Course

by D'Alessio, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780738606972
• ISBN10: 0738606979
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-04-06
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

Study Only What You Heed to Know

Author Biography

About Our Author  

Michael D’Alessio earned his B.S. in Biology from Seton Hall University and his M.S. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. In 2004, he earned his Executive Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Seton Hall University. 

 

Mr. D’Alessio has had an extensive career teaching all levels of mathematics and science, including AP Chemistry, as well as biology, physics, algebra, geometry, calculus and statistics. In 2003, Mr.
D’Alessio received the Governor’s Teacher of the Year recognition for his classroom work at Watchung Hills Regional High School.  

 

In 2004, Mr. D’Alessio received a Certificate of Recognition of Excellence in Science Teaching from Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society of Rutgers University and in 2005, he was voted National
Honor Society Teacher of the Year by the students of Watchung Hills. 

 

Currently, Mr. D’Alessio serves as the Supervisor of the Mathematics and Business Department at Watchung Hills Regional High School in Warren, New Jersey, overseeing a department of 30 teachers. He also participates in numerous SAT workshops around the country, preparing students for the mathematics portion of the test. 

 

Table of Contents

About This Book	p. v
About Our Author	p. vi
Acknowledgments	p. vi
Introduction
Keys for Success on the AP Chemistry Exam	p. 3
Structure of Matter
Atomic Theory	p. 13
Chemical Bonding	p. 27
Molecular Models	p. 33
Geometry of Molecules	p. 37
Nuclear Chemistry	p. 43
States of Matter
Gases: Ideal Gases	p. 49
Gases: Kinetic Molecular Theory	p. 63
Liquids and Solids	p. 67
Solutions	p. 71
Reactions
Reaction Types	p. 79
Stoichiometry	p. 91
Equilibrium	p. 97
Kinetics	p. 109
Thermodynamics	p. 115
Descriptive Chemistry
Chemical Reactivity	p. 127
Relationships in the Periodic Table	p. 133
Organic Chemistry	p. 139
Laboratory and Chemical Calculations
Making Observations	p. 145
Recording Data	p. 149
Calculations	p. 153
Communication of Results	p. 155
Percent Composition	p. 163
Empirical and Molecular Formula	p. 165
Molar Masses	p. 169
Gas Law Calculations	p. 173
Stoichiometric Calculations	p. 177
Mole Fraction/Partial Pressure Calculations	p. 181
Faraday's Laws	p. 185
Equilibrium	p. 187
Nernst Equation	p. 189
Thermochemistry	p. 191
Kinetics	p. 193
Major AP Chemistry Laboratory Themes and Their Relationship to the Test	p. 195
Free-Response Writing	p. 215
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Excerpts

ABOUT THIS BOOK
REA’s AP Chemistry Crash Course is the first book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any AP student who wants a quick refresher on the course. The Crash Course is based on a careful analysis of the AP Chemistry Course Description outline and actual AP test questions. Written by an AP teacher, our easy-to-read format gives students a crash course in Chemistry. The targeted review chapters are grouped by topics, offering you a concise way to learn all the important facts, formulas, and terms before exam day.
Unlike other test preps, REA’s AP Chemistry Crash Course gives you a review specifically focused on what you really need to study in order to ace the exam. The introduction discusses the keys for success and shows you strategies to help you build your overall point score.
Parts Two through Six are a complete crash course in Chemistry. These 32 chapters focus on the subjects tested on the AP exam and cover everything from the Structure of Matter to Laboratory and
Chemical Calculations. The remaining chapters focus exclusively on the AP Chemistry exam
format. The author discusses major AP Chemistry themes and their relationship to the test, and also includes a chapter on the free response portion of the exam.
No matter how or when you prepare for the AP Chemistry exam, REA’s Crash Course will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you can boost your score!
If you would like to assess your test-readiness for the AP Chemistry exam after studying this Crash Course, you can access a complimentary full-length AP Chemistry practice exam at www.rea.com/crashcourse. This true-to-format test includes detailed explanations of answers and will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses before taking the actual AP exam.
Good luck on your AP Chemistry exam!