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About the Course
Have you ever wondered if a diamond really is forever? How batteries create electricity from chemical reactions? Or how we know that atoms exist when they’re too small to be seen? In AP Chemistry, you’ll learn to examine the atomic and molecular interactions that result in all the varied materials and changes that you observe daily, as well as how to properly test and analyze errors in an experiment.
AP Chemistry Updates for 2024-25
We updated AP Chemistry for the 2024-25 school year.
Skills You'll Learn
Designing experiments and procedures to test a prediction or theory
Creating graphs, diagrams, and models that represent chemical phenomena
Explaining how the microscopic structure of a substance determines its chemical properties
Writing chemical equations and using them to calculate quantities involved in reactions
Making a scientific claim and supporting it with evidence
Equivalency and Prerequisites
College Course Equivalent
A one-year, introductory college general chemistry course
Recommended Prerequisites
High school courses in chemistry and Algebra II
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Course Content
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