AP Chemistry
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About the Exam
The AP Chemistry Exam will test your understanding of the scientific concepts covered in the course units, as well as your ability to design and describe chemical experiments.
A scientific or graphing calculator is recommended for use on Section 2 of the exam, and you will be provided with a periodic table and a formula sheet that lists specific and relevant formulas for use on the exam.
Exam Duration
3hrs 15mins
3hrs 15mins
Exam Dates
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Fri, May 7, 2021,
8 AM LocalAP Chemistry Exam
This is the regularly scheduled date for the AP Chemistry Exam.
Exam Components
Section 1: Multiple Choice
60 questions 1hr 30mins 50% of Score
The multiple-choice section includes individual, single questions as well as sets of questions that refer to the same diagram or data presentation. You’re not allowed to use a calculator on Section 1.
Questions will test your ability to:
- Explain, analyze, and interpret models and representations of chemical properties or phenomena
- Design experiments and procedures to test a prediction or theory
- Solve problems using mathematical relationships
- Make or justify a scientific claim and support it with evidence and/or reasoning
Section 2: Free Response
7 questions 1hr 45mins 50% of Score
The free-response section includes three long essay questions (worth 10 points each) and four short-answer questions (worth 4 points each).
Questions will test your ability to:
- Explain, analyze, and interpret models and representations of chemical properties or phenomena
- Design experiments and procedures to test a prediction or theory
- Represent data and chemical phenomena with graphs and diagrams
- Solve problems using mathematical relationships
- Make or justify a scientific claim and support it with evidence and/or reasoning
Exam Essentials
Exam Preparation
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2019 AP Chemistry Free-Response Questions and Scoring Guidelines
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AP Chemistry Exam Free-Response Question and Scoring Information Archive
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