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AP® Chemistry Crash Course, 2nd Ed., Book + Online / Edition 2

AP® Chemistry Crash Course, 2nd Ed., Book + Online / Edition 2

by Derrick C. Wood
AP® Chemistry Crash Course, 2nd Ed., Book + Online / Edition 2
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ISBN-10:
0738611549
ISBN-13:
9780738611549
Pub. Date:
01/15/2014
Publisher:
Research & Education Association
ISBN-10:
0738611549
ISBN-13:
9780738611549
Pub. Date:
01/15/2014
Publisher:
Research & Education Association
AP® Chemistry Crash Course, 2nd Ed., Book + Online / Edition 2

AP® Chemistry Crash Course, 2nd Ed., Book + Online / Edition 2

by Derrick C. Wood

Overview

REA's Crash Course for the AP® Chemistry Exam - Gets You a Higher Advanced Placement® Score in Less Time

Crash Course is perfect for the time-crunched student, the last-minute studier, or anyone who wants a refresher on the subject.

Are you crunched for time? Have you started studying for your Advanced Placement® Chemistry exam yet? How will you memorize everything you need to know before the test? Do you wish there was a fast and easy way to study for the exam AND boost your score?

If this sounds like you, don't panic. REA's Crash Course for AP® Chemistry is just what you need. Our Crash Course gives you:

Targeted, Focused Review - Study Only What You Need to Know
Fully revised for the 2014 AP® Chemistry exam, this Crash Course is based on an in-depth analysis of the revised AP® Chemistry course description outline and sample AP® test questions. It covers only the information tested on the new exam, so you can make the most of your valuable study time. Our targeted review focuses on the Big Ideas that will be covered on the exam. Explanations of the AP® Chemistry Labs are also included.

Expert Test-taking Strategies
This Crash Course presents detailed, question-level strategies for answering both the multiple-choice and essay questions. By following this advice, you can boost your score in every section of the test.

Take REA's Online Practice Exam
After studying the material in the Crash Course, go to the online REA Study Center and test what you've learned. Our practice exam features timed testing, detailed explanations of answers, and automatic scoring analysis. The exam is balanced to include every topic and type of question found on the actual AP® exam, so you know you're studying the smart way.

Whether you're cramming for the test at the last minute, looking for extra review, or want to study on your own in preparation for the exams - this is the study guide every AP® Chemistry student must have.

When it's crucial crunch time and your Advanced Placement® exam is just around the corner, you need REA's Crash Course for AP® Chemistry!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780738611549
Publisher: Research & Education Association
Publication date: 01/15/2014
Series: Advanced Placement (AP) Crash Course Series
Edition description: Second Edition, Revised
Pages: 272
Sales rank: 419,006
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range: 16 - 18 Years

About the Author

Adrian Dingle is a chemistry educator and author, with 24 years of experience teaching in the United States and the United Kingdom. He is the creator of the award-winning chemistry website, www.adriandingleschemistrypages.com.

The focus of Mr. Dingle’s teaching career has been on preparing students for standardized tests; AP® and SAT® tests in the United States, GCSE’s and A levels in the United Kingdom, and International Baccalaureate in both countries. An Englishman, he lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where he teaches at The Westminster Schools. He holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry, and a Postgraduate Certi.cate in Education, both from the University of Exeter in England.

In addition to writing this Crash Course, Mr. Dingle has written The Periodic Table: Elements With Style, How To Make A Universe With 92 Ingredients, and SAT™ Chemistry Crash Course. He is the 2011 winner of the School Library Association of the UK’s Information Book Award, and, in 2012, was honored with the prestigious literary prize Wissenschaftsbuch des Jahre, sponsored by the Austrian Ministry of Science and Research.

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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. This Crash Course gets you ready for the new 2014 AP
Chemistry exam. Our review and online practice test are based on
a careful analysis of the latest changes to the AP Chemistry Course
Description outline and exam.

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 content and format
of the new exam, shows you the types of questions you’ll see on test
day, and explains how the exam is scored.

Parts Two through Seven give you a complete crash course in Chemistry.
Each chapter presents essential information tested on the AP
exam and covers everything from Atoms and Elements to Chemical
Thermodynamics and Equilibrium. The author includes a chapter
detailing the laboratory work necessary for AP Chemistry, and also
shows you how to write high-scoring answers for 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!

To check your test readiness for the AP Chemistry exam, either before
or after studying this Crash Course, take REA’s FREE online practice
exam. To access your practice exam, visit the online REA Study Center
at www.rea.com/studycenter and follow the on-screen instructions.

This true-to-format test features automatic scoring of the multiple-choice
questions, detailed explanations of all answers, and diagnostic
score reporting that will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses
so you’ll be ready on exam day!

Good luck on your AP Chemistry exam!

Table of Contents

About This Book
About Our Author
Acknowledgments

Introduction
Chapter 1 Keys for Success on the AP Chemistry Exam

Atoms and Elements
Chapter 2 Atoms and Moles
Chapter 3 Electrons
Chapter 4 Periodicity
Chapter 5 Atomic Models
Chapter 6 Conservation of Atoms and Mass

Bonding
Chapter 7 Solids, Liquids, Gases, and Solutions
Chapter 8 Intermolecular Forces
Chapter 9 Intra Forces, VSEPR, and Shape
Chapter 10 Bonding and Properties of Solids

Chemical Reactions
Chapter 11 Chemical Reactions
Chapter 12 Classifying Chemical Reactions
Chapter 13 Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions

Rates of Reaction
Chapter 14 Factors Affecting Rates of Reaction
Chapter 15 Collision Theory
Chapter 16 Mechanisms
Chapter 17 Catalysts

Chemical Thermodynamics
Chapter 18 Temperature, Heat, and Specific Heat Capacity
Chapter 19 Conservation of Energy, Work, and Calorimetry
Chapter 20 Bond Making and Bond Breaking
Chapter 21 Inter and Intra Forces and Physical and Chemical Change
Chapter 22 Entropy and Free Energy

Equilibrium
Chapter 23 Dynamic Equilibrium
Chapter 24 Le Chatelier’s Principle
Chapter 25 Acids, Bases, and Solubility Equilibrium
Chapter 26 Equilibrium and Gibbs Free Energy

Overarching Themes
Chapter 27 Laboratory Work in AP Chemistry
Chapter 28 Writing Good Free-Response Answers
Periodic Table of the Elements
AP Chemistry Equations and Constants

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