Best Tips to Study for the AP Chemistry Exam

Best Tips to Study for the AP Chemistry Exam 

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Read the Whole Question First -  Read each free-response question all the way through before doing any work. Spend more time reading and less time writing to make sure you really understand what is being asked.

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Read All Parts of the Question -  The short and the long AP Chemistry questions have several parts. Read all the parts before you start answering and think about how they might be related.

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Maximize Credit -  Remember that you might be getting partial credit. Answer any part of the question, about which you have any knowledge.

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Be Consistent -  Consistency is important. Consider your prior answers: be sure to answer the next related questions based on the prior answers given.

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Use the Right Words and  Symbols -  Use appropriate scientific language when answering questions. Know proper chemistry symbols and notation.

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Calculate Accurately -  Since a calculator is allowed for the entire free-response section, accurate answers are expected.

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Understand Significant Figures -  Review and consistently apply rules for significant figures, and avoid rounding off before the final answer.

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Use Correct Units -  Include units in your final answers as appropriate. If no units are specified, use the most convenient units.

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Draw and Label Graphs Correctly -  Any graph you are asked to draw should have clearly labeled axes with appropriate scales. Be familiar with the methods used to linearize data, such as using the natural log or the reciprocal of the data.

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