摘要：AP化学考试分为两部分，第一部分为选择题，时间90分钟，共有75个题占总分的45%。除基础知识外，包含大量的理解、综合性题目，特别强调学生应充分准备，且不要期望全答对，不应因题目的广泛而放弃AP化学考试，下面给考生介绍下AP化学科目备考要点，希望对考生有帮助。
AP Chemistry Course Outline
Words in red are the most important
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to AP Chemistry
No exercises
Block 1 Atomic Structure， Periodicity and Nuclear
CHAPTER 2 Atomic Structure
2.1 Atomic Representation
2.2 Electron Configuration
Shells， Sub-Shells， Orbitals， Spin
2.2.1 Pauli Exclusion Principle
2.2.2 Hund's Rule
2.3 Quantum Numbers
2.4 History of the discovery of sub-atomic particles and atomic structure
The famous names and experiments
CHAPTER 3 The Periodic Table and the Periodic Trends
Metallic Behavior and Non-Metallic Behavior;
Ionization Energy(first and other);
Electronegativity;
Electron Affinity;
Atomic Radius.
CHAPTER 4 Nuclear Chemistry
4.1 AlphaBetaGamma Decay： Equations and productions
(including positron decay and electron capture)
4.2 Half-Life
4.3 Mass Defect
Block 2 Molecular Structure and Bonding
CHAPTER 5 Bonding
5.1 Types of Bonds
Ionic Bond
Covalent Bond (including giant covalent and molecular covalent)， Metallic Bond
Condition of existence; cause of forming; physical properties of crystals; examples
5.2 Polarity of Covalent Bonds
Polarity of bonds; Polarity of molecules; Dipole moment
5.3 Inter-Molecular Forces(Van Der Waals Force)
Dipole-Dipole Force;
London Dispersion Force;
Hydrogen Bond.
5.4 Lewis Structure
5.5 Hybridization and Formation of Multiple Bonds
5.6 VSEPR( Valence Shell Electron Repulsion Theory)
Using VSEPR to predict the special configuration of a molecule.
Block 3 Gas， Liquid and Solid
CHAPTER 6 Gases
6.1 S.T.P
6.2 Ideal Gas
6.3 Kinetic Molecular Theory
6.4 Gas Laws and Ideal Gas Equation
6.5 Dalton's Law(Especially cases of gases collected over water)
6.6 Graham's Law of Effusion
6.7 Van Der Waals Equation of Real Gas
CHAPTER 7 Phase Changes
7.1 Basic Concepts
Phases;
Phase Changes;
Dynamic Equilibrium;
Vapor Pressure.
7.2 Phase Diagram
7.3 Heating Curve
CHAPTER 8 Solution
8.1 Basic Concepts
Solution; Solute; Solvent
8.2 Concentration Measurements
8.2.1 Molarity
8.2.2 Molality
8.2.3 Mole Fraction
8.3 Colligative Properties
(Qualitative as well as quantative)
Vapor Pressure Depression;
Boiling Point Elevation;
Freezing Point Depression;
Osmotic Pressure.
8.4 Solubility Rules
Block 4 Energetics
CHAPTER 9 Thermodynamics
9.1 Basic Concepts
State Functions; Standard State.
9.2 Enthalpy
Endothermic/Exothermic
Hess's Law
Heat of Formation
Bond Energy
9.3 Entropy
Definition
Entropy of Formation
Estimation of Entropy Change
9.4 Gibbs Free Energy： Spontaneity of Reaction
Definition
Calculation
Criteria of Spontaneity
CHAPTER 10 Kinetics
10.1 Factors contributing to the rate of reaction
Temperature， pressure， concentration， surface area， and catalyst.
10.1.1 Collision Theory
10.1.2 Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution
10.2 Rate Law
Expression of Rate Law (in differentiated form)
Deduction of Rate Law through experiment
Order of Reaction： With respect to reaction or with respect to specified reactants
10.3 First Order Reaction， Second Order Reaction and Zero Order Reaction
Rate Law in integrated form; Curve; Half-Life of First Order Reaction
10.4 Reaction Mechanisms
Rate Determining Step
Concept of intermediate
Deduction of Rate Law through given mechanisms
10.5 Arrhenius Equation
The Curve
CHAPTER 11 Equilibrium
11.1 Equilibrium Constant
11.2 Kc与Kp
11.3 Multistep Process
11.4 Le Chatelier's Law
11.5 Relation between K and deltaG
11.6 Ksp
Block 5 Acid and Base; Redox Reaction
CHAPTER 12 Acid and Base
12.1 Basic Concepts
Kw
pH
pOH
pKa
pKb
12.2 Definitions of Acid and Base
Arrhenius Definition
Bronsted-Lowry Definition
Lewis Definition
Conjugate Acid and Base
12.3 pH Calculation
Strong Acid and Base
Weak monoprotic Acid and Base
Buffer Solution
Definition
pH Calculation
properties
12.4 Titration and Indicators
CHAPTER 13 Oxidation and Reduction
13.1 Basic Concepts
13.1.1 Oxidation & Reduction
13.1.2 Half-Reaction and Half-Equation
13.1.3 Oxidation Number： Definition， Rules and Exceptions
13.2 Redox Reactions： Balancing the Equation
13.3 Electrode Potential
13.4 Chemical Cells and Electrolytic Cells
Block 6 Miscellaneous
CHAPTER 14 Organic Chemistry
Nomenclature. Basic types of reaction.
Chapter 15 Descriptive Chemistry
Chapter 16 Experiments
22 Recommended Experiments
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