AP Chemistry with Online Tests (Barron's Test Prep) - Softcover

Neil D. Jespersen is an active member of the Department of Chemistry at St. John’s University (Queens, New York). He earned his B.S. degree with special attainments in chemistry at Washington and Lee University (Lexington, Virginia) and his Ph.D. at Pennsylvania State University (University Park, Pennsylvania). He specializes in analytical chemistry research and has mentored more than 100 undergraduate research students and 25 graduate students. Dr. Jespersen teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in instrumental analysis and quantitative chemical analysis. He also teaches general chemistry on a regular basis and coordinates the general chemistry laboratory program. Dr. Jespersen is a fellow of the American Chemical Society and currently serves as a councilor from the New York section. He is also the faculty advisor to the ACS Student Chapter at St. John’s University.

Pamela K. Kerrigan is an Associate Professor and director of the Division of Natural Sciences at the College of Mount Saint Vincent (Bronx, New York). She earned her B.A. at Lakeland College as a double major in biology and chemistry, her M.S. at the University of Wisconsin (Milwaukee), and her Ph.D. at Arizona State University in chemistry. Over the past 23 years, Dr. Kerrigan has mentored numerous undergraduate research students. She teaches undergraduate courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Dr. Kerrigan is the past chair of the New York section of the American Chemical Society and is a councilor. During her tenure at the college, she has been the mentor for the American Chemical Society Student Chapter. For 10 years, Dr. Kerrigan was a reader for the AP Chemistry exam.

Table of Contents:
Barron's Essential 5
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Important Facts About the Advanced Placement Examination in Chemistry
Essential Details
Scoring of the Examination
Test Content and Distribution
Content and Distribution in This Book
Chemical Calculations and Relationships
How to Use This Review Book
Organizing Your Review
What to Expect of the AP Chemistry Examination
How to Maximize Your Score
Final Preparations for the Exam
The College Board
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
Diagnostic Test 1
Diagnostic Test 2
Diagnostic Test 3
PART ONE: STRUCTURE OF MATTER
Structure of the Atom
The Periodic Table
PART TWO: CHEMICAL BONDING
Ionic Compounds, Formulas, and Reactions
Covalent Compounds, Formulas, and Structure
Stoichiometry
PART THREE: STATES OF MATTER
Gases
Liquids and Solids
Solutions
PART FOUR: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Chemical Equilibrium
Kinetics
Thermodynamics
PART FIVE: CHEMICAL REACTIONS
Oxidation-Reduction Reactions and Electrochemistry
Acids and Bases
Experimental Chemistry
PRACTICE TESTS
APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Answer Explanations for End-of-Chapter Questions
Appendix 2 Electronic Configurations of the Elements
Appendix 3 Thermodynamic Data for Selected Elements, Compounds, and Ions (25°C)
Appendix 4 Ionization Constants of Weak Acids
Appendix 5 Ionization Constants of Polyprotic Acids
Appendix 6 Ionization Constants of Weak Bases
Appendix 7 Solubility Product Constants
Glossary
Index