Road to a 5 : AP Chemistry : Accelerated Program
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3 sessions
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This series ended on August 2, 2025. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.
About
Think of this as your express train to AP Chemistry mastery! We're diving deep into the foundational concepts of Atomic Structure (Unit 1), Molecular and Ionic Compounds (Unit 2), and Intermolecular Forces & Properties (Unit 3), and we'll keep pushing all the way until Electrochemistry (Unit 9). Because we're moving quickly, staying on track is key. We'll build concepts layer by layer, so each session is crucial.
To ensure you're truly grasping the material, I'll also be providing tests and assessments. Dedicate time to practice problems after each session—that's how we ensure you "stick the landing" on every topic!
Schedule
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
Two absences in a row will result in expulsion unless the absences have been excused.
SESSION 1
26
Jul
SESSION 1
AP Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Sat 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCJul 26, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC
Unit 1: Atomic Structure and Properties (Accelerated Dive)
We'll jump right into the essentials:
1.1 Moles and Molar Mass (though we'll cover its core elements first for foundational understanding before full mole calculations).
Essential measurement techniques, precision, accuracy, and Significant Figures.
1.2 Mass Spectrometry of Elements (conceptual introduction).
1.3 Atomic Structure and Electron Configuration: Bohr model (limitations), Quantum mechanical model; Electron shells, subshells, orbitals; Aufbau principle, Hund's rule, Pauli exclusion principle.
1.4 Photoelectron Spectroscopy (PES): Interpreting spectra for electron energy levels and confirming configurations.
1.5 Periodic Trends: Atomic radius, ionization energy, electron affinity, electronegativity; Introduction to Coulomb's Law.
1.6 Valence Electrons and Ionic Compounds: Basic distinction, formation of simple ions, common polyatomic ions, basic nomenclature.
1.7 Molecular and Covalent Compounds: Basic distinction, introduction to shared electrons.
(Note: Topics 1.1 and 1.2 from the original plan were re-sequenced and integrated for flow in this condensed format)
Your Mission After This Session: This unit is the bedrock! Dedicate serious time to practice problems immediately to solidify your understanding. No falling behind on day one!
SESSION 2
27
Jul
SESSION 2
AP Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Sun 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCJul 27, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC
Unit 2: Molecular and Ionic Compound Structure and Properties (Building Bonds!)
We'll start with 2.1 Types of Chemical Bonds (Ionic, Covalent, and Metallic bonds – formation, characteristics, electron behavior).
Explore 2.2 Intramolecular Forces and Potential Energy (relationship between bond formation, energy changes, and ideal bond length).
Dive into 2.3 Structure of Ionic Solids (crystal lattices, lattice energy factors, properties) and 2.4 Structure of Metals and Alloys (electron sea model, properties, types of alloys).
A crucial skill: mastering 2.5 Lewis Diagrams for molecules and polyatomic ions, including the octet rule and its exceptions, assigning valence electrons, and drawing multiple bonds.
We'll then tackle 2.6 Resonance and Formal Charge (when a single Lewis structure is insufficient, criteria for valid resonance structures, delocalization, formal charge calculation and its use in determining plausible structures).
Finally, we'll use 2.7 VSEPR and Bond Hybridization to predict molecular shapes and bond angles (electron domain vs. molecular geometry, common geometries), discuss the impact of lone pairs, determine molecular polarity, and introduce hybridization (sp, sp2, sp3, sp3d, sp3d2).
Your Mission After This Session: Practice, practice, practice! Lewis structures, VSEPR, and formal charge are hands-on skills. The more you draw, the better you'll "see" these molecules.
SESSION 3
2
Aug
SESSION 3
AP Chemistry
AP Chemistry
Sat 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTCAug 2, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM UTC
Unit 3: Gases, Liquids, and Solids: A Journey into States of Matter (Building Bonds!)
This unit will explore the fundamental properties and behavior of gases, liquids, and solids, focusing on the underlying principles that govern their states of matter and the transitions between them.
Topics:
3.1 Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases:
Exploring ideal gas behavior and postulates.
Explaining gas properties based on the Kinetic Molecular Theory.
3.2 Pressure, Volume, Temperature, and Moles:
The ideal gas law and its applications.
Stoichiometry with gases.
3.3 Deviations from Ideal Gas Behavior:
Understanding why real gases don't always behave ideally.
The van der Waals equation.
3.4 Intermolecular Forces:
Exploring various types of forces and their strengths.
How intermolecular forces influence physical properties (e.g., boiling point and melting point).
3.5 Properties of Liquids:
Surface tension, viscosity, and vapor pressure.
Relationship of liquid properties to intermolecular forces.
3.6 Solids:
Crystalline vs. amorphous solids.
Types of crystals.
3.7 Phase Changes and Phase Diagrams:
Understanding the energy changes associated with phase transitions.
Interpreting phase diagrams.
Key Skills to Master:
Mastering the Ideal Gas Law and understanding its connection to intermolecular forces.
Your Mission After This Unit:
Practice, practice, practice! Gas laws, phase diagrams, and understanding intermolecular forces are essential to master. The more you practice, the better you'll understand the relationships between these concepts.