How to prepare for the AP Chemistry Exam over Spring Vacation. Mar.2005
2. Work on a multiple choice AP exam (do the test twice if possible—once using only a periodic table as a reference (no calculator)), and the second time using any references you like (i.e. look up things you’re not sure about). It is hoped that you will get a decent score the “first” time and an even better score the second time.
3. Read through and study examples from Ch. 18: The Nucleus: A Chemist’s View. This is a chapter that we will cover only one day in class. There have been questions on the AP exam related to this section. We will have a quiz on this on Wednesday 4/6/05 at the end of the holiday.
Themes for studying Ch. 18: The Nucleus: A Chemist’s View
Understanding of Nuclear Chemistry should mean that students can:
Write nuclear equations
Calculate quantities using the half-life concept
Discuss radioactivity
Suggest some chemical applications
As you read and work through Chapter 18, I suggest that you:
Name and describe three types of radioactive decay (a, b, g) and their properties
Write nuclear equations for various nuclear transformations.
Calculate amounts of a radioactive sample that will be
present after a certain time
has elapsed.
Explain the source of immense energy associated with nuclear fission or fusion.
Suggested study problems: p. 906 ff Q: 9, 11, 19, 31, 33 (answers in back of book)
