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Old 06-22-2008, 06:07 PM   #1
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AP Chemistry Study Materials - Can some one provide a list?

Thanks very much. I can trade some AP Exams for Chemistry. Thanks


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Old 06-22-2008, 07:43 PM   #2
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an awesome teacher.
(thats how i did really well in ap chem)




if you dont have one of those....... and are passionate about chemistry then definitely get either Barrons or Princeton Review (I don't prefer either.... had PR it was a good review, not to learn from though..... barrons was as thick as a textbook though....... so i didnt buy it)

also if you have to buy your own textbook definitely go with a zumdahl book.

make sure to constantly review, use old CB tests. make sure you get the audit exam somehow..... get the released exams.


if you do all of the above then you're on your way to get a 5.
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Old 06-24-2008, 05:54 PM   #3
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Are you sure about the Zumdahl textbook? It's too detailed and the explanations are confusing.

For me, I'm studying this summer as well. I took out "Chemistry: The Central Science" by Brown, Lemay, Bursten.

I also bought the "Master the AP Chemistry Exam" by Peterson.

Both should be good.
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Old 06-24-2008, 07:26 PM   #4
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I used Zumdahl for AP Chemistry during my Senior year and it wasn't that good. I would try Chemistry: The Central Science by BLB as the above poster suggested. I used it for my chemistry course in college, and it was a good book. The Princeton Review book for Chemistry is also a good book for review.
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Old 06-24-2008, 08:15 PM   #5
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odd most people i talk to like zumdahl.
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Old 06-24-2008, 09:19 PM   #6
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Zumdahl is more detailed but Brown, Lemay, Bursten is easier to read and understand.
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Old 06-25-2008, 09:56 PM   #7
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ive only been hearing about Zumdahl also.
but the other BLB book sounds more my type. does it have as much detail and info as the Zumdahl? I just dont wanna miss out and be in the dark during the AP
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