For details on the 2024 AP Chemistry Exam, check this article.
Unlike 2020 and 2021, when the College Board modified the AP exams as a response to the disruption caused by COVID-19, the 2022 AP exams will return to its original format.
This year, the AP exams will take place over a two-week period in May: May 2–6 and May 9–13.
The College Board may change the format, however, if schools are disrupted in the spring due to COVID-19.
“We’ll continue to monitor global, national, and local health conditions, putting the health and safety of students first, and if there are widespread school closures in spring 2022, we’ll provide options similar to those offered in 2021,” the College Board noted here.
We will, of course, update this guide if that should happen.
The AP Chemistry exam for 2022 will be a full-length paper-and-pencil exam that students can take in school only.
Here is what you need to know to do well in the upcoming AP Chemistry exam.
Will I get college credit for the 2022 AP Chemistry exam?
Students who take the 2022 AP Chemistry exam will be eligible for college credit.
As in previous years, a student must obtain a score of 3, 4, or 5 to be eligible for college credit.
For tips on getting a perfect AP score, check out this interview with Dawn Mueller, an educational consultant with Tutor Doctor.
How long is the 2022 AP Chemistry exam?
The 2022 AP Chemistry exam will be 3 hours, 15 minutes long.
What’s the 2022 AP Chemistry exam date and time?
The 2022 AP Chemistry exam is scheduled for Monday, May 2 at 12 PM local time.
What will be tested on the 2022 AP Chemistry exam?
The 2022 AP Chemistry exam will test students on the whole course content, so be prepared to answer questions on these topics:
- Unit 1: Atomic Structures and Properties
- Unit 2: Molecular and Ionic Compound Structure and Properties
- Unit 3: Intermolecular Forces and Properties
- Unit 4: Chemical Reactions
- Unit 5: Kinetics
- Unit 6: Thermodynamics
- Unit 7: Equilibrium
- Unit 8: Acids and Bases
- Unit 9: Applications of Thermodynamics
What is the AP Chemistry exam format for 2022?
The 2022 AP Chemistry exam will be split equally between two sections: multiple-choice and free-response questions. Each section is worth 50 percent of the exam score.
You will have 1 hour, 30 minutes to answer 60 multiple-choice questions and 1 hour, 45 minutes to answer 7 free-response questions.
The chart below shows the breakdown of the exam components.
| Section | # Questions | Time Allocation | Exam Weight |
| I: Multiple Choice | 60 | 1 hour, 30 mins | 50% |
| II: Free Response | 7 | 1 hour, 45 mins | 50% |
You may use a 4-function, scientific, or graphing calculator, such as this TI-84 graphing calculator by Texas Instruments, on the exam.
Does the College Board offer any free AP Chemistry exam prep resources?
The College Board is offering a number of free AP Chemistry exam resources to students to help them prepare for the exam.
AP Chemistry Practice Tests
You can get examples of free-response questions from past AP Chemistry exams for free. You can use these as practice tests to supplement other test prep materials you use.
Check here for free-response questions posed in the 2021 AP Chemistry exam. You can also log in to the AP Classroom Question Bank for questions posed in the 2020 exam.
And check here for free-response questions from the 2014-2019 AP Chemistry exams.
AP Chemistry Courses
The College Board’s AP YouTube channel gives students access to APLive classes and recordings delivered by AP teachers from across the country. Additionally, to help students review course content and skills before their exam, the College Board gives students access to the AP Daily: Live Review sessions for the 2021 AP Chemistry exam.
What are my other options for preparing for the 2022 AP Chemistry exam?
If you don’t have an AP Chemistry review book already, check out TUN’s Textbook Save Engine to compare prices and get the best deals.
There are also online resources that you can use to help you prepare for the 2022 AP Chemistry exam.
Khan Academy
In partnership with the College Board, Khan Academy provides an official AP Chemistry course that comes with free instructional videos, articles, and practice exercises created by current and former AP teachers. In addition, Khan Academy offers free exam skills and strategies.
Princeton Review
The Princeton Review offers a 6-Hour Cram AP Cram Course for the AP Chemistry exam. The course covers topics on atomic theory, equilibrium, thermodynamics, and more. A Princeton Review expert will help you get ready for test day.
The course, which comes with a Princeton Review prep book, can be ordered online for $399. For now, there are two available Cram Course schedules.
- April 23 & 24, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
- April 25 & 27, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
The Princeton Review also offers private tutoring, available both in-person or online, for a fee starting at $206 an hour. If you decide to go with this personalized option, expert tutors will work with you to “make a plan, set goals, and exceed them.” The Princeton Review guarantees that if you’re not 100% satisfied, you will be matched with another tutor and get your next lesson for free.
If you’re taking more than one AP exam in 2022, check TUN’s AP Exam Review for details on other AP exams.
