The 2024 AP exams will take place over a two-week period in May: May 6–10 and May 13–17.
The AP Chemistry exam for 2024 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 2024 AP Chemistry exam?
Students who take the 2024 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.
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Can I take the 2024 AP Chemistry exam virtually?
In 2024, eight AP exam subjects are available as a digital exam in the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C. However, the 2024 AP Chemistry exam is not available as a digital exam.
How long is the 2024 AP Chemistry exam?
The 2024 AP Chemistry exam will be 3 hours, 15 minutes long.
What’s the 2024 AP Chemistry exam date and time?
The 2024 AP Chemistry exam is scheduled for Monday, May 6 at 12 PM local time.
What will be tested on the 2024 AP Chemistry exam?
The 2024 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 2024?
The 2024 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 free-response section has 3 long-answer (worth 10 points each) and 4 short-answer questions (worth 4 points each).
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 now use a 4-function, scientific, or graphing calculator, such as this TI-84 graphing calculator by Texas Instruments, for both sections of 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 2023 AP Chemistry exam.
And check here for free-response questions from the 2014-2022 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 2024 AP Chemistry exam.
What are my other options for preparing for the 2024 AP Chemistry exam?
If you don’t have an AP Chemistry review book already, consider getting one sooner than later to help you prepare for the 2024 AP Chemistry exam. You can find popular review books published by Barron’s, The Princeton Review, and others at Amazon.
The Princeton Review AP Chemistry Premium Prep, 25th Edition: 7 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review + Strategies & Techniques (2024) (College Test Preparation), for example, which is rated 4.9 stars, costs just $25.49 (at the time of writing of this article).
And the AP Chemistry Premium, 2024: 6 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice (Barron’s AP), costs just $21.05 (at the time of writing of this article).
There are also online resources that you can use to help you prepare for the 2024 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.
If you’re taking more than one AP exam in 2024, check TUN’s AP Exam Review for details on other AP exams.
