Student should be able to:
G1. Determine and correctly use the appropriate equipment for a specific function including proper measuring device.
G2. Determine the correct procedures for synthesis of compounds, separation of materials, observing/recording phase change, performing titrations, spectrophotometry/colorimetry and gravimetric analysis. These will be covered under Lab Specific Objectives.
G3. Determine correct procedures to collect data, analyze the data to come to conclusions and defend those conclusions.
There are 22 suggested laboratories (click here for specific, 22 Suggested Labs) that the AP chemistry exam will cover.
For each lab, the student should be able to:
S1. Explain the set-up and procedures to complete the lab including drawing any diagrams/apparatus needed. Outline form and non-complete sentence are allowed as long as it does not take away from the explanation.
S2. Be able to explain and perform mathematical calculations with respect to the lab or associated problems or questions.
S3. Remember any fact that AP deems relevant in the lab (i.e. colors of solution, smells of gases, etc).
The AP has placed great emphasis on laboratory experiences to the point where one of the mandatory question on the AP Chemistry Exam is explaining the set-up, math procedures for one of the 22 suggested labs.