AP Chemistry Exam Strategies and Tips

Jeremy Krug provides last-minute tips for the AP Chemistry exam, covering essay writing using the CER method, the importance of significant figures, calculator usage, multiple-choice strategies, ensuring correct units, reading questions carefully, and understanding carry-through errors. He concludes with final reminders and encouragement for students.

What does the 'R' in the CER method stand for when writing essays for the AP Chemistry exam?

• Relevance

• Reasoning

• Response

• Review

When dealing with significant figures, what should you do if you're unsure about the number to use?

• Use four significant figures

• Use two significant figures

• Use one significant figure

• Use three significant figures

Which of the following is NOT allowed during the AP Chemistry exam?

• Using a cellphone calculator

• Using a graphing calculator

• Using a calculator with memory

• Using a scientific calculator

What is the recommended method for tackling the multiple-choice section of the AP Chemistry exam?

• Answer all questions in order

• Use the three-pass method

• Start with the hardest questions

• Skip all questions initially

Why is it important to include units in your answers on the free-response section?

• Units make the answer look complete

• Answers without units may not receive credit

• Units help in partial credit

• Units are optional

What should you do if you encounter a question header on the AP Chemistry exam?

• Ignore it and move on

• Only read if you have extra time

• Read it carefully for valuable information

• Skip to the next question

What is a carry-through error in the context of the AP Chemistry exam?

• An error that affects all parts of a question

• An error that is penalized in all parts

• An error in one part that doesn't affect subsequent parts

• An error that requires redoing the entire question

What should you do if you have no clue on an early answer in a question?

• Ask the invigilator for help

• Skip to the next section

• Make something up and move on

• Leave the entire question blank

What is one of the final reminders given for exam day preparation?

• Use a complex digital watch

• Skip breakfast

• Stay up late studying

• Sharpen your pencils

What is the main message of encouragement given to students?

• The exam is very easy

• Hard work throughout the year will pay off

• Luck is the most important factor

• You need to study only the night before