Advanced Placement exams require students to have a firm grasp of content—you can't bluff or even logic your way to a 5. Like a set of class notes borrowed from the smartest student in your grade, this book gives you exactly that. No tricks or crazy stratagems, no sample essays or practice sets: Just the facts, presented with lots of helpful visuals. 

Inside ASAP Chemistry, you'll find:

• Essential concepts, terms, and functions for AP Chem—all explained clearly & concisely

• Diagrams, charts, and graphs for quick visual reference

• A three-pass icon system designed to help you prioritize learning what you MUST, SHOULD, and COULD know in the time you have available

• "Ask Yourself" questions to help identify areas where you might need extra attention

• A resource that's perfect for last-minute exam prep and for daily class work

Topics covered in ASAP Chemistry include:

• Atomic structure

• Covalent bonding & intermolecular forces

• Thermochemistry

• Acids & bases