by Vaish | Feb 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
This is a semi- solved problem from the 2014 AP Chemistry Free Response section: Q2. The idea is to give the student (you) some clues to solve the problem without completely solving it for you. (a) learly, the acid is whatever loses a proton (or H+ or H3O+ in...
by Vaish | Jan 27, 2018 | Preparation for AP Chem, Uncategorized
Reaction Mechanisms (the small steps that chemical reactions are broken down into) are a big part of Kinetics. And Catalysts and Intermediates are a small part of mechanisms. You may have heard that a catalyst speeds up a reaction, but is not used up during the...
by Vaish | Apr 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
As you get so so close to the AP Chemistry exam, it is really important to know what resources you have handy during those intense 3 hours! So today, let’s take a minute to examine the all important equation sheet. How do you use the equation sheet? Honestly,...
by Vaish | Apr 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
AP Electrochemistry – what do you need to know… The formula list that is part of your AP packet is here: Yep, that’s it! Depending on the equation sheet to help you out in an exam is never the best idea. Do memorize these equations. You do need to know the...
by Vaish | Apr 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
AP Electrochemistry is one of the easy chapters It may not seem like it right now, but there’s not really that much complexity especially going from Equilibrium and Acids and Bases!! I have been thinking of the best way to reach out with a summary of the AP...
by Vaish | Mar 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
How to solve an unsolvable problem? By backing up what a question is asking for, often you can solve most problems in your AP Chemistry exam. Especially conceptual ones. I have a video of a question that has a great example of when you can back up to an answer and...
