穆尔、兰利编著的《AP化学5分制胜》第1章对AP化学的考试特点进行了概述。第2章为考生提供了三种备考方案及其时间安排。如果考生选择为期一学年的方案，可以将这本书与自己参加的AP化学课程同步使用。如果考生选择其他两种方案中的一种，也可以与自己参加的AP化学课程同步使用，但是需要更侧重这本辅导书的使用。不管怎样，只要大家付出了时间和努力，就会有收获。第3章是一份预测题，帮助考生评估自己复习前的水平，发现在之后的复习中需要额外注意的薄弱之处。第4章为每个考试题型提出了一些有效的应试策略，让复习更有技巧性。从第5章到第19章是对化学知识的逐一讲解，涵盖了AP考试中的几乎所有考查内容。本书最后还提供了两套完整的全真模拟试题，可以帮助考生检测复习效果，并体验真实的考试场景。本书还有一些有利于考生学习的细节设置。例如，每章末尾配有复习题，帮助考生检查自己对相关内容的理解程度。这里提醒一下考生，请特别注意free-response questions部分的题目，这是能够让自己有突出表现的部分，且分值与多项选择题几乎相同。此外，还可利用快速回顾（Rapid Review）来复习每章的重点知识。

STEP 1 Set Up Your Study Program, 1

1 What You Need to Know About the AP Chemistry Exam, 3

Background of the Advanced Placement Program, 3

Who Writes the AP Chemistry Exam? 4

The AP Grades and Who Receives Them, 4

Reasons for Taking the AP Chemistry Exam, 4

Questions Frequently Asked About the AP Chemistry Exam, 5

2 How to Plan Your Time, 9

Three Approaches to Preparing for the AP Chemistry Exam, 9

Calendar for Each Plan, 11

STEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness, 15

3 Take a Diagnostic Exam, 17

Getting Started: The Diagnostic Exam, 18

Answers and Explanations, 27 STEP 1 Set Up Your Study Program, 1

1 What You Need to Know About the AP Chemistry Exam, 3

Background of the Advanced Placement Program, 3

Who Writes the AP Chemistry Exam? 4

The AP Grades and Who Receives Them, 4

Reasons for Taking the AP Chemistry Exam, 4

Questions Frequently Asked About the AP Chemistry Exam, 5

2 How to Plan Your Time, 9

Three Approaches to Preparing for the AP Chemistry Exam, 9

Calendar for Each Plan, 11

STEP 2 Determine Your Test Readiness, 15

3 Take a Diagnostic Exam, 17

Getting Started: The Diagnostic Exam, 18

Answers and Explanations, 27

Scoring and Interpretation, 30

STEP 3 Develop Strategies for Success, 31

4 How to Approach Each Question Type, 33

Multiple-Choice Questions, 33

Free-Response Questions, 36

STEP 4 Review the Knowledge You Need to Score High, 41

5 Basics, 43

Units and Measurements, 44

Dimensional Analysis—The Factor Label Method, 45

The States of Matter, 46

The Structure of the Atom, 46

Periodic Table, 50

Oxidation Numbers, 53

Nomenclature Overview, 53

Experimental, 59

Common Mistakes to Avoid, 59

Review Questions, 60

Answers and Explanations, 63

Free-response Questions, 64

Answers and Explanations, 64

Rapid Review, 65

6 Reactions and Periodicity, 67

AP Exam Format, 67

General Aspects of Chemical Reactions and Equations, 68

General Properties of Aqueous Solutions, 69

Precipitation Reactions, 70

Oxidation–Reduction Reactions, 71

Coordination Compounds, 75

Acid–Base Reactions, 76

Experimental, 80

Common Mistakes to Avoid, 80

Review Questions, 81

Answers and Explanations, 83

Free-response Questions, 84

Answers and Explanations, 85

Rapid Review, 86

7 Stoichiometry, 88

Moles and Molar Mass, 89

Percent Composition and Empirical Formulas, 89

Reaction Stoichiometry, 91

Limiting Reactants, 92

Percent Yield, 93

Molarity and Solution Calculations, 94

Experimental, 95

Common Mistakes to Avoid, 95

Review Questions, 95

Answers and Explanations, 98

Free-Response Questions, 99

Answers and Explanations, 100

Rapid Review, 101

8 Gases, 102

Kinetic Molecular Theory, 103

Gas Law Relationships, 104

Experimental, 112

Common Mistakes to Avoid, 113

Review Questions, 114

Answers and Explanations, 117

Free-Response Questions, 119

Answers and Explanations, 119

Rapid Review, 121

9 Thermodynamics, 123

Calorimetry, 124

Laws of Thermodynamics, 126

Products Minus Reactants, 126

Thermodynamics and Equilibrium, 130

Experimental, 131

Common Mistakes to Avoid, 131

Review Questions, 132

Answers and Explanations, 134

Free-Response Questions, 134

Answers and Explanations, 135

Rapid Review, 135

10 Spectroscopy, Light, and Electrons, 137

The Nature of Light, 137

Wave Properties of Matter, 139

Atomic Spectra, 139

Atomic Orbitals, 140

Experimental, 141

Common Mistakes to Avoid, 141

Review Questions, 142

Answers and Explanations, 143

Free-Response Questions, 144

Answers and Explanations, 144

Rapid Review, 145

11 Bonding, 147

Lewis Electron-Dot Structures, 148

Ionic and Covalent Bonding, 148

Molecular Geometry—VSEPR, 152

Valence Bond Theory, 154

Molecular Orbital Theory, 155

Resonance, 156

Bond Length, Strength, and Magnetic Properties, 158

Experimental, 158

Common Mistakes to Avoid, 158

Review Questions, 159

Answers and Explanations, 161

Free-Response Questions, 162

Answers and Explanations, 162

Rapid Review, 164

12 Solids, Liquids, and Intermolecular Forces, 166

Structures and Intermolecular Forces, 167

The Liquid State, 168

The Solid State, 169

Phase Diagrams, 170

Relationship of Intermolecular Forces to Phase Changes, 171

Experimental, 173

Common Mistakes to Avoid, 173

Review Questions, 173

Answers and Explanations, 176

Free-Response Questions, 176

Answers and Explanations, 177

Rapid Review, 177

13 Solutions and Colligative Properties, 179

Concentration Units, 180

Electrolytes and Nonelectrolytes, 183

Colligative Properties, 183

Colloids, 187

Experimental, 187

Common Mistakes to Avoid, 188

Review Questions, 189

Answers and Explanations, 191

Free-Response Questions, 194

Answers and Explanations, 194

Rapid Review, 195

14 Kinetics, 197

Rates of Reaction, 198

Integrated Rate Laws, 201

Activation Energy, 202

Reaction Mechanisms, 203

Catalysts, 204

Experimental, 204

Common Mistakes to Avoid, 205

Review Questions, 205

Answers and Explanations, 207

Free-Response Questions, 208

Answers and Explanations, 209

Rapid Review, 210

15 Equilibrium, 211

16 Electrochemistry, 241

17 Nuclear Chemistry, 260

18 Organic Chemistry, 268

19 Experimental, 278

STEP 5 Build Your Test-Taking Confidence, 301

AP Chemistry Practice Exam 1, 303

AP Chemistry Practice Exam 2, 325

Appendixes, 345

SI Units, 347

Balancing Redox Equations Using the Ion-Electron Method, 349

Common Ions, 353

Bibliography, 356

Web Sites, 357

Glossary, 358

Exam Resources, 367