Exam Structure
Use the current AP Chemistry format: Section I has 60 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes. Section II has 7 free-response questions in 105 minutes.
60 MCQ90 Minutes7 FRQ105 Minutes
Mock Exam Rules
- Use one uninterrupted sitting for each section, with only the break allowed by your practice plan.
- Mark uncertain MCQs, but do not pause to research during the section.
- For FRQs, show calculations, units, particle-level reasoning, and short explanations.
- After scoring, sort misses by topic and mistake code before doing new practice.
Suggested Mock Mix
| Area | What To Include | Review Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic structure and bonding | Periodic trends, Lewis structures, VSEPR, polarity, IMF. | Can you connect structure to properties? |
| Reactions and stoichiometry | Net ionic equations, limiting reactants, solution concentration, gases. | Are mole ratios and units controlled? |
| Thermo and kinetics | Calorimetry, enthalpy, rate laws, mechanisms, catalysts. | Can you separate energy, rate, and equilibrium? |
| Equilibrium and acids | K, Q, ICE tables, buffers, titration curves, solubility. | Do you justify direction and approximation choices? |
| Electrochem and lab | Redox, cells, experimental design, graphs, error analysis. | Can you use evidence from data? |
Pacing Targets
- MCQ: complete the first 20 questions by about 30 minutes and the first 40 by about 60 minutes.
- FRQ: preview all 7 questions, then start with the ones where setup is clearest.
- Leave time to check units, signs, oxidation states, and whether answers match the requested form.
A mock exam only pays off if review is longer than the score check. Spend at least 60 minutes repairing the highest-value misses.
Post-Mock Review Sheet
- Top three content gaps: write the topic, the missed skill, and one repair problem.
- Top three execution gaps: write the habit that failed, such as rushing, unit drift, or weak justification.
- Retake plan: redo missed FRQ parts within 48 hours and a mixed MCQ set within one week.