AP tests are tests that are administered by the College Board in the United States. AP stands for advanced placement. The AP program is similar to the international baccalaureate program. However, the IB program is typically internationally recognized, whereas the AP program is typically more limited in international acceptance. The AP exam consists of multiple choice questions that are scored by
. a scantron, and a free form answer section that is scored by individuals. The final AP score is a compilation of both the multiple choice score and the score on the free form essay questions.The AP chemistry exam covers the same material as a general chemistry course offered in college. A passing score on the AP chemistry exam should allow students to move on to a higher level of chemistry without having to take general chemistry again. This may waive the first semester of general chemistry, or both semesters.The exam covers broad topics such as the states of matter, reactions and the structure of matter. States of matter covers topics such as ideal gases. Ideal gases function based on the ideal gas law, which allows predictions about gas behavior mathematically. The states of matter also covers topics such as phase diagrams. Phase diagrams tell the state of a particular element or compound at a given temperature and pressure.Reactions covers stoichiometry and other reactions such as displacement reactions. Stoichiometry is the study of how much of a compound will react in a given reaction. Lastly, the structure of matter covers topics such as bonding and the structure of the atom.Students can find practice multiple choice questions on the the College Board website so they have an idea of the material covered on the exam before they take it. The College Board also provides answers to multiple choice questions and sample free form answers on its website. More reference links: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/chemistry/samp.html n/a