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[email protected] ISBN: 0-7689-1828-6 Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 First Edition 07 06 05 Contents CONTENTS Introduction: Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 1 Preparing for the AP Chemistry Exam ..........................................................................................1 What the Exam Covers ..................................................................................................................2 Getting to Know the Format of the Exam ...................................................................................... 5 How the AP Chemistry Exam Is Scored ........................................................................................6 Making a Study Plan ......................................................................................................................8 10 Strategies for Acing the Exam ................................................................................................ 10 Part I Diagnosing Your Strengths and Weaknesses Diagnostic Test ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Part II AP Chemistry Strategies Chapter 1: The AP Test Structure .....................................