AP Chemistry is offered in grade 12 to students. Most AP Schools in BC offer Pre-AP Chemistry on grade 11 in order to cover all the content being tested for AP Chemistry Exam. AP content is very similar to Chemistry 11 and 12 at High School Level. It also includes some content that are at the University Level.

The exam duration is 3 hours 15 minutes.

Section 1 includes 60 multiple choice questions. (50% of score)

Section 2 includes 7 free response questions. (50% of score)

A scientific calculator is recommended for use on Section 2 of the exam. You will also be provided with a periodic table and a formula sheet that lists specific and relevant formulas for use on the exam.