Hey everyone! I'm planning to take the AP Chemistry exam soon, and I was wondering how long the test is? I want to plan ahead and make sure I manage my time well when studying. Thanks!
Hello! The AP Chemistry exam has a total duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes. It is divided into two main sections:
1. Multiple-choice section: This section consists of 60 questions and you have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete it. The questions can be either discrete (stand-alone) or part of sets, which are based on common stimulus material like charts or equations.
2. Free-response section: This section consists of 7 questions and you have 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete it. The 7 questions can be broken down as follows: 3 long-response questions (requiring 23 minutes each) and 4 short-response questions (10 minutes each).
It's important to practice time management during your exam preparation to ensure you allocate enough time to answer all the questions. Make use of practice exams and sample questions to get a feel for the different question types and to build your test-taking skills. Good luck with your studying!
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