AP Chemistry

Advanced Placement Chemistry exploring atomic structure, chemical bonding, and reactions.

Practical Applications

Materials Science and Everyday Products

Chemistry in Your Life

Everyday materials—from plastics to metals—are designed using chemical principles.

  • Polymers are created by specific types of chemical bonding and reactions.
  • Alloy development uses knowledge of metallic bonding.

Why It Matters

Understanding chemistry leads to stronger, lighter, and more sustainable materials.

Examples

  • Non-stick cookware is made with polymers engineered through chemical reactions.

  • Smartphone screens use chemically strengthened glass for durability.