Don't Take the AP Chemistry Exam Until You Watch this Video!

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  • čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
  • In this video, Mr. Krug goes over eight secrets that the College Board doesn't want you to know about the AP Chemistry exam. These secret tips and tricks are guaranteed to boost your confidence, productivity, and even your score on this year's AP Chem exam. Watch the whole video, take notes, and share it with your classmates and colleagues to make sure you have every advantage available when you take your AP Chemistry test this May!
    Important Links:
    *Ultimate Review Packet for AP Chemistry:
    www.ultimatereviewpacket.com/...
    *Get to Know the AP Chemistry Exam Format & Rules:
    • Everything You Need to...
    *How to Study for the AP Chemistry Exam:
    • How to Study for the A...
    00:00 Introduction
    01:12 Carry-Through Errors
    02:13 Significant Figures
    04:12 Units on the Exam
    05:00 Show Your Work
    06:45 Where to Focus Your Study Time
    08:10 How to Write Essays
    10:50 Calculators
    11:28 Get the Easy Points
    13:13 Ultimate Review Packet

Komentáře • 153

  • @bobbyno93
    @bobbyno93 Před 3 měsíci +205

    hahaha "you don't have to wipe your calculator and that's all I'm going to say about that" that made me laugh

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci +32

      I'm glad you liked that part! I'm sure you know what to do...

    • @ezraurboi
      @ezraurboi Před 3 měsíci +11

      @@JeremyKrug oh boy I wouldn't download the entire notes for ap chem on my calculator no siree especially not the strong acids and bases and hybridization rules nooooo. (actually I didn't) ...
      (mostly)

    • @rithikapraturu1243
      @rithikapraturu1243 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@ezraurboi any way you can share how you did this😭have a full test practice tmrw in class and need help

    • @The_Horizon
      @The_Horizon Před 2 měsíci +17

      @@ezraurboi meh I wouldn't bcz you still have 90 mins. Navigating a ton of notes during an exam is going to be really painfully difficult

    • @ezraurboi
      @ezraurboi Před 2 měsíci +5

      @@The_Horizon lol I know, I didnt really download anything besides some super tedious stuff to remember like bonding geometry hybridization. I would make it so that different sections of the notes are categorized and I can flip through them.
      Btw the horizon, I love ur stuff. I remember that one youtube commenter who taught you how to do acid base titrations. So I presume u r also taking the ap chem exam? nice

  • @simonpugh3731
    @simonpugh3731 Před 2 měsíci +74

    I have found you today, sunday may 5th exactly 24 hours before I take the exam and you are a godsend.

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 2 měsíci +7

      Thanks for visiting, better late than never! I'm glad you've found my videos helpful.

    • @aviace7605
      @aviace7605 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Twin..

    • @redpatrickviola
      @redpatrickviola Před 2 měsíci

      girl i'm here at 5:30 AM on the 6th... T minues 6.5 hours!

    • @simonpugh3731
      @simonpugh3731 Před 2 měsíci

      @@redpatrickviola 3.5 now that I just woke up, you ready? I know im sure not

    • @colonialkatana
      @colonialkatana Před 2 měsíci

      I got 4 hours left 😭😭😭

  • @The_Horizon
    @The_Horizon Před 2 měsíci +117

    you're like the heimler of ap chem thanks so much!!

    • @Wandamiancrucifixplat
      @Wandamiancrucifixplat Před 2 měsíci +1

      Omg you taking AP chem aswell

    • @ZoMGA_nR
      @ZoMGA_nR Před 2 měsíci +1

      LOL I was saying to my friends that I would find the heimler of AP Chem to study over the weekends before the AP exam on monday

    •  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Wow I didnt know you were a highschooler as well! I loved watching your videos back when I played minecraft. Good luck on your APs!

    • @uwulala
      @uwulala Před 2 měsíci +1

      ive watched your stuff before, next vid when

    • @johnbrick3857
      @johnbrick3857 Před 2 měsíci +2

      dang bros onto ap chem

  • @theviralace9391
    @theviralace9391 Před 2 měsíci +5

    No way youtube recommended this as the first video right when i get back from taking my test 💀

  • @chase-tt1xz
    @chase-tt1xz Před 3 měsíci +97

    I have my exam really soon and I’m honestly not confident. Academic Chemistry for me was a breeze and passed it easily, but AP Chem has been more than a challenge. It doesn’t help this is my first AP class that I’m taking.

    • @StrandedInTheCosmos
      @StrandedInTheCosmos Před 3 měsíci +6

      I'm in the exact same boat. I just keep reminding myself I got to this point somehow, and I just gotta do whatever I was did before x100. Good luck on your studying, our futures are in our hands!

    • @ayon1384
      @ayon1384 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Same

    • @winllyhuang9537
      @winllyhuang9537 Před 3 měsíci +1

      same 😭

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci +9

      Keep reviewing and watching those content videos you don't feel confident on. Work lots of practice questions, and you can do this!

    • @winknatamontiwattanasug49
      @winknatamontiwattanasug49 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I have the most basic chemistry knowledge yet I’m taking it. Still no idea what’s going in AP chem, it’s better than AP bio imo though

  • @mikayla4306
    @mikayla4306 Před 2 měsíci +20

    who’s hype to take ap chem and ap gov tmr 💪💪

    • @aviace7605
      @aviace7605 Před 2 měsíci +1

      IM WISHING U LUKC BRO

    • @mexicanchicken8856
      @mexicanchicken8856 Před 2 měsíci

      im cooked in ap gov my teacher did NOT prepare me 😭
      luckily im gonna ace the chem test tho💪

  • @justinchia265
    @justinchia265 Před 2 měsíci +15

    Good luck everyone

    • @danman6123
      @danman6123 Před 2 měsíci +1

      You too, I personally am cooked

  • @justagirl675
    @justagirl675 Před 3 měsíci +54

    jeremy krug ur a king

  • @emilygrace888
    @emilygrace888 Před 2 měsíci +5

    taking the exam this afternoon! I’ve been watching your videos all year, and they’ve been so helpful, thanks Jeremy Krug! 🙏

    • @volotiaveka1214
      @volotiaveka1214 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Same here

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much for your kind words. Get ready for success on your exam this afternoon!

  • @amethystvr
    @amethystvr Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for the materials! I am so happy that I found someone like you to help me tie everything I know together to help me score better tomorrow!

  • @Kattyhobo
    @Kattyhobo Před 3 měsíci +8

    Thank you jeremy you are the best and a life saver!! i’ve been watching you since the beginning of this school year and you have helped me out so much. thank you

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci

      I'm so glad you've found my videos helpful to you this year. I really appreciate your kind words, and I hope you do great on the exam next month!

  • @bac0ntoast
    @bac0ntoast Před 2 měsíci +6

    Taking it in under 2 hours! Thanks for all your vids!

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Best wishes on the exam!

    • @sunnyangel2752
      @sunnyangel2752 Před 2 měsíci +2

      My exam is 2 hrs from.now lol

    • @Chi13th
      @Chi13th Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@sunnyangel2752 same 😭

  • @frogfinity_8
    @frogfinity_8 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Not this video being recommended a day after the AP exam 😭

  • @angelameng548
    @angelameng548 Před 3 měsíci +8

    This is so helpful! Thank you!

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci

      So glad you found it helpful!

  • @zwelthureinmyo9911
    @zwelthureinmyo9911 Před 3 měsíci +15

    thanks . the significant notation tip really helps. here is a suggestion. i ( for that matter , every ap chem student) would love it if you did daily videos on only mcq and frqs unit-by-unit.

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci +3

      Thanks for the suggestion! I have a MCQ video coming up soon, and I'm working on unit videos dedicated to MCQ and FRQ in the Ultimate Review Packet too.

    • @Zwel-ym5oc
      @Zwel-ym5oc Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@JeremyKrugmmm..
      I thought ultimate review packet chem is made by prof.jesus 😅
      R u also one of the creators ,too? If so, I m so ready to buy it.

  • @starrynavii
    @starrynavii Před 3 měsíci +9

    There are only 17 days left until the exam and I'm quite stressed, but thanks to your videos I feel much more confident!

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks for watching, and I'm really happy my videos are giving you some confidence!

  • @rylie1363
    @rylie1363 Před 3 měsíci +5

    great advice!

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks! I hope it can help propel you to the score you want!

  • @hhale5652
    @hhale5652 Před 3 měsíci +4

    You replied to my child’s question. Thank you she has a better understanding.

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci +2

      I'm so glad I was able to help!

  • @sciencefair2798
    @sciencefair2798 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is the best thing ever, i liked and subscribed and shared to try to help your channel!

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 2 měsíci +1

      I really appreciate that. Thanks for your support. I hope you score great on the exam tomorrow!

    • @sciencefair2798
      @sciencefair2798 Před 2 měsíci

      @@JeremyKrug thank you!!

  • @user-kw8qg1oi3j
    @user-kw8qg1oi3j Před 2 měsíci +1

    watching this 3 hours before the exam :)))

  • @highaquatic3055
    @highaquatic3055 Před 3 měsíci +2

    to be honest, getting a 50% is free given you aren't absolutely failing the class. If you know your basics you're getting a 3. However getting an 80% is a different story and you should probably study even if you have an A

  • @simonleka19
    @simonleka19 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Jeremy you single handedly saved my chem career.

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci

      I'm so happy I've been able to help you this year! Best wishes as you begin your career in chemistry!

  • @halleplace8301
    @halleplace8301 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Just finished it 😎

  • @everythingunderthesun1346
    @everythingunderthesun1346 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Thank you so much sir

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci

      You're very welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @sayurikarnik
    @sayurikarnik Před 2 měsíci +2

    Jeremy Krug you are my savior you are getting a dedication in my will

  • @xyz.....123
    @xyz.....123 Před 3 měsíci

    How do you feel about using Fiveable to study?
    btw thanks for saving me this year - I love your 10 minute reviews!

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci

      I've never used Fiveable myself, so I can't really say.
      Thanks for watching, I'm so glad my videos have been helpful to you this year!

  • @nfmanso12
    @nfmanso12 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for this video! What would you consider to be "easy points" on the exam? More of memorization concepts such as polyatomic ions, strong acids and bases, and VSEPR?

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci +1

      For most of the FRQ, parts (a) and (b) of each question tend to be easier. Also, there are easier MCQ spread throughout the exam, but a lot of them are found at the very beginning of the exam. There's not really much memorization on the exam.

    • @nfmanso12
      @nfmanso12 Před 2 měsíci

      @@JeremyKrug Ok, thanks for the help 👍

    • @milk7
      @milk7 Před 2 měsíci +1

      for me it feels like anything regarding hybridization is easy points! like sp^2 sp^3 type questions were part a of at least one frq question in all of the ones i’ve practiced with :0

    • @nfmanso12
      @nfmanso12 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@milk7 Good to hear, thanks for letting me know!

  • @notreal-fo6kh
    @notreal-fo6kh Před 3 měsíci +1

    I saw you on my ap chem review packet today, will you be making custom review videos for it?

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Absolutely! However, Professor Dave's videos will be on the Ultimate Review Packet for the rest of this school year. My exclusive videos on the Review Packet will go live starting July 1st.

  • @vaseemsyed4777
    @vaseemsyed4777 Před 2 měsíci

    Can you teach chemistry in board very detailed because there very less resources available like you if it is in detailed will be lot helpful

  • @lmhaks
    @lmhaks Před 3 měsíci +1

    Just out of curiosity what are your thoughts on the Princeton review book for AP Chem? Im currently using the one for 2023 and I’ve went through most of the units and taken two practice tests (both of which I scored around a 60%), but I’m curious to see what you think about it.

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci

      Although I don't have the 2023 version, the Princeton review books seem to be pretty good. They have a "Premium" version which seems to do a pretty good job approximating the AP Exam on their practice tests.

    • @lmhaks
      @lmhaks Před 3 měsíci

      @@JeremyKrug thanks! In both my practice tests I’ve gotten around 60% so I’m glad to hear that it’s a good way to test myself! If the only difference is the calculator this year then I think it should still be fine.

  • @yashanand6345
    @yashanand6345 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Unit 3 and Unit 8 are my best units! Thank you for telling me this, I will sure study them but I'm happy because I found them easier to understand than most other units.

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci +3

      I hope that gives you some reassurance. Best wishes on the exam next month and thanks for watching!

  • @maanavswaminathan4593
    @maanavswaminathan4593 Před 2 měsíci

    Does anyone know where I can find where to learn how to program the equations into my graphing calculator?

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 2 měsíci

      I can't help you there, but I'm sure someone else out there can!

  • @sholplop
    @sholplop Před 2 měsíci

    2hours before the exam and im writing sm notes on my calc

  • @blastro6957
    @blastro6957 Před 3 měsíci

    I really know the content but all year I have been keeping the full unrounded number in my graphing calculator and doing calculations with it until the end of the problem when I would do sig figs. Will that penalize me or should I be rounding to sig figs throughout the problem?

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci

      In chemistry (especially critical lab analyses), we normally don't round until the end, so you should be fine waiting until the end to round. Great question!

  • @user-xs3se1sd7n
    @user-xs3se1sd7n Před 3 měsíci

    AmaIng video 🙏

  • @andrewgutierrez700
    @andrewgutierrez700 Před 2 měsíci

    I was gonna take the exam at 12, but I let the proctor know it has to start at 12:10 so I could watch this video.

  • @yeetyeet1971
    @yeetyeet1971 Před 3 měsíci

    Do you know if the graders take off points if let’s say the answer was 23.8 grams and your answer was 23.9 grams. Is that included in the tolerance?

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci

      In chemistry, the last significant figure has a tolerance of plus or minus 1, so you should be okay in that situation. Good question!

  • @alexabramson1679
    @alexabramson1679 Před 3 měsíci +17

    The studying grind starts now!

  • @oscarwhitehouse1882
    @oscarwhitehouse1882 Před 3 měsíci +1

    If you make an errror in the first part of a question like use a wrong unit, and then you use the same wrong unit in the next part, do you get marked off for both?

    • @ambarcast7872
      @ambarcast7872 Před 2 měsíci

      yes, if you use for example joules in both but you needed to use kilojoules, you will get it incorrect. A tip is just to read what is asks you at the end and mark that.

    • @charlottecushingham7149
      @charlottecushingham7149 Před 2 měsíci +1

      right - with incorrect, you would probably get both parts wrong. However, if you calculate an incorrect value in the first part but use that value correctly in the second part, you may still get some points.

  • @lunaalomari9683
    @lunaalomari9683 Před 3 měsíci

    Help me out with the redox
    And how do I know if I should put the unit in L/ml Kj/j etc.

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Check out my videos over redox in the Unit 4 section of my full course video playlist. As to units, if they require a specific unit, the problem will usually specify which unit to use.

    • @lunaalomari9683
      @lunaalomari9683 Před 2 měsíci

      @@JeremyKrug 🫵👑

    • @marulakshloyadham
      @marulakshloyadham Před 2 měsíci

      @@JeremyKrugi also need help with redox and the CaWHe-

  • @THECyberStriker
    @THECyberStriker Před 2 měsíci +1

    Unit 8 was my only bad unit 😭 I did great in everything except that one and now it’s 14% of the exam rip me

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 2 měsíci

      You still have 5 days, don't give up. You can do this!

  • @dadonkas5541
    @dadonkas5541 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I don’t know why I’m watching this. I’m taking my organic chemistry 2 final exam tomorrow

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks for visiting either way. Good luck on your Organic 2 final!

  • @Fortinte-bq3xg
    @Fortinte-bq3xg Před 3 měsíci +2

    I still have three units to go
    do you think I have time ?

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci +4

      You can still do this, but you're going to have to really focus on chem for the next three weeks. Hopefully my daily videos will be helpful to you!

  • @HelixAdamOxford
    @HelixAdamOxford Před 2 měsíci

    i want it to be known that jeremy krug saved my life

  • @joesphnolfo5292
    @joesphnolfo5292 Před 3 měsíci

    So will i get in trouble if a test monitor sees me using a program on my calculator?

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci

      If the proctor is following their instructions, then no, you should not get in trouble.

  • @teamxxxxxx2923
    @teamxxxxxx2923 Před 3 měsíci

    We need a units vid please

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci +3

      Thanks for the input, I have an equations video coming up soon! We'll see if I can make a units video before the 6th.

  • @brendenjolie3068
    @brendenjolie3068 Před 2 měsíci

    thank you, I have the test in 5 days and barely studied

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 2 měsíci

      You still have 5 days, it's not too late!

    • @marulakshloyadham
      @marulakshloyadham Před 2 měsíci

      @@JeremyKrugso do you think studying in 4 days is still pretty good? or a decent amount of time?

  • @someone-pg5xj
    @someone-pg5xj Před 2 měsíci +1

    Me watching this the morning of the exam 😭

  • @eamonberry8665
    @eamonberry8665 Před 3 měsíci

    Study time!

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci

      Absolutely, less than 2 weeks to go!

  • @drowndd
    @drowndd Před 2 měsíci

    you are my goat

  • @mustacheman5339
    @mustacheman5339 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Too late buddy

  • @salemalfaouri2294
    @salemalfaouri2294 Před 3 měsíci

    Before anyone takes AP chem always have a strong foundation of basic chemistry

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Certainly. AP Chem is designed to be a second-year chemistry course.

  • @brianabananaslava
    @brianabananaslava Před 2 měsíci +2

    Who else is cramming the night before the test?

    • @user-qk9ts6yd6y
      @user-qk9ts6yd6y Před 2 měsíci +1

      Mee! I think im getting a 5 though(if not a 4)! I took a few practice test the month befoee i got a 4 and a 5. But i didnt start reviewing till today

    • @charlottecushingham7149
      @charlottecushingham7149 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@user-qk9ts6yd6y same - I just need to review buffers

  • @shobhaupadhyaya880
    @shobhaupadhyaya880 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Are you Native American? If not, what is your ethnicity/race? Just curious!!

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci +8

      Several students have asked, so I will answer. On one side of my family, my ancestry is from Germany. On the other side, my ancestry is from the Caribbean and from India. Thanks for watching!

    • @marulakshloyadham
      @marulakshloyadham Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@JeremyKrugmy parents are from india

  • @elimuendel6364
    @elimuendel6364 Před 3 měsíci +3

    common dub from mr krug

  • @Mr.Maddinklesplutz
    @Mr.Maddinklesplutz Před 3 měsíci +2

    Me putting my full course study guide in my calculator….

    • @northdakotafacts
      @northdakotafacts Před 3 měsíci +2

      Girl did that according to my teacher and got a 1 😢

    • @JeremyKrug
      @JeremyKrug  Před 3 měsíci

      Very good point. The AP Exam doesn't reward rote memorization, but rather deeper understanding of chemistry concepts and problem-solving abilities. There are a few things that might be useful to put in there, but there aren't that many.

    • @lucasawad6602
      @lucasawad6602 Před 3 měsíci

      @@JeremyKrug is it even allowed?

  • @fuzzywhyyy9639
    @fuzzywhyyy9639 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Too late. Took it last year and got a 5.

  • @marulakshloyadham
    @marulakshloyadham Před 2 měsíci

    all 2024 test takers!! attention! abt 4 days left 😩😩😩

  • @ghassanqattan9832
    @ghassanqattan9832 Před 3 měsíci

    GOATTTTT

  • @fizzyizzy78
    @fizzyizzy78 Před 2 měsíci

    Instructions unclear, watching hours later.

  • @danielcanty5727
    @danielcanty5727 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Little bit late

  • @grumpy1667
    @grumpy1667 Před 2 měsíci

    Too late buddy 😛