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The tips and tricks provided were mediocre at best (ex. Don't let the BIG WORDS fool you!)
I felt the actual material was presented in a very "dumbed-down" manner that (like other Princeton Review Books) was targeted at a student looking for a 500+ score. If you weren't familiar with the concepts in the first place, this book isn't going to help you learn them. As a very light refresher for someone who took the AP three weeks before the SAT II, this will be sufficient.
Probably the best part of the whole book is the exam section. I felt the difficulty very closely mirrored that of the actual SAT II. My scores on the practice exams (780 and 790) very closely reflected that of my own actual score (780)
So if you're looking for a quick refresher and introduction to the test format, this book is for you. If you aren't familiar with basic chemistry concepts and want a book to teach you the material, I suggest you look elsewhere.
Master the SAT II Chemistry Subject Test and score higher... Our test experts show you the right way to prepare for this important college exam. REA's SAT II Chemistry test prep covers all chemistry topics to appear on the actual exam including in-depth coverage of the laws of chemistry, properties of solids, gases and liquids, chemical reactions, and more. The book features 6 full-length practice SAT II Chemistry exams. Each practice exam question is fully explained to help you better understand the subject material. Use the book's Periodic Table of Elements for speedy look-up of the properties of each element.
Follow up your study with REA's proven test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day.
DETAILS
- Comprehensive review of every chemistry topic to appear on the SAT II subject test
- Flexible study schedule tailored to your needs
- Packed with proven test tips, strategies and advice to help you master the test
- 6 full-length practice SAT II Chemistry Subject tests. Each test question is answered in complete detail with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations.
- The book's handy Periodic Table of Elements allows for quick answers on the elements appearing on the exam
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About Research and Education Association
Independent Study Schedule
CHAPTER 1 - ABOUT THE SAT II: CHEMISTRY SUBJECT TEST
About This Book
About The Test
How To Use This Book
Format of the SAT II: Chemistry
Scoring the SAT II: Chemistry
Score Conversion Table
Studying for the SAT II: Chemistry
Test Taking Tips
CHAPTER 2 - COURSE REVIEW
Gases
Gas Laws
Gas Mixtures and Other Physical Properties of Gases
Dalton's Law of Partial Pressures
Avogadro's Law (The Mole Concept)
Avogadro's Hypothesis: Chemical Compounds and Formulas
Mole Concept
Molecular Weight and Formula Weight
Equivalent Weight
Chemical Composition
Stoichiometry/Weight and Volume Calculations
Balancing Chemical Equations
Calculations Based on Chemical Equations
Limiting-Reactant Calculations
Solids
Phase Diagram
Phase Equilibrium
Properties of Liquids
Density
Colligative Properties of Solutions
Raoult's Law and Vapor Pressure
Osmotic Pressure
Solution Chemistry
Concentration Units
Equilibrium
The Law of Mass Action
Kinetics and Equilibrium
Le Chatelier's Principle and Chemical Equilibrium
Acid-Base Equilibria
Definitions of Acids and Bases
Ionization of Water, pH
Dissociation of Weak Electrolytes
Dissociation of Polyprotic Acids
Buffers
Hydrolysis
Thermodynamics I
Bond Energies
Some Commonly Used Terms in Thermodynamics
The First Law of Thermodynamics
Enthalpy
Hess's Law of Heat Summation
Standard States
Heat of Vaporization and Heat of Fusion
Thermodynamics II
Entropy
The Second Law of Thermodynamics
Standard Entropies and Free Energies
Electrochemistry
Oxidation and Reduction
Electrolytic Cells
Non-Standard-State Cell Potentials
Atomic Theory
Atomic Weight
Types of Bonds
Periodic Trends
Electronegativity
Quantum Chemistry
Basic Electron Charges
Components of Atomic Structure
The Wave Mechanical Model
Subshells and Electron Configuration
Double and Triple Bonds
Organic Chemistry: Nomenclature and Structure
Alkanes
Alkenes
Dienes
Alkynes
Alkyl Halides
Cyclic Hydrocarbons
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Aryl Halides
Ethers and Epoxides
Alcohols and Glycols
Carboxylic Acids
Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
Esters
Amides
Arenes
Aldehydes and Ketones
Amines
Phenols and Quinones
Structural Isomerism
SIX PRACTICE EXAMS
Practice Test 1
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 2
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 3
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers>
Practice Test 4
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 5
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test 6
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
THE PERIODIC TABLE
EXCERPT
About Research & Education Association
Research & Education Association (REA) is an organization of educators, scientists, and engineers specializing in various academic fields. Founded in 1959 with the purpose of disseminating the most recently developed scientific information to groups in industry, government, high schools, and universities, REA has since become a successful and highly respected publisher of study aids, test preps, handbooks, and reference works.
REA's Test Preparation series includes study guides for all academic levels in almost all disciplines. Research & Education Association publishes test preps for students who have not yet completed high school, as well as high school students preparing to enter college. Students from countries around the world seeking to attend college in the United States will find the assistance they need in REA's publications. For college students seeking advanced degrees, REA publishes test preps for many major graduate school admission examinations in a wide variety of disciplines, including engineering, law, and medicine. Students at every level, in every field, with every ambition can find what they are looking for among REA's publications.
While most test preparation books present practice tests that bear little resemblance to the actual exams, REA's series presents tests that accurately depict the official exams in both degree of difficulty and types of questions. REA's practice tests are always based upon the most recently administered exams, and include every type of question that can be expected on the actual exams.
REA's publications and educational materials are highly regarded and continually receive an unprecedented amount of praise from professionals, instructors, librarians, parents, and students. Our authors are as diverse as the fields represented in the books we publish. They are well-known in their respective disciplines and serve on the faculties of prestigious high schools, colleges, and universities throughout the United States and Canada.
CHAPTER 1 - ABOUT THE SAT II: CHEMISTRY SUBJECT TEST
ABOUT THIS BOOK
This book provides you with an accurate and complete representation of the SAT II: Chemistry Subject Test. Inside you will find a complete course review designed to provide you with the information and strategies needed to do well on the exam, as well as six practice tests based on the actual exam. The practice tests contain every type of question that you can expect to appear on the SAT II: Chemistry test. Following each test you will find an answer key with detailed explanations designed to help you master the test material.
ABOUT THE TEST
Who Takes the Test and What Is It Used For?
Students planning to attend college take the SAT II: Chemistry Subject Test for one of two reasons:
(1) Because it is an admission requirement of the college or university to which they are applying;
OR
(2) To demonstrate proficiency in Chemistry.
The SAT II: Chemistry exam is designed for students who have taken one year of college preparatory chemistry.
Who Administers The Test?
The SAT II: Chemistry Subject Test is developed by the College Board and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The test development process involves the assistance of educators throughout the country, and is designed and implemented to ensure that the content and difficulty level of the test are appropriate.
When Should the SAT II: Chemistry be Taken?
If you are applying to a college that requires Subject Test scores as part of the admissions process, you should take the SAT II: Chemistry Subject Test toward the end of your junior year or at the beginning of your senior year. If your scores are being used only for placement purposes, you may be able to take the test in the spring of your senior year. For more information, be sure to contact the colleges to which you are applying.
When and Where is the Test Given?
The SAT II: Chemistry Subject Test is administered five times a year at many locations throughout the country; mostly high schools.
To receive information on upcoming administrations of the exam, consult the publication Taking the SAT II: Subject Tests, which may be obtained from your guidance counselor or by contacting:
College Board SAT Program
P.O. Box 6200
Princeton, NJ 08541-6200
Phone: (609) 771-7600
Website: http://www.collegeboard.com
Is There a Registration Fee?
Yes. There is a registration fee to take the SAT II: Chemistry. Consult the publication Taking the SAT II: Subject Tests for information on the fee structure. Financial assistance may be granted in certain situations. To find out if you qualify and to register for assistance, contact your academic advisor.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
What Do I Study First?
Remember that the SAT II: Chemistry Subject Test is designed to test knowledge that has been acquired throughout your education. Therefore, the best way to prepare for the exam is to refresh yourself by thoroughly studying our review material and taking the sample tests provided in this book. They will familiarize you with the types of questions, directions, and format of the SAT II: Chemistry Subject Test.
To begin your studies, read over the review and the suggestions for test-taking, take one of the practice tests to determine your area(s) of weakness, and then restudy the review material, focusing on your specific problem areas. The course review includes the information you need to know when taking the exam. Be sure to take the remaining practice tests to further test yourself and become familiar with the format of the SAT I...
Customer Reviews:
Terrible!!!.......2004-05-02
I'll cut straight to the point - the course review is quite nearly unintelligable, especially the part about organic nomenclature. The editing is abysmal; numerous typos abound, and there are certain questions on the provided practice tests where the answers don't match up and the explanations are just wrong. I would bet my life on the fact that the following statement is false: "All matter is composed of small particles called molecules". We all know atoms, rather than molecules, fit this sentence better, but apparently, the book doesn't agree. The typo problem especially hurts when you're trying to make heads or tails of a question and the typo just throws everything off (i.e. 10.2 when 1x10^-2 is meant). All in all, if you absolutely need to practice and can't find anything else, use this as your last resort. I have to admit, it's better than nothing.
six good practice tests; terse review.......2001-04-21
One of the best ways to learn is to take frequent tests and review the answers. This book was designed for exactly that process. The title promises to be the "best test preparation" for the SAT II cheistry. I think it is for a certain market. It has six pratice tests with explanations which put it right up with Barron's which also has six. The review is very terse which is best unless you don't happen to understand something in which case look at the demonstration problems in a general chemistry textbook. The coverage is stronger on general principles relative to its coverage on particular labratory reactions such as T/F: does HCl(g) gas react with NH3(g) to produce a white smoke? This is in a Barron's test. Whether or not this book is valuable to me is beyond any debate. It is because it has six original practice tests which take about an hour each and supplies the answers with explainations.
How wrong I was.......2000-10-16
Don't get me wrong. REA is an excellent AP History preparation book. But, when it comes to the SAT II Subject Tests, the REA books are nothing in comparison to Barrons and Kaplan. REA does not go into depth. The organization of the book is poorly put together. Unlike REA, Barrons starts off their book with the simple subject of matter. REA jumps to to top of the pyramid at the start of the book without even establishing a foundation. The discussion on matter and the periodic table is almost the last area reviewed. In general, the REA Chemistry book is vague. It lists out equations and then expects you to understand them without explanations. After taking the Chemistry SATs twice, I strongly suggest Barrons. The Barrons book definitely reflected my 790 score. If you buy Barrons, don't just think that you will automatically do great on the Chemistry SAT test. You're going to have to read.
A great preparation book.......1999-07-04
I am very strong in chemistry but the SAT II test was still much more than I could have handled without this book. When I took the first practice test I got a 500 score and was very upset, but I reviewed the questions I got wrong and got better and better. I received a 750 on the actual test and know that it is because of this book.
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Book Description
Higher Score Guaranteed
* Powerful Strategies to maximize your performance on all types of chemistry questions
* Hundreds of Practice Questions:
- 3 full-length practice tests
- quizzes in every chapter
- in-depth explanations for every answer
Comprehensive Review for all the chemistry topics you need to know from atomic structure to organic chemistry
Customer Reviews:
Kaplan Does it Again!.......2000-03-26
This is an excellent preparation book with lessons and practice tests that help you learn from your mistakes. With the practice you'll get in this book there should definately be improvement in your score. Just take a diagnostic test at the beginning and watch your grades soar!
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