AP Chemistry

Free AP Chemistry Labs and Tools

Browser-based chemistry labs and interactive tools for AP Chemistry students. Covers stoichiometry, gas laws, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermochemistry, and kinetics. No login, no download, runs in any browser.

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Chemistry Tools

Calculators with Step-by-Step Solutions

Each tool solves problems across the AP Chemistry curriculum with KaTeX-formatted equations and explanations. Use for homework, exam prep, and concept exploration.

Ideal Gas Law (PV=nRT) Calculator

Solve PV=nRT for any variable with unit support for pressure, volume, and temperature. Gas particle visualization and step-by-step math.

pH, pOH & Acid-Base Calculator

Enter pH, pOH, [H+], or [OH-] to compute all four. Color-coded pH scale bar, acid/base classification, and step-by-step solutions.

Molar Mass & Stoichiometry Calculator

Enter any chemical formula to compute molar mass, element breakdown with mass percentages, and step-by-step calculations.

ICE / Q / K / Ksp Equilibrium Solver

Build ICE tables, compare Q to K, calculate Ksp molar solubility, and solve weak acid/base pH and percent ionization with step-by-step solutions.

Buffer & Titration Curve Explorer

Interactive titration curve for strong acid-strong base, weak acid-strong base, and diprotic acid titrations with buffer regions and equivalence points.

Balance Chemical Equations

Enter an unbalanced equation and get coefficients by integer linear programming with a step-by-step atom count table.

Electron Configuration Generator

Look up any element to see full electron configuration, noble gas shorthand, orbital box diagram, valence electrons, and oxidation states.

Phase Diagram & Heating Curve Explorer

Interactive P-T phase diagram for water, CO2, ethanol, and nitrogen. Explore heating curves, triple points, and colligative effects.

Chemistry Labs

Virtual Labs for AP Chemistry Investigation

Each lab includes a guided experiment workflow, data collection table with CSV export, and a lab report panel with PDF export. Suitable for the AP Chemistry lab requirement.

Gas Laws Lab

Investigate Boyle's, Charles's, and Gay-Lussac's laws and the combined gas law with interactive pressure-volume-temperature controls.

Titration Lab

Simulate acid-base titration with a virtual burette. Watch pH curves develop in real time, find equivalence points, and compare strong and weak acid behavior.

Calorimetry Lab

Mix substances at different temperatures, calculate specific heat, and compare coffee cup and bomb calorimeters. Model heat loss.

Equilibrium Lab

Explore chemical equilibrium with Le Chatelier's principle. Adjust concentrations and temperature to watch Q approach Keq with ICE tables.

Thermochemistry Lab

Build enthalpy diagrams, apply Hess's law across multiple reaction paths, and calculate enthalpy changes from bond energies.

Chemical Kinetics Lab

Simulate reaction rates with the Arrhenius equation. Adjust concentration, temperature, and catalysts to observe how rate constants change.

Chemistry Study Posters

Printable Reference Posters

One-page visual summaries of key AP Chemistry topics. Download and print for classroom walls or share as digital study guides before the AP exam.

Acids, Bases and pH

pH scale, Ka/Kb, buffer chemistry, and the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation.

Thermochemistry

Enthalpy, Hess's law, bond energies, and Gibbs free energy.

Chemical Equilibrium

Le Chatelier's principle, ICE tables, Keq, Ksp, and Q.

Stoichiometry

Mole ratios, limiting reagent, theoretical yield, and percent yield.

AP Chemistry Topics Covered

Tools and labs span the nine AP Chemistry units.

Structure and Properties

  • Atomic structure and periodic trends
  • Electron configuration and bonding
  • Molecular geometry and VSEPR
  • Intermolecular forces and phases

Reactions and Stoichiometry

  • Stoichiometry and limiting reagent
  • Solution chemistry and molarity
  • Acid-base reactions and pH
  • Oxidation-reduction reactions

Energy and Dynamics

  • Thermodynamics and calorimetry
  • Kinetics and rate laws
  • Equilibrium and Le Chatelier's principle
  • Electrochemistry and cell potential

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these AP Chemistry labs free?

Yes. Every lab on LivePhysics is free and runs in your browser. No account, download, or payment is required.

Do these labs align with the AP Chemistry curriculum?

Yes. The labs cover AP Chemistry Big Ideas including structure and properties, reactions and stoichiometry, and energy and dynamics. They are designed to pair with AP Chemistry course content.

Can I use these labs in a classroom?

Yes. The labs work on any device with a browser and are free to use in classrooms, as homework, or for independent study.

Do the labs replace wet lab experiments?

They complement wet labs by letting students explore concepts, run repeated trials, and visualize data before or after a physical experiment.

Are there worksheets to go with the AP Chemistry labs?

Yes. LivePhysics has free AP Chemistry worksheets that pair with the lab topics, each with a free answer key.