Chemistry
UNIT 1: Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
Importance and scope of chemistry
Laws of chemical combination
Dalton’s atomic theory
Atomic and molecular masses
Mole concept and molar mass
Percentage composition
Empirical and molecular formulae
Chemical equations and stoichiometry
UNIT 2: States of Matter
Classification of matter
Gaseous state and gas laws
Ideal gas equation
Kinetic theory of gases
Behaviour of real gases
Liquefaction of gases
Liquid state and its properties
UNIT 3: Atomic Structure
Discovery of subatomic particles
Thomson and Rutherford atomic models
Bohr’s atomic model
Hydrogen atom spectrum
Quantum mechanical model of atom
Atomic orbitals and quantum numbers
Electronic configuration of atoms
UNIT 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Ionic bond and its formation
Covalent bond and its characteristics
Lewis structures
Valence bond theory
Hybridisation and its types
Molecular orbital theory
Shapes of molecules
VSEPR theory
Hydrogen bonding
UNIT 5: Chemical Thermodynamics
System and surroundings
Types of systems
State functions
Internal energy
First law of thermodynamics
Enthalpy and enthalpy changes
Hess’s law
Entropy
Gibbs free energy
Spontaneity of reactions
UNIT 6: Solutions
Types of solutions
Concentration terms
Solubility
Vapour pressure of solutions
Raoult’s law
Colligative properties
Abnormal molar mass
Van’t Hoff factor
UNIT 7: Equilibrium
Dynamic nature of equilibrium
Law of mass action
Equilibrium constant
Factors affecting equilibrium
Ionic equilibrium
Acids, bases and salts
pH and buffer solutions
Solubility product
UNIT 8: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Oxidation and reduction concepts
Redox reactions
Balancing redox equations
Electrochemical cells
Electrode potential
Nernst equation
Conductance of electrolytic solutions
Electrolysis
Corrosion
UNIT 9: Chemical Kinetics
Rate of chemical reactions
Factors affecting reaction rate
Rate law and rate constant
Order and molecularity of reactions
Integrated rate equations
Half-life of reactions
Arrhenius equation
Activation energy
UNIT 10: Classification of Elements and Periodicity
Modern periodic law
Long form of periodic table
Periodic trends in properties
Atomic and ionic radii
Ionization enthalpy
Electron gain enthalpy
Electronegativity
Chemical reactivity trends
UNIT 11: Hydrogen
Position of hydrogen in periodic table
Isotopes of hydrogen
Preparation and properties of hydrogen
Hydrides
Water and its properties
Hydrogen peroxide
UNIT 12: s-Block Elements
General characteristics of s-block elements
Alkali metals
Alkaline earth metals
Compounds of alkali metals
Compounds of alkaline earth metals
Biological importance of s-block elements
UNIT 13: p-Block Elements
General characteristics of p-block elements
Group 13 elements
Group 14 elements
Group 15 elements
Group 16 elements
Group 17 elements
Group 18 elements
Important compounds of p-block elements
UNIT 14: d- and f-Block Elements
General characteristics of transition elements
Electronic configuration of d-block elements
Oxidation states of transition elements
Coordination compounds of transition elements
Lanthanides
Actinides
UNIT 15: Coordination Compounds
Werner’s theory
Coordination number
Nomenclature of coordination compounds
Isomerism in coordination compounds
Bonding theories
Applications of coordination compounds
UNIT 16: Environmental Chemistry
Environmental pollution
Atmospheric pollution
Water pollution
Soil pollution
Greenhouse effect
Ozone depletion
Green chemistry principles
UNIT 17: Organic Chemistry – Basic Principles
General introduction to organic chemistry
Hybridisation of carbon
Classification of organic compounds
Nomenclature of organic compounds
Isomerism
Electronic effects
Reaction intermediates
Types of organic reactions
UNIT 18: Hydrocarbons
Alkanes and their properties
Alkenes and their properties
Alkynes and their properties
Aromatic hydrocarbons
Benzene and its properties
Preparation and reactions of hydrocarbons
UNIT 19: Organic Compounds with Functional Groups
Haloalkanes and haloarenes
Alcohols, phenols and ethers
Aldehydes and ketones
Carboxylic acids
Amines
Biomolecules
Polymers
Chemistry in everyday life
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