Chemistry
Chapters
1. Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Mole concept, stoichiometry, concentration.
2. Structure of Atom
Bohr model, quantum numbers, orbitals.
3. Classification of Elements and Periodicity
Modern periodic law, periodic trends.
4. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Ionic, covalent, VSEPR, MOT, hydrogen bonding.
5. States of Matter
Gases, liquids, solids; ideal gas behaviour.
6. Thermodynamics
Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy, spontaneity.
7. Equilibrium
Chemical and ionic equilibrium, pH, buffers.
8. Redox Reactions
Oxidation states, balancing, electron transfer.
9. Hydrogen
Properties, hydrides, hard and soft water.
10. s-Block Elements
Alkali and alkaline earth metals.
11. p-Block Elements
Group 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 chemistry.
12. Organic Chemistry — Some Basic Principles
IUPAC, isomerism, electronic effects.
13. Hydrocarbons
Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons.
14. Solutions
Concentration, Raoult's law, colligative properties.
15. Electrochemistry
Electrochemical cells, Nernst, electrolysis.
16. Chemical Kinetics
Rate, order, Arrhenius equation.
17. d- and f-Block Elements
Transition metals, lanthanides, actinides.
18. Coordination Compounds
Werner, IUPAC nomenclature, CFT, isomerism.
19. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
SN1/SN2, E1/E2, alkyl/aryl halides.
20. Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Preparation, properties, reactions.
21. Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Carbonyl chemistry, distinguishing tests.
22. Amines
Basicity, preparation, reactions, diazonium salts.
23. Biomolecules
Carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes.