1. Some Basic
Concepts of Chemistry
Content: Introduction to matter, laws of chemical combination,
atomic and molecular masses, mole concept, and stoichiometry.
Objective: Understand fundamental concepts of chemistry, including
the mole concept and stoichiometric calculations.
2. Structure of Atom
Content: Discovery of subatomic particles, atomic models, dual
nature of matter, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, quantum numbers, and
atomic orbitals.
Objective: Study the structure of an atom and the arrangement of
electrons, leading to a better understanding of atomic behavior.
3. Classification of Elements and Periodicity
in Properties
Content: Modern periodic law, periodic trends in properties such as
atomic size, ionization energy, electron affinity, and electronegativity.
Objective: Understand how elements are classified and how
periodicity affects their physical and chemical properties.
4. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Content: Types of chemical bonds (ionic, covalent, metallic), VSEPR
theory, hybridization, and molecular orbital theory.
Objective: Learn how atoms bond to form molecules and how molecular
geometry affects properties.
5. States of Matter
Content: Intermolecular forces, gas laws, ideal gas equation,
kinetic molecular theory, and the liquefaction of gases.
Objective: Understand the properties of solids, liquids, and gases
and apply gas laws to realworld situations.
6. Thermodynamics
Content: First law of thermodynamics, enthalpy, specific heat,
Hess’s law, entropy, and Gibbs free energy.
Objective: Study energy changes in chemical reactions and predict
spontaneity using thermodynamic principles.
7. Equilibrium
Content: Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes, Le
Chatelier's principle, ionic equilibrium, and pH.
Objective: Understand the concept of equilibrium in chemical
systems and its applications in various reactions.
8. Redox Reactions
Content: Concepts of oxidation and reduction, balancing redox
reactions, oxidation numbers, and electrochemical cells.
Objective: Learn how to identify redox reactions and balance them,
and study their importance in everyday chemical processes.
9. Hydrogen
Content: Position of hydrogen in the periodic table, properties,
occurrence, uses, hydrides, and hydrogen bonding.
Objective: Understand the unique properties of hydrogen and its
compounds.
10. sBlock Elements
Content: Group 1 (alkali metals) and Group 2 (alkaline earth
metals), properties, reactivity, and important compounds.
Objective: Study the properties of sblock elements and their role
in chemical reactions.
11. pBlock Elements
Content: Groups 1318, their properties, chemical reactivity, and
important compounds like oxides, halides, and acids.
Objective: Learn the general characteristics and trends of pblock
elements across the periodic table.
12. Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Content: Classification of organic compounds, isomerism,
nomenclature, and purification techniques.
Objective: Understand the fundamental principles of organic
chemistry, including structures, reactions, and properties of organic
compounds.
13. Hydrocarbons
Content: Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic hydrocarbons,
their structure, properties, and reactions.
Objective: Learn about different types of hydrocarbons and their
reactions, including combustion and addition.
14. Environmental Chemistry
Content: Pollution, greenhouse gases, ozone depletion, water
pollution, and strategies for controlling pollution.
Objective: Understand the impact of human activities on the
environment and the role of chemistry in addressing environmental challenges.
15. The pBlock Elements
Content: Group 15 to Group 18 elements, their properties,
occurrence, important compounds like ammonia, nitrogen oxides, and halides.
Objective: Study the chemistry and uses of pblock elements and
their compounds.
16. The d and f Block Elements
Content: General characteristics of transition elements,
lanthanides, and actinides, oxidation states, and coordination chemistry.
Objective: Learn the properties and uses of transition metals and
inner transition metals in various applications.
17. Coordination Compounds
Content: Werner’s theory, nomenclature, isomerism, and bonding in
coordination compounds.
Objective: Understand the formation and structure of coordination
compounds and their importance in biological and industrial processes.
18. Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Content: Structure, nomenclature, properties, and reactions of
haloalkanes and haloarenes.
Objective: Study the properties and reactions of organic halogen
compounds and their applications.
19. Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
Content: Structure, properties, nomenclature, preparation, and
reactions of alcohols, phenols, and ethers.
Objective: Understand the chemical behavior of these organic
compounds and their industrial uses.
20. Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
Content: Structure, nomenclature, properties, preparation, and
reactions of aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids.
Objective: Study the chemistry of these carbonyl compounds and
their roles in biochemical processes.
21. Amines
Content: Structure, properties, nomenclature, preparation, and
reactions of amines, diazonium salts, and their applications.
Objective: Learn the properties and importance of nitrogen
containing organic compounds.
22. Biomolecules
Content: Carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes, and
vitamins.
Objective: Understand the structure and function of biological
macromolecules and their role in living organisms.
23. Polymers
Content: Classification, types of polymerization, structure, and
uses of synthetic and natural polymers.
Objective: Study the chemistry of polymers and their applications
in everyday life.
24. Chemistry in Everyday Life
Content: Drugs, their classification, uses, and action, detergents,
antiseptics, and food additives.
Objective: Understand the application of chemistry in medicine,
household products, and food industry.