Chapters

Sub-topics

Solid State

Classification of solids, unit cell in 2 & 3 dimensional lattices, calculation of density, voids, point defects, electrical and magnetic properties, Band theory of metals, conductors, semiconductors, insulators and n-p type semiconductors.

Solutions and colligative

properties

Types of solutions, concentration of solids in liquids, Raoult’s law elevation of boiling point, solubility of gases in liquids, solid solutions, colligative properties, depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure, determination of molecular masses using colligative properties, Van’t Hoff factor, etc

Chemical thermodynamics and energetic

Work, heat, energy, First law of thermodynamics, Hess’ law of constant heat summation, extensive and intensive properties, enthalpy of bond dissociation, Second and third law of thermodynamics, etc

Electrochemistry

Kohlrausch’s Law, lead accumulator, dry cell –electrolytic and galvanic cells, EMF, fuel cells, Nernst equation

Chemical kinetics

Activation energy, rate law and specific rate constant, Arrhenius equation, concept of collision theory, etc

General principles and processes of isolation of elements

Principles and methods of extraction, reduction electrolytic method and refining

p-Block elements

Group 15 elements, Group 16 elements, Classification of oxides, Group 17 elements, Group 18 elements, etc.

d and f Block Elements

Lanthanoids, Actinoids, first row transition metals, interstitial compounds, alloy formation

Coordination compounds

IUPAC nomenclature, Werner’s theory, coordination number, magnetic properties, VBT, CFT. isomerism,

Halogen derivatives of alkanes

Haloalkanes, Haloarenes, stability of carbocations, d-l and R-S configurations.

Alcohols, phenols and ethers

Nomenclature, physical and chemical properties, methods of preparation, etc

Aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids

Nomenclature, physical and chemical properties, methods of preparation, etc

Organic compounds containing nitrogen

Amines, Diazonium salts, Cyanides and isocyanides, etc

Biomolecules

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Vitamins, Nucleic acids, etc

Polymers

Classification, methods of polymerization, copolymerization, polythene, bakelite, nylon, polyesters, and rubber, Biodegradable, non-biodegradable polymers.

Chemistry in everyday life

Chemicals in medicines, Chemicals in food, Cleansing agents