1.

Solid state

• Classification of solids based on different binding forces: molecular, ionic covalent, and metallic solids, amorphous and crystalline solids
• Unit cells in two-dimensional and three-dimensional lattices
• Band theory of metals, conductors, semiconductors, insulators, and n and p-type semiconductors… and more

2.

Solutions

• Types of solutions
• The relative lowering of vapour pressure
• Raoult’s law
• Determination of molecular masses using colligative properties Van't Hoff factor… and more

3.

Electrochemistry

• Redox reactions; conductance in electrolytic solutions
• Kohlrausch’s Law - electrolysis, and laws of electrolysis
• Relation between Gibbs energy change and EMF of a cell… and more

4.

Chemical Kinetics

• Rate of a reaction (average and instantaneous)
• Rate law and specific rate constant
• The concept of collision theory
• Arrhenius equation… and more

5.

Surface Chemistry

• Absorption – physisorption and chemisorption
• Enzyme catalysis; colloidal state
• The distinction between true solutions, colloids, and suspensions
• Tyndall effect & Brownian movement
• Emulsions – types of emulsions… and more

6.

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

• Principles and methods of extraction
• Principles of extraction of aluminum, copper, zinc, and iron… and more

7.

p-Block Elements

• Group 15 Elements
• Group 16 Elements
• Group 17 Elements
• Group 18 Elements

8.

d and f block Elements

• General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, and characteristics of transition metals
• Metallic character, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, ionic radii, colour, catalytic property, magnetic properties, interstitial compounds, alloy formation
• Preparation and properties of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4. Lanthanoids & Actinoids… and more

9.

Coordination compounds

• Introduction, ligands, coordination number, colour, magnetic properties, and shapes
• IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds
• Werner’s theory of VBT
• Isomerism (structural and stereo) importance of coordination compounds… and more

10.

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

·  Nomenclature, nature of C-X bond, physical and chemical properties

·  Haloarenes: Nature of C-X bond, substitution reactions

·  Uses And Environmental Effects Of–dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons, DDT… and more

11.

Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

• Alcohols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties
• Identification of primary, secondary, and tertiary alcohols Mechanism of dehydration
• Phenols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties
• Acidic nature of phenol, electrophilic substitution reactions, uses of phenols
• Ethers: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses… and more

12.

Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids

• Aldehydes and Ketones: Nomenclature, nature of carbonyl group, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties
• Carboxylic Acids: Nomenclature, acidic nature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties; uses… and more

13.

Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

• Amines: Nomenclature, classification, structure, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses
• Cyanides and Isocyanides – will be mentioned at relevant places in context
• Diazonium salts: Preparation, chemical reactions, and importance in synthetic organic chemistry… and more

14.

Biomolecules

• Carbohydrates & Proteins
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• Hormones - Elementary idea (excluding structure). Vitamins – Classification and functions. Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA

15.

Polymers

• Classification - Natural and synthetic, methods of polymerization & copolymerization
• Some important polymers: natural and synthetic like polythene, nylon polyesters, bakelite, and rubber
• Biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymers… and more

16.

Chemistry in Everyday Life

• Chemicals in medicines - analgesics, tranquilizers, antiseptics, disinfectants, antimicrobials, antifertility drugs, antibiotics, antacids, and antihistamines
• Chemicals In food - preservatives, artificial sweetening agents, elementary ideas of antioxidants
• Cleansing agents – soaps and detergents, cleansing action