Chapter 1

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

General Introduction

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Nature of Matter

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Laws of Chemical Combination

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Dalton's Atomic Theory

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Mole Concept and Molar Masses

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Stoichiometry and Stoichiometric Calculations

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Chapter 2

Structure of Atom

Discovery of Electron, Proton and Neutron

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Atomic Number, Isotopes and Isobars

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Thomson's Model and its Limitations

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Rutherford's Model and its Limitations

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Bohr's Model and its Limitations

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Concept of Shells and Subshells

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Dual Nature of Matter and Light

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de Broglie's Relationship

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Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle

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Concept of Orbital, Quantum Numbers

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Shapes of s, p, and d Orbitals

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Rules for Filling Electrons in Orbitals

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Electronic Configuration of Atoms

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Chapter 3

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Significance of Classification

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Brief History of the Development of Periodic Table

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Modern Periodic Law and the present form of Periodic Table

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Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements

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Chapter 4

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Valence Electrons

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Ionic Bond, Covalent Bond

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Bond Parameters

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Lewis Structure

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Polar Character of Covalent Bond

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Covalent Character of Ionic Bond

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Valence Bond Theory

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Resonance

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Geometry of Covalent Molecules

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VSEPR Theory

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Concept of Hybridization

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Molecular Orbital Theory of Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules

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Hydrogen Bond

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Chapter 5

Chemical Thermodynamics

Concepts of System and Types of Systems

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Surroundings, Work, Heat, Energy, Extensive and Intensive Properties, State Functions

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First law of thermodynamics: Internal energy and enthalpy

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Heat Capacity and Specific Heat

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Measurement of ΔU and ΔH

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Hess's Law of Constant Heat Summation

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Enthalpies of Bond Dissociation, Combustion, Formation, Atomization, Sublimation, Phase Transition, Ionization, Solution and Dilution

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Second Law of Thermodynamics (brief introduction)

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Introduction of Entropy as a State Function

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Gibb's Energy Change for Spontaneous and Non-spontaneous Processes

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Third Law of Thermodynamics (brief introduction)

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Chapter 6

Equilibrium

Equilibrium in Physical and Chemical Processes

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Dynamic Nature of Equilibrium

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Law of Mass Action

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Equilibrium Constant

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Factors Affecting Equilibrium - Le Chatelier's Principle

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Ionic Equilibrium - Ionization of Acids and Bases

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Strong and Weak Electrolytes, Degree of Ionization

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Ionization of Polybasic Acids

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Acid Strength, Concept of pH

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Hydrolysis of Salts (elementary idea)

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Buffer Solution

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Henderson Equation

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Solubility Product

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Common Ion Effect (with illustrative examples)

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Chapter 7

Redox Reactions

Concept of Oxidation and Reduction

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Redox Reactions

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Oxidation Number

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Balancing Redox Reactions, in terms of Loss and Gain of Electrons and Change in Oxidation Number

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Applications of Redox Reactions

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Chapter 8

Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques

General Introduction, Methods of Purification, Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis

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Classification and IUPAC Nomenclature of Organic Compounds

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Electronic Displacements in a Covalent Bond: Inductive Effect, Electromeric Effect, Resonance and Hyperconjugation

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Homolytic and Heterolytic Fission of a Covalent Bond: Free Radicals, Carbocations, Carbanions, Electrophiles and Nucleophiles, Types of Organic Reactions

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Chapter 9

Hydrocarbons

Classification of Hydrocarbons

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Alkanes

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Alkenes

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Alkynes

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Aromatic Hydrocarbons

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