Course Overview
This course delves deeper into the principles of chemistry, focusing on both physical and organic chemistry. It prepares students for board examinations and competitive entrance tests by enhancing their analytical and practical skills.
Course Structure
I: Solid State
- Classification of solids, unit cell, packing in solids
- Imperfections in solids
II: Solutions
- Types of solutions, concentration of solutions
- Raoult’s law, colligative properties
- Abnormal molar mass, Van’t Hoff factor
III: Electrochemistry
- Redox reactions, conductance in electrolytic solutions
- Electrochemical cells, Nernst equation
- Batteries, fuel cells, corrosion
IV: Chemical Kinetics
- Rate of a reaction, factors affecting rate of reaction
- Integrated rate equations, collision theory
V: Surface Chemistry
- Adsorption, catalysis, colloids
- Emulsions, gels, and aerosols
VI: General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
- Principles and methods of extraction
- Thermodynamic and electrochemical principles
VII: The p-Block Element
- Group 15, 16, 17, and 18 elements
- Properties, preparation, and uses
VIII: The d- and f-Block Elements
- Transition elements, lanthanoids, and actinoids
- Properties and applications
IX: Coordination Compounds
- Nomenclature, bonding, and isomerism
- Applications of coordination compounds
X: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
- Nomenclature, nature of C-X bond
- Substitution and elimination reactions
XI: Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
- Nomenclature, methods of preparation
- Properties and reactions
XII: Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids
- Nomenclature, preparation, and properties
- Mechanism of nucleophilic addition, acidity of carboxylic acids
XIII: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
- Amines, cyanides, isocyanides
- Diazonium salts
XIV: Biomolecules
- Carbohydrates, proteins, enzymes
- Vitamins and nucleic acids
XV: Polymers
- Classification, types, and properties
- Natural and synthetic polymers
XVI: Chemistry in Everyday Life
- Drugs, detergents, food additives
- Cleansing agents
π§ͺ Practical Work
- Volumetric analysis
- Qualitative analysis
- Content-based experiments
- Project work and viva
Class Schedule
- Duration: Academic Year
- Frequency: 3 sessions per week
- Mode: Hybrid (Online and Offline)
Study Materials
- NCERT Textbook for Class 12 Chemistry
- Supplementary notes and practice worksheets
- Access to recorded lectures and doubt-clearing sessions
Assessments
- Weekly quizzes and assignments
- Monthly tests covering multiple units
- Term-end examinations simulating board patterns
Student Journey & Milestones
- Phase 1: Reinforcing foundational concepts and understanding advanced topics
- Phase 2: Enhancing analytical and problem-solving skills
- Phase 3: Applying knowledge to practical and theoretical problems
Phase 4: Comprehensive preparation for board exams and competitive entrance tests