Class 11 Chemistry Notes

Chapters in Class 11 Chemistry 10 chapters.

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Chapters in Class 11 Chemistry

  1. Chapter 1: All Important Formula

    3 topics

    • Kinetic Theory of Gases Formulas
    • Atoms, Molecules, and Nuclei Formulas
    • Electrons and Photons Formulas
  2. Chapter 2: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

    27 topics

    • Introduction of Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
    • Development of chemistry
    • Importance of Chemistry
    • Nature of Matter
    • Classification of Matter
    • Properties of Matter and their Measurement
    • Measurement of physical properties
    • The International System of Units (SI)
  3. Chapter 3: Structure of Atom

    28 topics

    • Introduction of Structure of Atom
    • Discovery of Sub-atomic Particles
    • Charge to Mass Ratio of Electron
    • Charge on the Electron
    • Discovery of Protons and Neutrons
    • Atomic Models
    • Thomson Model of Atom
    • Rutherford’s Nuclear Model of Atom
  4. Chapter 4: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

    11 topics

    • Introduction of Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
    • Why do we need to classify elements?
    • Genesis of Periodic Classification
    • Modern Periodic Law And The Present Form Of The Periodic Table
    • Nomenclature Of Elements With Atomic Numbers > 100
    • Electronic Configurations Of Elements And The Periodic Table
    • Electronic Configurations And Types Of Elements: s-, p-, d-, f- Blocks
    • Metals, Non-metals and Metalloids
  5. Chapter 5: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

    13 topics

    • Introduction of Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
    • KÖssel-Lew is Approach to Chemical Bonding
    • Lewis Representation of Simple Molecules (the Lewis Structures)
    • Formal Charge
    • Limitations of the Octet Rule
    • Ionic or Electrovalent Bond
    • Bond Parameters
    • The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory
  6. Chapter 6: Thermodynamics

    8 topics

    • Introduction of Thermodynamics
    • Thermodynamic terms
    • Applications of Thermodynamics
    • Measurement of ∆U and ∆H: Calorimetry
    • Enthalpy change, ∆r H of a reaction – Reaction Enthalpy
    • Enthalpies for different types of reactions
    • Spontaneity
    • Gibbs energy change and equilibrium
  7. Chapter 7: Equilibrium

    16 topics

    • Introduction of Equilibrium
    • Equilibrium in Physical Processes
    • Equilibrium Involving Dissolution of Solid or Gases in Liquids
    • General Characteristics of Equilibria Involving Physical Processes
    • Equilibrium in Chemical Processes – Dynamic Equilibrium
    • Law of Chemical Equilibrium and Equilibrium Constant
    • Homogeneous Equilibria
    • Heterogeneous Equilibria
  8. Chapter 8: Redox reactions

    9 topics

    • Introduction of Redox reactions
    • Classical Idea of Redox Reactions – Oxidation And Reduction Reactions
    • Redox Reactions in Terms Of Electron Transfer Reactions
    • Oxidation Number
    • Types of Redox Reactions
    • Balancing of Redox Reactions
    • Redox Reactions as the Basis for Titrations
    • Limitations of Concept of Oxidation Number
  9. Chapter 9: Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

    16 topics

    • Introduction of Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques
    • Tetravalence of Carbon: Shapes of Organic Compounds
    • Structural Representations Of Organic Compounds
    • Classification of Organic Compounds
    • Functional Group & Homologous Series
    • Nomenclature of Organic Compounds
    • Nomenclature of Organic Compounds having Functional Group(s)
    • Nomenclature of Substituted Benzene Compounds
  10. Chapter 10: Hydrocarbons

    9 topics

    • Introduction of Hydrocarbons
    • Alkanes
    • Alkanes - Conformations
    • Alkenes
    • Properties of Alkenes
    • Alkynes
    • Properties of Alkynes
    • Aromatic Hydrocarbon