UNIT I: SOME BASIC CONCEPTS OF CHEMISTRY
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General Introduction: Importance and scope of chemistry
UNIT V: STATES OF MATTER : GASES AND LIQUIDS
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intermolecular interactions
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melting and boiling points
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role of gas laws in elucidating the concept of the molecule
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empirical derivation of gas equation
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ideal gas equation. Deviation from ideal behaviour liquefaction of gases
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kinetic energy and molecular speeds (elementary idea) Liquid State vapour pressure
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viscosity and surface tension (qualitative idea only no mathematical derivations)
UNIT X: s-BLOCK ELEMENTS (ALKALI AND ALKALINE EARTH METALS)
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Group 1 and Group 2 Elements: General introduction
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properties of the first element of each group
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trends in the variation of properties (such as ionization enthalpy, atomic and ionic radii)
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trends in chemical reactivity with oxygen and halogens
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uses. Preparation and Properties of Some Important Compounds : Sodium Carbonate
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Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Hydrogencarbonate
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Biological importance of Sodium and Potassium
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Calcium Oxide and Calcium Carbonate and their industrial uses
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biological importance of Magnesium and Calcium
UNIT XI: p- BLOCK ELEMENTS
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General Introduction to p- Block Elements Group 13 Elements: General introduction
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trends in chemical reactivity
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anomalous properties of first element of the group
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Boron - physical and chemical properties
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Alumunium : Reactions with acids and alkalies
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uses. Group 14 Elements: General introduction
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trends in chemical reactivity
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anomalous behaviour of first elements
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physical and chemical properties; uses of some important compounds: oxides
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Important compounds of Silicon and a few use: Silicon Tetrachloride
UNIT XIV: ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY
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Environmental pollution - air, water and soil pollution
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chemical reactions in atmosphere
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major atmospheric pollutants
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effects of depletion of ozone layer
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greenhouse effect and global warming-pollution due to industrial wastes
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green chemistry as an alternative tool for reducing pollution
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strategies for control of environmental pollution