Syllabus and Practice Questions from Chemistry for Engineering Entrance Exams

Chemistry is one of the main subjects under Engineering Entrance Exams. On this page, you’ll find the detailed list of topics covered under Chemistry. Each topic leads to a page containing practice questions with detailed solutions from that topic.
Chemistry Syllabus
Atomic Structure
Atoms and Molecules Atomic Number and Mass Number Atomic Mass and Molecular Mass Dalton's Atomic Theory Earlier Models of Atom Development Leading to Bohr's Model of Atom Bohr's Model of Atom Emission and Absorption Spectra Shapes of Atomic Orbitals Developments Leading to Quantum or Wave Mechanical Model of Atom
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Fundamentals of Chemical Bonding Ionic or Electrovalent Compounds Covalent Compounds Formation of Compounds VSEPR Theory Valence Bond Theory Dipole Moment Hybridisation Resonance Molecular Orbital Theory
Chemical Kinetics
General Introduction to Chemical Kinetics Rate Law Expression and Order of Reaction Integrated Rate Law Equations Determination of Rate Law, Rate Constant and Order of a Reaction Common Examples of Reactions of First Order Temperature, Catalyst and Activation Energy of Reactions
Coordination Compounds
Coordination Compounds and Complex Ion Important Terms Used in Coordination Compounds Nomenclature of Coordination Compounds Isomerism in Coordination Compounds Werner's Theory Crystal Field Theory Organometallic Compounds
Environmental Chemistry
Oxides of Sulphur Chemical Reactions Occurring in Atmosphere Smog Acid Rain Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming Water Pollution Water Pollutants Purification of Water Soil Pollution Waste Management
Hydrocarbons
Basic Concepts Alkanes Characteristics of Alkane Alkenes Characteristics of Alkenes Alkynes Characteristics of Alkynes Arenes Characteristics of Arenes
Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen
Classification of Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Nomenclature of Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers Isomerism in Alcohols Methods of Preparation of Alcohols Methods of Preparation of Phenols Physical Properties of Alcohols and Phenols Chemical Reactions of Alcohol and Phenol Interconversion of Alcohols Important Alcohols and Phenols Methods of Preparation of Ethers
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Nitro Compounds - Introduction, Nomenclature and Methods of Preparation Physical Properties of Nitro Compounds Chemical Properties and Reactions of Nitro Compounds Amines - Classification, Nomenclature and Isomerism Methods of Preparation of Amines Physical Properties of Amines Chemical Reactions of Amines Diazonium Salts
Polymers
Polymers and Their Classification Preparation of Some Addition Polymers Some Commercially Important Polymers
Purification of Organic Compounds
Purification of Organic Compounds
Surface Chemistry
Adsorption Colloidal State of Matter Emulsions Catalysis
Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
Physical Properties of Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Chemical Reactions of Haloalkanes - Substitution Reactions Classification of Halogen Compounds Nomenclature of Halogen Compounds Methods of Preparation of Haloalkanes Methods of Preparing Haloarenes Optical Isomerism Chemical Reactions of Haloalkanes - Elimination Reactions Reaction of Alkyl Halides With Metals Chemical Reactions of Haloarenes
States of Matter
General Introduction to Gaseous State Gas Laws Kinetic Molecular Theory Kinetic Energy and Molecular Speeds Behaviour of Real Gases - Deviations From Ideal Behaviour The Liquid State Crystalline and Amorphous Solids Space Lattice or Crystal Lattice and Unit Cell Calculation of Number of Particles per Unit Cell of a Cubic Crystal System Close Packing in Crystals
Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Electrolysis Electroplating and Electrolytic Dissociation Quantitative Aspect of Electrolysis and Faraday's Law Conductance of Electrolytic Solutions Kohlrausch's Law Electrode Potential Commercial Cells (Batteries) Oxidation and Reduction - Classical Concept Oxidation and Reduction - Electron Transfer Concept Oxidation Number
Periodic Table and Classification of Elements
Modern Periodic Table Elements Periodic Properties of Elements Atomic Radius Ionization Enthalpy and Valency Electron Gain Enthalpy Electronegativity and Oxidation State
Equilibrium
Law of Mass Action and Law of Chemical Equilibrium Le Chatelier's Principle Introduction to Equilibrium Acids and Bases Salt Hydrolysis Solubility Product and Common Ion Effect Buffer Solutions and Buffer Action
Hydrogen
Introduction to Hydrogen Preparation of Hydrogen Dihydrogen Hard Water, Soft Water and Heavy Water Hydrogen Peroxide
Chemistry in Everyday Life
Matter: Nature and Classification Properties of Matter Change of State of Matter Mixtures and Compounds Change of State of Matter on the Basis of Kinetic Theory of Matter Methods of Separation Distillation Chromatography Properties of Water Reactions and Uses of Water
Biomolecules
Cell, Cellular Energetics and Energy Cycle Carbohydrates Monosaccharides Disaccharides and Polysaccharides Proteins Nucleic Acids Enzymes Vitamins
s block Elements
Introduction Alkali Metals Lithium Sodium and Potassium Alkaline Earth Elements Beryllium, Calcium and Magnesium
Basic Concepts in Chemistry
Physical Quantities and Their Measurements Uncertainty in Measurement and Significant Figures Dimensional Analysis (Unit Factor Method) Mole and Equivalent Weight Terms Related to Mole Concept Avogadro's Law Laws of Chemical Combination Percentage Composition, Empirical and Molecular Formula Balancing of a Chemical Equation Stoichiometry and Calculations Based on Stoichiometry
Chemical Thermodynamics
Some Basic Terms and Concepts First Law of Thermodynamics Heat Capacity, Specific Heat Capacity and Molar Heat Capacity Measurement of Delta U and Delta H - Calorimetry Different Types of Heats/Enthalpies of Reaction Hess's Law Spontaneous and Non-Spontaneous Process Entropy and Gibbs Free Energy Standard Free Energy and Third Law of Thermodynamics
p block Elements
General Characteristics of p-Block Elements Group 13 Elements: Boron Family Boron and Aluminium Group 14 Elements: Carbon Family Carbon Silicon Introduction to Nitrogen Family - Group 15 Elements Hydrides, Oxides and Halides of Nitrogen Family Nitrogen Ammonia
d and f Block Elements
Study of d-Block Elements Important Compounds of Transition Elements Lanthanoids Actinoids
General Organic Chemistry
General Introduction to Organic Compounds Basics of Carbon Carbon Compounds Methane Homologous Series Classification of Organic Compounds Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Isomerism Fundamental Concepts of Organic Reaction Mechanism Types of Organic Reactions
Principles of Isolation of Elements
General Introduction to Metallurgy Metallurgical Processes Concentration or Benefaction of Ore (Ore-Dressing) Extraction of Crude Metals From Concentrated Ores Thermodynamic Principles of Metallurgy Refining Extraction of Iron Extraction of Copper Extraction of Zinc Extraction of Aluminium
Chemistry Books on #L
Link to book BITSAT Prep Guide
Link to book BITSAT Power Guide
Link to book Chemistry (NEET)
Link to book Chemistry (JEE)