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 MoleculesÂ
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
Quantum Numbers
Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom
Energy Level Diagrams and Filling of Orbitals in Atoms
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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
Hydrogen Bonding
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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
Green Chemistry
Environment
Environmental Pollution
Pollutants and Their Types
Air or Atmospheric Pollution
Air Pollutants
Hydrocarbons
Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide
Compounds of Hydrogen
Oxides of Nitrogen
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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
Physical Properties of Ethers
Chemical Reactions of Ethers
Nomenclature of Aldehydes and Ketones
Isomerism in Aldehydes and Ketones
Methods of Preparation of Aldehydes and Ketones
Physical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
Chemical Properties of Aldehydes and Ketones
Introduction and Nomenclature of Carboxylic Acids
Methods of Preparation of Carboxylic Acids
Physical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
Chemical Properties of Carboxylic Acids
Some Common Carboxylic Acids
Functional Derivatives of Carboxylic Acids
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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
Surface Chemistry
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
Polyhalogen Compounds
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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
Tetrahedral and Octahedral Voids
Radius Ratio Rules
Density of a Cubic Crystal
Imperfections or Defects in a Solid
Electrical Properties of Solids
Magnetic Properties of Solids
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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
Types of Redox Reactions
Balance Redox Reactions
Electrochemical Cell or Galvanic Cell
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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
Medicines
Types of Drugs
Chemicals in Food
Cleansing Agents - Soaps and Detergents
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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
Acid and its Classification
Base and its Classification
Properties of Acids and Bases
pH
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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
Nitric Acid and Oxides of Nitrogen
Phosphorus and Phosphine
Halides, Oxides and Oxoacids of Phosphorus
Introduction to Oxygen Family - Group 16 Elements
Hydrides, Oxides, Halides of Oxygen Family
Oxygen
Ozone
Sulphur, Sulphur Dioxide and Sulphuric Acid
Introduction to Halogen Family - Group 17 Elements
Fluorine and Chlorine
Hydrogen Chloride
Hydrochloric Acid
Inter-Halogen Compounds and Polyhalide Ions
Introduction to Inert Gases - Group 18 Elements
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d and f Block Elements
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
Purification of Organic Compounds
Qualitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
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