Chemistry
Total Marks – 200
Paper I
Marks – 100
1. Atomic structure – Quantum theory, Schrodinger equation, Particle in box, hydrogen atom, hydrogen molecule ion, hydrogen molecule, Theories of hydrogen and metallic bonding
2. Electrochemistry – Ionic equilibria, theory of strong electrolytes, Cbye-Huckel theory of activity coefficients, galvanic cells, membrane equilibria and fuel cells. Theories of Acids and Bases, glass electrode, measurement of pH, electrolysis, over voltage and corrosion
3. Thermodynamics – First law of Thermodynamics, internal energy, enthalpy functions, thermochemistry, Entropy and second law of thermodynamics. Free energy and chemical equilibrium
4. Chemistry of the following Elements – Oxygen, Carbon, Chlorine, Silicon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
5. Metallurgy of the following Elements – Copper, Aluminum, Iron and Silver
6. Inorganic Chemical Industries – Sulphuric Acid, Fixation of Nitrogen, Chemical Fertilizers, Semiconductivity devices, Cement, Glass and Ceramics
7. Chemistry of transition Elements – General characteristics of the group based on the electronic configuration of elements, complex compounds, nature of coordinate bond, historical development, applications of Valence Bond, molecular orbital and Crystal Field theories to explain the structures of the Complex Compounds
8. Pollution – water, air