PAPER-I Total Marks: 100
Table of Contents
(A). Physical Chemistry.
1. Quantum Theory & Atomic Structure
Quantum theory. The Schrodinger Wave Equation, particle in one dimensional box and its application for Hydrogen atom. Quantum Numbers. Chemical Bonding. Elgen Values and Elgen functions.
Degeneracy. Tunnel Effect.
2. Chemical Thermodynamics
First Law of Thermodynamic and Enthalpy changes. Entropy and second Law of Thermodynamics. Standard Free Energy and Chemical equilibrium. Concept of Residual Entropy.
3. Electrochemistry
Conductance and its measurement. Activity and Activity coefficients. Measurement of Activity coefficient of strong electrolytes. Deby-Huckel Theory and its applications for strong electrolytes. Electrodes, Electrode Potential and its measurement. Corrosion and its prevention.
4. Nuclear Chemistry
Radioactivity, detection and its measurement, Kinetics of Radioactive decay, Nuclear Fission, Nuclear Fusion, Artificial Radioactivity, uses of Radioactive isotopes and Nuclear Reactors.
(B). Inorganic Chemistry
1. Modern Theory of Chemical Bonding
Modern Theories of Chemical bonding. Valance Bond theory, hybridization of orbital, molecular Orbital theory, comparison of valence Bond and Molecular orbital theories, shapes of inorganic molecules, application of VSEPR concept.
2. Chemistry d-Block Elements
General Characteristics of d-Block elements, Chemistry of First Transition Series, Transition metal complexes, structure of coordinate complex compounds, Postulates and applications of Werner‟s Chelates, Nomenclature and Isomerism in coordinate compounds.
3. Inorganic Chemical Industries
Sulphuric acid, Chemical Fertilizers, cements, Ceramics, Soda Ash and Caustic Soda.
4. Environmental Chemistry
Concept of Environmental chemistry, Environmental Pollution, green House Effect, Air Pollution, Water Pollution and Chemical Toxicology.