1 : Periodic Table

• Familiarize yourself with the periodic table, including the arrangement of elements, periods, groups, and block classification (s-block, p-block, and so on).

2 : Atomic Structure

• Understand the basic atomic structure, including the nucleus (protons and neutrons) and electron cloud (orbitals and electrons).

3 : Electronic Configuration

• Know how to write electronic configurations for elements using the Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, and Hund’s rule.

4 : Periodic Trends

• Learn the periodic trends:
  • Atomic radius: Increases down a group and decreases across a period.
  • Ionization energy: Decreases down a group and increases across a period.
  • Electronegativity: Decreases down a group and increases across a period.
  • Electron affinity: Generally becomes more negative across a period.

5 : Group Characteristics

• Understand the unique characteristics of different main group element groups:
  • Alkali metals (Group 1).
  • Alkaline earth metals (Group 2).
  • Halogens (Group 17).
  • Noble gases (Group 18).

6 : Common Compounds

• Memorize common compounds formed by main group elements, such as oxides, hydroxides, and salts.

7 : Oxidation States

• Be familiar with the common oxidation states of elements in different groups.

8 : Chemical Reactions

• Understand common chemical reactions involving main group elements, such as combustion, displacement, and formation reactions.

9 : Lewis Structures

• Learn to draw Lewis structures for molecules, including the octet rule and exceptions.

10 : VSEPR Theory

• Understand the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory for predicting molecular shapes.

11 : Hybridization

• Know the concept of hybridization of atomic orbitals in molecules and how it affects molecular geometry.

12 : Coordination Compounds

• Understand the basics of coordination compounds, including coordination number, ligands, and central metal ions.

13 : Chemical Bonding

• Know the types of chemical bonds (ionic, covalent, metallic) and their characteristics.

14 : Lewis Acid-Base Theory

• Understand the Lewis acid-base theory, including Lewis acids (electron pair acceptors) and Lewis bases (electron pair donors).

15 : Chemical Formulas and Nomenclature

• Learn the rules for naming chemical compounds, including the names and formulas of common ions.

16 : Common Reagents

• Be familiar with common reagents used in chemical reactions involving main group elements.

17 : Practical Applications

• Understand the practical applications of main group elements in daily life and industry.

18 : Nuclear Chemistry

• Basic concepts of nuclear chemistry, including isotopes, nuclear reactions, and radioactive decay.

19 : Quantum Mechanics (Basics)

• A basic understanding of quantum mechanics as it relates to the electronic structure of atoms and molecules.

20 : Key Formulas

• Formulas related to atomic structure, periodic trends, bond energy, and other relevant concepts.