Introduction to Chemistry

  • Definition of Chemistry
  • Importance of Chemistry in daily life
  • Branches of Chemistry
    • Organic Chemistry
    • Inorganic Chemistry
    • Physical Chemistry
    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Biochemistry

Matter and its Classification

  • Definition of Matter
  • States of Matter
    • Solid
    • Liquid
    • Gas
  • Classification of Matter
    • Pure Substances
      • Elements
      • Compounds
    • Mixtures
      • Homogeneous
      • Heterogeneous

Atomic Structure

  • Dalton’s Atomic Theory
  • Thomson’s Model
  • Rutherford’s Model
  • Bohr’s Model
  • Modern Atomic Theory
  • Subatomic Particles
    • Protons
    • Neutrons
    • Electrons

Chemical Bonding

  • Types of Chemical Bonds
    • Ionic Bond
    • Covalent Bond
    • Metallic Bond
  • Lewis Dot Structure
  • Octet Rule
  • VSEPR Theory
  • Intermolecular Forces

States of Matter

  • Kinetic Molecular Theory
  • Ideal Gas Law
  • Boyle’s Law
  • Charles’s Law
  • Gay-Lussac’s Law
  • Avogadro’s Law
  • Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures

Chemical Reactions

  • Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
  • Types of Chemical Reactions
    • Combination Reaction
    • Decomposition Reaction
    • Displacement Reaction
    • Double Displacement Reaction
    • Redox Reaction
  • Stoichiometry
    • Mole Concept
    • Limiting Reactant
    • Percent Yield

Acids, Bases, and Salts

  • Definitions of Acids and Bases (Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, Lewis)
  • Acid-Base Properties
  • pH Scale
  • Common Acids and their Uses
  • Common Bases and their Uses
  • Neutralization Reactions
  • Salt Formation

Chemical Equilibrium

  • Introduction to Equilibrium
  • Reversible Reaction
  • Equilibrium Constant
  • Le Chatelier’s Principle
  • Factors Affecting Equilibrium
  • Henderson-Hasselbalch Equation

Electrochemistry

  • Redox Reactions
  • Electrochemical Cells
    • Galvanic Cells
    • Electrolytic Cells
  • Standard Electrode Potential
  • Nernst Equation
  • Faraday’s Laws of Electrolysis

Organic Chemistry

  • Introduction to Organic Chemistry
  • Organic Compounds and Hydrocarbons
  • Functional Groups
  • Isomerism
  • Nomenclature of Organic Compounds
  • Organic Reactions
    • Substitution
    • Addition
    • Elimination
    • Oxidation
    • Reduction

Slide 11: Chemical Equilibrium

  • Introduction to Equilibrium
    • Definition of equilibrium
    • Dynamic nature of equilibrium
  • Reversible Reaction
    • Definition of a reversible reaction
    • Importance of double-headed arrow in chemical equations
  • Equilibrium Constant
    • Definition of equilibrium constant (K)
    • Equilibrium constant expression
    • Calculation of equilibrium constant
  • Le Chatelier’s Principle
    • Le Chatelier’s Principle statement
    • Explanation of how equilibrium shifts with changes in concentration, pressure, and temperature
  • Factors Affecting Equilibrium
    • Concentration changes
    • Pressure changes (for gaseous reactions)
    • Temperature changes

Slide 12: Electrochemistry

  • Redox Reactions
    • Definition of redox reactions
    • Oxidation and reduction half-reactions
    • Balancing redox reactions using the half-reaction method
  • Electrochemical Cells
    • Galvanic Cells
      • Structure and working of galvanic cells
      • Difference between anode and cathode
    • Electrolytic Cells
      • Structure and working of electrolytic cells
      • Difference between anode and cathode
  • Standard Electrode Potential
    • Definition of standard electrode potential (Eº)
    • Importance of standard hydrogen electrode (SHE)
    • Calculation of cell potential using standard electrode potentials
  • Nernst Equation
    • Nernst equation formula
    • Calculation of cell potential under non-standard conditions
  • Faraday’s Laws of Electrolysis
    • Explanation of Faraday’s First and Second Laws
    • Relationship between amount of substance and electric current during electrolysis

Slide 13: Organic Chemistry

  • Introduction to Organic Chemistry
    • Definition of organic chemistry
    • Importance of carbon in organic compounds
  • Organic Compounds and Hydrocarbons
    • Definition of organic compounds
    • Classification of hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes)
    • Explanation of structural formulas and molecular formulas
  • Functional Groups
    • Definition of functional groups (alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, etc.)
    • Importance of functional groups in determining chemical properties
  • Isomerism
    • Definition of isomerism
    • Types of isomerism (structural isomerism, stereoisomerism)
    • Examples of isomers
  • Nomenclature of Organic Compounds
    • Rules for IUPAC nomenclature
    • Naming alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes
    • Naming compounds with functional groups

Slide 14: Organic Reactions (Substitution)

  • Substitution Reaction
    • Definition of substitution reaction
    • Examples of substitution reactions (halogenation, hydroxylation)
  • Mechanism of Substitution Reactions
    • Explanation of SN1 and SN2 mechanisms
    • Factors influencing the mechanism (nature of substrate, nucleophile, and solvent)
  • Examples of Substitution Reactions
    • Substitution of halogens in alkanes
    • Nucleophilic substitution reactions in alkyl halides

Slide 15: Organic Reactions (Addition)

  • Addition Reaction
    • Definition of addition reaction
    • Examples of addition reactions (hydrogenation, hydration)
  • Mechanism of Addition Reactions
    • Explanation of the addition mechanism
    • Importance of the double bond in alkene or triple bond in alkyne
  • Examples of Addition Reactions
    • Hydrogenation of alkenes and alkynes
    • Hydration of alkenes

Slide 16: Organic Reactions (Elimination)

  • Elimination Reaction
    • Definition of elimination reaction
    • Examples of elimination reactions (dehydrohalogenation, dehydration)
  • Mechanism of Elimination Reactions
    • Explanation of the elimination mechanism
    • Importance of the leaving group and base
  • Examples of Elimination Reactions
    • Dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides
    • Dehydration of alcohols

Slide 17: Organic Reactions (Oxidation)

  • Oxidation Reaction
    • Definition of oxidation reaction
    • Examples of oxidation reactions
  • Oxidizing Agents and Reducing Agents
    • Definition of oxidizing and reducing agents
    • Examples of common oxidizing and reducing agents
  • Examples of Oxidation Reactions
    • Oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones
    • Oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids

Slide 18: Organic Reactions (Reduction)

  • Reduction Reaction
    • Definition of reduction reaction
    • Examples of reduction reactions
  • Oxidizing Agents and Reducing Agents
    • Definition of oxidizing and reducing agents
    • Examples of common oxidizing and reducing agents
  • Examples of Reduction Reactions
    • Reduction of alkenes to alkanes
    • Reduction of ketones to secondary alcohols ==

Problems with Solution - Elevation of Boiling Point

  • Define elevation of boiling point.
  • Discuss the formula used for calculating the elevation of boiling point.
  • Example problem 1: Calculate the elevation of boiling point when 10 g of a non-volatile solute is dissolved in 200 g of water. The boiling point constant for water is 0.512 °C/m.
  • Example problem 2: A solution contains 0.5 moles of a non-volatile solute dissolved in 500 g of water. Calculate the elevation of boiling point. The boiling point constant for water is 0.512 °C/m.
  • Example problem 3: Calculate the molar mass of a non-volatile solute if 2.5 g of the solute dissolved in 250 g of water causes the boiling point to be elevated by 1.023 °C. The boiling point constant for water is 0.512 °C/m.

Slide 21: Organic Reactions (Substitution)

  • Substitution Reaction
    • Definition of substitution reaction
    • Examples of substitution reactions (e.g., halogenation of alkanes: CH4 + Cl2 → CH3Cl + HCl)
  • Mechanism of Substitution Reactions
    • Explanation of SN1 and SN2 mechanisms (e.g., SN1: nucleophilic substitution - unimolecular)
    • Factors influencing the mechanism (nature of substrate, nucleophile, and solvent)
  • Stereochemistry in Organic Substitution Reactions
    • Explanation of retention and inversion of stereochemistry
    • Role of reaction conditions on stereochemistry
  • Examples of Substitution Reactions
    • Substitution of halogens in alkanes (e.g., chlorination of methane)
    • Nucleophilic substitution reactions in alkyl halides (e.g., SN1 and SN2 reactions)

Slide 22: Organic Reactions (Addition)

  • Addition Reaction
    • Definition of addition reaction
    • Examples of addition reactions (e.g., hydrogenation of alkenes: C2H4 + H2 → C2H6)
  • Mechanism of Addition Reactions
    • Explanation of the addition mechanism (electrophilic addition)
    • Importance of the double bond in alkenes or triple bond in alkynes
  • Stereochemistry in Organic Addition Reactions
    • Explanation of syn and anti addition
    • Role of reaction conditions on stereochemistry
  • Examples of Addition Reactions
    • Hydrogenation of alkenes and alkynes
    • Hydration of alkenes

Slide 23: Organic Reactions (Elimination)

  • Elimination Reaction
    • Definition of elimination reaction
    • Examples of elimination reactions (e.g., dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides: CH3CH2CH2Cl → CH2=CHCH3 + HCl)
  • Mechanism of Elimination Reactions
    • Explanation of the elimination mechanism (E1 and E2 mechanisms)
    • Importance of the leaving group and base
  • Stereochemistry in Organic Elimination Reactions
    • Explanation of syn and anti elimination
    • Role of reaction conditions on stereochemistry
  • Examples of Elimination Reactions
    • Dehydrohalogenation of alkyl halides
    • Dehydration of alcohols

Slide 24: Organic Reactions (Oxidation)

  • Oxidation Reaction
    • Definition of oxidation reaction
    • Examples of oxidation reactions (e.g., oxidation of alcohols: CH3CH2CH2OH → CH3CH2COOH)
  • Oxidizing Agents and Reducing Agents
    • Definition of oxidizing and reducing agents
    • Examples of common oxidizing and reducing agents (e.g., KMnO4, NaBH4)
  • Oxidation States in Organic Compounds
    • Explanation of oxidation states in organic compounds
    • Determination of changes in oxidation states during reactions
  • Examples of Oxidation Reactions
    • Oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes or ketones
    • Oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids

Slide 25: Organic Reactions (Reduction)

  • Reduction Reaction
    • Definition of reduction reaction
    • Examples of reduction reactions (e.g., reduction of alkenes: CH2=CH2 + H2 → CH3CH3)
  • Oxidizing Agents and Reducing Agents
    • Definition of oxidizing and reducing agents
    • Examples of common oxidizing and reducing agents (e.g., LiAlH4, H2/Pd)
  • Reduction of Functional Groups
    • Reduction of carbonyl compounds (aldehydes, ketones) to alcohols
    • Reduction of nitro compounds to amines
  • Examples of Reduction Reactions
    • Reduction of alkenes to alkanes
    • Reduction of ketones to secondary alcohols

Slide 26: Elevation of Boiling Point - Example Problem 1

  • Example Problem 1: Calculate the elevation of boiling point when 10 g of a non-volatile solute is dissolved in 200 g of water. The boiling point constant for water is 0.512 °C/m.
  • Solution:
    • Calculate the molality of the solution:
      • Molality (m) = (moles of solute / mass of solvent in kg)
    • Calculate the change in boiling point using the formula:
      • ΔTb = Kbp * m, where Kbp is the boiling point constant of the solvent and m is the molality of the solution.
    • Add the change in boiling point to the boiling point of the pure solvent to obtain the elevated boiling point.

Slide 27: Elevation of Boiling Point - Example Problem 2

  • Example Problem 2: A solution contains 0.5 moles of a non-volatile solute dissolved in 500 g of water. Calculate the elevation of the boiling point. The boiling point constant for water is 0.512 °C/m.
  • Solution:
    • Convert the mass of the solvent to kg.
    • Calculate the molality of the solution:
      • Molality (m) = (moles of solute / mass of solvent in kg)
    • Calculate the change in boiling point using the formula:
      • ΔTb = Kbp * m, where Kbp is the boiling point constant of the solvent and m is the molality of the solution.
    • Add the change in boiling point to the boiling point of the pure solvent to obtain the elevated boiling point.

Slide 28: Elevation of Boiling Point - Example Problem 3

  • Example Problem 3: Calculate the molar mass of a non-volatile solute if 2.5 g of the solute dissolved in 250 g of water causes the boiling point to be elevated by 1.023 °C. The boiling point constant for water is 0.512 °C/m.
  • Solution:
    • Convert the mass of the solvent to kg.
    • Calculate the molality of the solution:
      • Molality (m) = (moles of solute / mass of solvent in kg)
    • Calculate the change in boiling point using the formula:
      • ΔTb = Kbp * m, where Kbp is the boiling point constant of the solvent and m is the molality of the solution.
    • Solve for moles of solute using the change in boiling point and the molality of the solution.
    • Calculate the molar mass of the solute using the moles of solute and the mass of solute used.