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NCERT Class 11 Chemistry: Chapter List and Official PDFs

All 9 chapters of the NCERT Class 11 Chemistry textbook(s), with the section headings of each chapter and a link to the official PDF on ncert.nic.in. Open a chapter to see what it covers.

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Chemistry Part-I (Class XI)

Chapter 1: Some Basic Concepts of ChemistryUnit 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
  • 1.1 Importance of Chemistry
  • 1.2 Nature of Matter
  • 1.3 Properties of Matter and their Measurement
  • 1.4 Uncertainty in Measurement
  • 1.5 Laws of Chemical Combinations
  • 1.6 Dalton’s Atomic Theory
  • 1.7 Atomic and Molecular Masses
  • 1.8 Mole Concept and Molar Masses
  • 1.9 Percentage Composition
  • 1.10 Stoichiometry and Stoichiometric Calculations
  • Summary

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Chapter 2: Structure of AtomUnit 2: Structure of Atom
  • 2.1 Discovery of Sub-atomic Particles
  • 2.2 Atomic Models
  • 2.3 Developments Leading to the Bohr’s Model of Atom
  • 2.4 Bohr’s Model for Hydrogen Atom
  • 2.5 Towards Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
  • 2.6 Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom
  • Summary
  • Exercises

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Chapter 3: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in PropertiesUnit 3: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
  • 3.1 Why do we Need to Classify Elements ?
  • 3.2 Genesis of Periodic Classification
  • 3.3 Modern Periodic Law and the Present Form of the Periodic Table
  • 3.4 Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Numbers > 100
  • 3.5 Electronic Configurations of Elements and the Periodic Table
  • 3.6 Electronic Configurations and Types of Elements: s-, p-, d-, f- Blocks
  • 3.7 Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements
  • Summary
  • Exercises

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Chapter 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular StructureUnit 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
  • 4.1 Kössel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding
  • 4.2 Ionic or Electrovalent Bond
  • 4.3 Bond Parameters
  • 4.4 The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory
  • 4.5 Valence Bond Theory
  • 4.6 Hybridisation
  • 4.7 Molecular Orbital Theory
  • 4.8 Bonding in Some Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules
  • 4.9 Hydrogen Bonding
  • Summary
  • Exercises

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Chapter 5: ThermodynamicsUnit 5: Chemical Thermodynamics
  • 5.1 Thermodynamic Terms
  • 5.2 Applications
  • 5.3 Measurement of ∆U and ∆H: Calorimetry
  • 5.4 Enthalpy Change, ∆rH of a Reaction – Reaction Enthalpy
  • 5.5 Enthalpies for Different Types of Reactions
  • 5.6 Spontaneity
  • 5.7 Gibbs Energy Change and Equilibrium
  • Summary
  • Exercises

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Chapter 6: EquilibriumUnit 6: Equilibrium
  • 6.1 Equilibrium in Physical Processes
  • 6.2 Equilibrium in Chemical Processes – Dynamic Equilibrium
  • 6.3 Law of Chemical Equilibrium and Equilibrium Constant
  • 6.4 Homogeneous Equilibria
  • 6.5 Heterogeneous Equilibria
  • 6.6 Applications of Equilibrium Constants
  • 6.7 Relationship between Equilibrium Constant K, Reaction Quotient Q and Gibbs Energy G
  • 6.8 Factors Affecting Equilibria
  • 6.9 Ionic Equilibrium in Solution
  • 6.10 Acids, Bases and Salts
  • 6.11 Ionization of Acids and Bases
  • 6.12 Buffer Solutions
  • 6.13 Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts
  • Summary
  • Exercises

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Chemistry Part II (Class XI)

Chapter 7: Redox ReactionsUnit 7: Redox Reactions
  • 7.1 Classical Idea of Redox Reactions-Oxidation and Reduction Reactions
  • 7.2 Redox Reactions in Terms of Electron Transfer Reactions
  • 7.3 Oxidation Number
  • 7.4 Redox Reactions and Electrode Processes
  • Summary
  • Exercises

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Chapter 8: Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and TechniquesUnit 8: Organic Chemistry: Some basic Principles and Techniques
  • 8.1 General Introduction
  • 8.2 Tetravalence of Carbon: Shapes of Organic Compounds
  • 8.3 Structural Representations of Organic Compounds
  • 8.4 Classification of Organic Compounds
  • 8.5 Nomenclature of Organic Compounds
  • 8.6 Isomerism
  • 8.7 Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism
  • 8.8 Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds
  • 8.9 Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds
  • 8.10 Quantitative Analysis

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Chapter 9: HydrocarbonsUnit 9: Hydrocarbons
  • 9.1 Classification
  • 9.2 Alkanes
  • 9.3 Alkenes
  • 9.4 Alkynes
  • 9.5 Aromatic Hydrocarbon
  • 9.6 Carcinogenicity and Toxicity
  • Summary
  • Exercises

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