Foundation Chemistry: Some Basic Concepts & Atomic Structure
Duration
Total Periods: 26 (each 30 minutes)
Total Time: ~13 hours of teaching + practice sessions
Classes Structure
- Class 1–12: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Class 13–26: Atomic Structure
Each class includes:
- Concept explanation (15 min)
- Worked examples (10 min)
- Quick practice/Q&A (5 min)
Topics Covered
Chapter 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Contribution of India to chemistry & role in daily life
- States of matter & classification (elements, compounds, mixtures)
- Scientific notation, significant figures, precision vs accuracy
- SI base units & conversions
- Laws of chemical combination
- Atomic, molecular, and formula masses
- Mole concept & molar mass
- Mass percent calculations
- Empirical & molecular formula determination
- Stoichiometric calculations
Chapter 2: Atomic Structure
- Discovery of electron, proton, neutron
- Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr atomic models
- Quantum mechanical model of atom
- Electromagnetic radiation & Planck’s quantum theory
- Photoelectric effect & atomic spectra
- de Broglie relation & Heisenberg uncertainty principle
- Atomic orbitals & quantum numbers
- Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, Hund’s rule
- Writing electronic configurations of atoms
Benefits
- Builds strong fundamentals in physical chemistry, essential for NEET and JEE exams.
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- Enhances problem-solving skills with numerical practice (stoichiometry, mole concept, atomic models).
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- Provides clarity on conceptual topics like quantum mechanics, laws of chemical combination, and electron configuration
- Improves accuracy and speed in solving exam-level questions.
- Connects theory with real-life applications to make learning engaging.
Out come
By the end of this course, students will:
Master basic and advanced concepts of chemistry.
Be able to solve NEET/JEE-level numerical problems confidently. Develop a conceptual roadmap for higher-level physical chemistry.
Course Outline: Foundation Chemistry (Unit 1 + Unit 2)
Benefits
- Builds strong fundamentals in physical chemistry.
- Covers high‑weightage topics for NEET & JEE exams.
- Strengthens numerical problem‑solving (mole concept, stoichiometry, atomic models).Clarifies conceptual areas (quantum mechanics, laws of combination, electron configuration).
- Improves accuracy, speed, and confidence in exam conditions.
Duration
- Total Periods: 26 (each 30 minutes)
- Total Time: ~13 hours teaching + practice sessions
Class Structure
- Class 1–12: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Class 13–26: Atomic Structure
- Each class includes:
- Concept explanation (15 min)
- Worked examples (10 min)
- Quick practice/Q&A (5 min)
Topics Covered
Chapter 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
- Contribution of India to chemistry & role in life
- States of matter & classification (elements, compounds, mixtures)Scientific notation, significant figures, precision vs accuracy
- SI base units & conversions
- Laws of chemical combination
- Atomic, molecular, and formula masses
- Mole concept & molar mass
- Mass percent calculations
- Empirical & molecular formula determination
- Stoichiometric calculations
Chapter 2: Atomic Structure
- Discovery of electron, proton, neutron
- Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr atomic models
- Quantum mechanical model of atom
- Electromagnetic radiation & Planck’s quantum theory
- Photoelectric effect & atomic spectra
- de Broglie relation & Heisenberg uncertainty principle
- Atomic orbitals & quantum numbers
- Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, Hund’s rule
- Writing electronic configurations of atoms
Weekly Timetable (26 Classes, 30 min each)
Week 1: Foundations of Chemistry
Class 1: Contribution of India to chemistry & role in life
Class 2: States of matter & classification (elements, compounds, mixtures)
Class 3: Scientific notation & significant figures
Class 4: Precision vs accuracy
Week 2: Measurement & Laws
Class 5: SI base units & conversions
Class 6: Laws of chemical combination (Conservation, Definite proportions)
Class 7: Laws of chemical combination (Multiple proportions, Gay‑Lussac, Avogadro)
Class 8: Atomic, molecular & formula masses
Week 3: Mole Concept & Stoichiometry
Class 9: Mole concept & molar mass
Class 10: Mass percent calculations
Class 11: Empirical & molecular formula determination
Class 12: Stoichiometric calculations (limiting reagent, yield problems)
Week 4: Discovery of Atom
Class 13: Discovery of electron, proton, neutron
Class 14: Thomson’s atomic model
Class 15: Rutherford’s atomic model
Class 16: Bohr’s atomic model
Week 5: Quantum Theory
Class 17: Quantum mechanical model of atom
Class 18: Electromagnetic radiation & Planck’s quantum theory
Class 19: Photoelectric effect & atomic spectra
Class 20: de Broglie relation & Heisenberg uncertainty principle
Week 6: Orbitals & Configurations
Class 21: Atomic orbitals & quantum numbers
Class 22: Aufbau principle
Class 23: Pauli exclusion principle
Class 24: Hund’s rule of maximum multiplicity
Class 25: Writing electronic configurations of atoms (examples)
Class 26: Revision & practice test (mixed NEET/JEE problems)
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