Class 11 – CBSE Board Science (Chemistry)
📘 CBSE – Class 11 Chemistry (2025)
The syllabus is divided into 3 broad parts (14 units):
Part A: Physical Chemistry
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry – laws of chemical combination, Dalton’s atomic theory, mole concept, stoichiometry.
Structure of Atom – subatomic particles, Bohr model, quantum mechanical model, electronic configuration.
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties – Modern Periodic Table, periodic trends.
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure – ionic & covalent bonding, hybridization, VSEPR theory, molecular orbital theory.
States of Matter – gas laws, kinetic theory, liquefaction of gases.
Thermodynamics – first law, enthalpy, internal energy, Hess’s law.
Equilibrium – dynamic equilibrium, Le Chatelier’s principle, ionic equilibrium, pH, buffer solutions.
Part B: Inorganic Chemistry
The Redox Reactions – oxidation numbers, redox equations.
The Hydrogen – isotopes, water, hydrogen peroxide.
The s-Block Element (Alkali & Alkaline Earth metals) – general characteristics, uses, compounds.
The p-Block Element (Group 13 & 14) – Boron family, Carbon family, important compounds.
Part C: Organic Chemistry
The Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles & Techniques – IUPAC nomenclature, purification techniques, electronic effects (inductive, resonance, hyperconjugation).
The Hydrocarbons – alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons, physical/chemical properties.
The Environmental Chemistry – pollution, ozone depletion, green chemistry.
📚 Course Structure (Modules)
🔹 Module 1: Physical Chemistry
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Atomic Structure
Periodic Classification
Chemical Bonding
States of Matter
Thermodynamics
Equilibrium
🔹 Module 2: Inorganic Chemistry
Redox Reactions
Hydrogen & Its Compounds
The s-Block Elements
The p-Block Elements (Group 13 & 14)
🔹 Module 3: Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry Basics (nomenclature, isomerism, purification)
Hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons)
Environmental Chemistry