Class 11 Chemistry Chapters with Solutions

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Chemistry is a vital subject for pursuing a career in basic science and for the preparation of entrance exams. Students can check Class 11 Chemistry Chapters along with the solutions for all chapters here to ace the exam with a good score. Read on for the complete details on class 11 chemistry chapters.

Chemistry is a vital subject for pursuing a career in basic science and for the preparation of entrance exams. Students can check Class 11 Chemistry Chapters along with the solutions for each chapter here to ace the exam with a good score.

Class 11 Chemistry Chapters with Solutions: With the specialized discipline-based and content-oriented course introduction, Higher Secondary is considered the most crucial stage of school education. Most of the students opt chemistry in class 11 with an aim of pursuing their career in basic sciences or get enrolled in courses like medicine, engineering, technology etc. Therefore, the students must learn Chemistry with its sufficient conceptual background.

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In order to study Chemistry in class 11 completely, the students need to first be aware of all the Class 11 Chemistry Chapters. The knowledge related to the Chemistry subjects and chapters has undergone changes during the past decade. On this page, we have provided the names of updated Class 11 Chemistry Chapters along with direct links for chapter-wise solutions, an overview of the subject, important topics and more. Students should also note that the almost all boards in India follow similar Class 11 Chemistry Syllabus and Textbooks.

Q:   Which books does CBSE follow?
A:

The CBSE primarily follows the NCERT textbooks for all classes. While schools can use supplementary materials and reference books, NCERT books are the core of CBSE syllabus to ensure a uniform standard across all affiliated schools.

Q:   Are NCERT books enough to score well in CBSE 12th medical board exams?
A:
Hi Sharan, Yes, they are sufficient, if you study it thoroughly. But solving previous years problems is also equally important. Apart from this attempting TedT series of the same also plays important roles. Best of luck.
Q:   Is there any difference in CBSE 12th hard books and e-books? Can I not buy and just download and read them?
A:

No, there is no difference between the CBSE 12th hard books and the e-books made available here. You can definitely download them and study from them

What is Chemistry?

Chemistry is the branch of natural science that deals with the study of the properties, composition, and structure of elements and compunds. Every matter or substance that we see, feel or touch, or experience is studied in Chemistry. In chemistry, we study the compositions of matter, what they are made up of, how they can change, and the energy they produce.

11 Chemistry NCERT is subdivided into three main parts, which are as under:

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

Physical chemistry: Physical chemistry deals with the study of macroscopic properties, atomic properties, and phenomena in chemical systems. The students also learn the rates of chemical reactions, the energy transfers that occur in reactions, and the physical structure of matter at the molecular level.

Inorganic chemistry: In Inorganic chemistry, the students study the substances that normally have little or no carbon, constitute the discipline of inorganic chemistry. Generally, Inorganic chemicals are commonly found in rocks and minerals.

Q:   Where can I download the CBSE 12th books online for free?
A:

NCERT has uploaded the books for class 12 or CBSE 12th books on the official website. Shiksha.com has also uploaded the e-books here for students. You can click on the subject-wise CBSE 12th books link to download and read the e-books. 

Q:   Which are the best biology books for class 11 in CBSE?
A:
Hello, Greetings from Shiksha NCERT Biology of Class XI and XII Trueman's Biology Vol 1 and 2 Objective Biology by Dinesh Pradeep Publication's Biology GRB Bathla's Publication's for Biology I hope you will go through these. Good luck.
Q:   Can you refer some books to prepare for JEE MAins?
A:
Best Books For JEE Main Physics: NCERT books for Physics Concepts of Physics Vol-1 by HC Verma Concepts of Physics Vol-2 by HC Verma Best Books For JEE Main Chemistry: NCERT books for Chemistry A New Pattern Text Book of Physical Chemistry for Competitions by OP Tandon Concepts Of Physical Chemistry By Dr. P. Bahadur Organic Chemistry by Leroy G. Wade Inorganic Chemistry For Competitions For IIT-JEE By Dr. O. P. Tandon Best Books For JEE Main Mathematics: NCERT books for Mathematics IIT Mathematics for JEE Main and Advanced by ML Khanna Arihant Differential Calculus Use these books to your benefit. Regards.

Organic chemistry: Organic chemistry is the study of chemicals that contain carbon with hydrogen. Carbon has numerous variety and extent of structures that results from the three-dimensional connections of its atoms. Carbon is one of the most abundant elements that is capable of forming a vast number of chemicals. In the living organism, most of the chemicals found are based on carbon.

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  • Chemistry Class 11 Chapters and Solutions
  • Class 11 Chemistry Chapters Overview
  • Important Class 11 Chemistry Chapters

Chemistry Class 11 Chapters and Solutions

In general, the syllabus of Chemistry class 11 is divided into 14 chapters. Students can check the class 11 chemistry chapter 1 to 14 along with the class 11 chemistry solutions links in the table:

Chapter Number

Name of Class 11 Chemistry Chapters

Chapter 1

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Class 11 chemistry chapter 1 NCERT solutions)

Chapter 2

Structure of Atom (Class 11 chemistry chapter 2 NCERT solutions)

Chapter 3

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties (Periodic classification of elements class 11 solutions)

Chapter 4

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (Chemical bonding class 11 solutions)

Chapter 5

States of Matter (State of Matter solutions)

Chapter 6

Thermodynamics (Thermodynamics class 11 chemistry solutions)

Chapter 7

Equilibrium (Equilibrium class 11 solutions)

Chapter 8

Redox Reactions (Redox Reactions solutions)

Chapter 9

Hydrogen (Hydrogen solutions)

Chapter 10

The s-Block Elements (s block elements class 11 solutions)

Chapter 11

The p-Block Elements (p block elements class 11 solutions)

Chapter 12

Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles & Techniques (Organic chemistry class 11 ncert solutions)

Chapter 13

Hydrocarbons (Hydrocarbons Class 11 solutions)

Chapter 14

Environmental Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry Class 11 solutions)

Class 11 Chemistry Chapters Overview

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: This chapter deals with the basic concepts of Chemistry. Students need to learn the importance of chemistry, properties of matter and their measurementNature of matter, laws of chemical combinationmole concept and molar massesstoichiometry and stoichiometric calculations, percentage composition, atomic and molecular mass, uncertainty in measurement, Dalton's atomic theory: the concept of elements, atoms, and molecules.

Structure of Atom: In this chapter, the students learn the Discovery of Electron, Proton and Neutron, atomic number, isotopes and isobars. Thomson's model and its limitations. Rutherford's model and its limitations, Bohr's model and its limitationsdevelopments leading to the Bohr's model of atomtowards quantum mechanical model of the atom, the concept of shells and subshells, dual nature of matter and light, de Broglie's relationship, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, concept of orbitals, quantum numbers, shapes of s, p and d orbitals, rules for filling electrons in orbitals - Aufbau principle, Pauli's exclusion principle and Hund's rule, electronic configuration of atoms, stability of half-filled and completely filled orbitals.

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties: In this chapter, the students learn the Significance of classification, nomenclature of elements, a brief history of the development of the periodic table, modern periodic law and the present form of periodic table, types of element, periodic trends in properties of elements –atomic radii, ionic radii, inert gas radii, Ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, valency.

Chemical bonding class 11 and Molecular StructureThis chapter comes with knowledge on Valence electrons, ionic bond, covalent bond, bond parameters, Lewis structure, polar character of covalent bond, covalent character of ionic bond, valence bond theory, resonance, geometry of covalent molecules, VSEPR theory, concept of hybridization, involving s, p and d orbitals and shapes of some simple molecules, molecular orbital theory of homonuclear diatomic molecules(qualitative idea only), Hydrogen bond, ectrovalent bond.

States of Matter: In this chapter, students will be taught about the three states of matter, Solid, Liquid, and Gases.

ThermodynamicsThermodynamics is the study of heat and its properties, the law governing its flow, changes into other forms, applications, and its classification. This chapter is very important from exam point of view.

Equilibrium: Equilibrium Processes, Buffer Solutions, Bases, Law Of Chemical Equilibrium And Equilibrium Constant, Homogeneous Equilibria, Factors Affecting Equilibria, Applications Of Equilibrium Constants, Ionization of Acids And Bases, Ionic Equilibrium In Solution, Equilibrium In Chemical Processes, Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts, Relationship Between Equilibrium Constant K, Heter Heterogeneous Equilibria.

Redox Reactions:  Redox reactions are the study of the concept of oxidation and reduction, redox reactions, oxidation number, balancing redox reactions, in terms of loss and gain of electrons and change in oxidation number, applications of redox reactions chemical reactions that include the transfer of electrons between two reactants. In this chapter, students will learn about types of redox reactions and decomposition reactions.

Hydrogen: In this chapter, students learn about the properties and preparation of hydrogen with its uses in daily life.

The s and p-Block Elements: Students study types of element, S-block elements which are Alkali and Alkaline earth metals that are group 1 and 2 elements in the periodic table. In this chapter, students also learn about boron family, compounds of boron, uses of aluminum and boron, allotropes of carbon, the carbon family, and important compounds of silicon and carbon.

Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles & Techniques: This chapter provides knowledge to the students about the gneral introduction, concepts of organic compounds, structural representation, isomerism, classification, nomenclature, shape of organic compunds, purification of organic compounds, quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis of organic compounds.

Classification: In this chapter, the students study Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Aromatic Hydrocarbon, Carcinogenicity And Toxicity.

Hydrocarbons: This is a vital chapter from class 11 and the entrance exams' point of view. Hydrocarbon is an organic compound consisting of hydrogen and carbon. Hydrocarbons are found in crude oil, natural gas, and coal among others. Students learn about synthesis, preparation from alkyl halides, unsaturated hydrocarbons, and carboxylic acids and its physical and chemical properties.

Environmental Chemistry: This chapter will guide students to various concepts that are related to the environment like water pollution, soil pollution, atmospheric pollution, and reasons that causes these types of pollution. Students are also taught in this chapter about the use of pesticides to reduce soil pollution and strategies to control pollution like waste disposal.

Important Class 11 Chemistry Chapters

For complete preparation of annual exams and entrance tests, the students are recommended to cover the entire class 11 chemistry syllabus. However, there are some chapter that are considered vital from the exam point of view. Students can check the Important Class 11 Chemistry Chapters below:

Class 11 Chemistry Topics 

Some basic concepts of chemistry 

Structure of atom 

Classification of elements & periodicity in properties   

Chemical bonding and molecular structure   

States of matter 

Thermodynamics 

Equilibrium 

Redox reactions 

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