SSC 2025

Chemistry
Chapter wise suggestion

Chapter-1: Concepts of Chemistry

 Knowledge base: Safety sign, research, investigation, Al-Chemi

 Realization based:
(i) Why does ripen mango taste sweet but green mango sour?
(ii) How safety sign prevent accident? Explain.
 Application and Higher ability: Precaution and importance of safety sign.

Chapter-2: States of matter

 Knowledge based:
Kinetic theory, boiling point, diffusion, effusion, sublimation, sublimated substance, distillation, dry ice.

 Realization based:
(i) Why does melting point of different substances are different?
(ii) Why melting and boiling point of same matter are different?
(iii) Why does diffusion rate of NH3 is higher than HCl?
(iv) Write two difference between diffusion and effusion.
(v) Diffusion is slower than effusion- Explain.
(vi) Explain that I2 can’t be liquefied.

 Application and higher ability

(i) Explain intermolecular forces of solid, liquid and gases by thermal curve.
(ii) Explanation of heating curve and cooling curve of normal and sublimated substance.
(iii) Separation of mixture by distillation and sublimation.
(iv) Comparison of diffusion rate of gases.

Chapter-3: Structure of matter

 Knowledge based:
Isotope, atomic number, mass number (nucleon number), n+l rule, subshell, orbital, relative atomic mass,
relative molecular mass, radioactive isotope.

 Realization based:
(i) Why atom is neutral?
(ii) Why do spectra of atom create?
(iii) Explain n+l rule.
(iv) Why does 19th electron of K goes to 4s instead of 3d?
(v) Why do Cr and Cu not obey general rule of electronic configuration?
(vi) Explain relative atomic mass with example.

 Application and higher ability

(i) Rutherford atom model.
(ii) Bohr atom model.
(iii) Comparison between Rutherford and Bohr model
(iv) Calculation of angular momentum, angular velocity, radius, velocity of electron.
(v) Difference of orbit and orbital.
(vi) Stability of ion based on electronic configuration. Eg. Fe2+, Fe3+.
(vii) Exceptions of electronic configuration.
(viii) Calculation of relative atomic mass.
 (ix) Calculation of % abundance of isotopes.
(x) Uses of radioactive isotopes.
Chapter-4: Periodic table

 Knowledge based:
Periodic table, law of triads, law of octaves, Mendeleev periodic law, modern periodic law, transition metal,
inert gas, periodic properties, ionization energy, electron affinity, electronegativity.

 Realization based:
(i) Why does group of He is 18?
(ii) Why does Mg/Ca is called alkaline earth metal.
(iii) Why does atomic size decreases across a period?
(iv) Electronegativity of F is the highest -Explain.
(v) Why does group 17 is called halogen?

 Application and higher ability

(i) Position of elements determination in the periodic table.
(ii) Order of atomic size/ ionic radius.
(iii) Order of ionization energy, electron affinity, electronegativity of element with explanation.
(iv) Exceptions of ionization energy and electron affinity.
(v) Reactivity of elements of group 1, 2 and 17.

Chapter-5: Chemical bond

 Knowledge based:
Valence electron, valency, lone pair electron, duet, octet, radical, cation, anion, ionic bond, covalent bond,
metallic bond.

 Realization based:
(i) Valency and valence electron of Cl isn’t same.
(ii) Valency and valence electron of Mg is same.
(iii) HF, H2O, NH3 etc is Polar-Explain.
(iv) Explain the polarity of CO2 CCl4.
(v) NaCl/KCl is conductive to electricity.
(vi) NCl5/OF6 isn’t formed.
(vii) P and S show variable valency.
(viii) Explain latent valency with example.
(ix) Metal is conductive to electricity.
(x) BCl3 doesn’t follow octet rule.

 Application and higher ability

(i) Phosphorous and Sulphur show variable valency.
(ii) Formation and characteristics (eg. Solubility) of ionic compound. Eg. MgF2, MgCl2
(iii) Formation and characteristics of covalent compound. Eg. O2, N2, CCl4
(iv) Comparison between ionic and covalent compound.
(v) Exceptions of octet rule.

Chapter-6: Concept of mole and chemical counting

 Knowledge based:
Mole, molarity, molar solution, molar volume, STP, Avogadro’s number, limiting reactant, analar, empirical
formula, molecular formula, percentage yield.
  Realization based:
(i) Empirical formula of several compounds can be same- Explain.
(ii) What is meant by Avogadro’s number?
(iii) Explain molar, decimolar, semimolar solution.

 Application and higher ability

(i) Calculation of mole, molarity, amount of solute, addition of water for changing concentration of
solution, reactant used, volume of CO2 at STP, number of molecules, percentage yield.
(ii) Determination of limiting reactant, percent composition, empirical and molecular formula.
(iii) Analyze nature of mixed solution, reason for not getting expected quantity of product.

Chapter-7: Chemical Reaction

 Knowledge based:
chemical change, irreversible reaction, reversible reaction, exothermic reaction, endothermic reaction,
oxidation, reduction, oxidant, reductant, oxidation number, synthesis reaction, combustion reaction,
neutralization reaction, precipitation reaction, hydrolysis, hydration, isomerization, polymerization,
rusting, formula of rust, rate of reaction, Chemical equilibrium, Le Chatelier principle

 Realization based:
(i) Redox reaction is simultaneous -explain
(ii) Determine the oxidation number.
(iii) Explain neutralization, isomerization and polymerization reaction with example.
(iv) Rusting is a chemical process.
(v) Why does lime is used in the spot of bee bite?
(vi) Why does antacid relief the acidity?
(vii) Why does sand is applied while roof becomes slippery?
(viii) Chemical equilibrium is dynamic - explain.

 Application and higher ability

(i) Explain types of reaction
(ii) Explain a reaction is redox reaction or non-redox
(iii) Oxidation-reduction is simultaneous process.
(iv) All addition reaction isn’t synthesis but all synthesis is addition.
(v) Comparison between hydrolysis and hydration.
(vi) Effect of temperature and concertation on rate/ velocity of reaction.
(vii) Explain the effect of temperature, pressure and concentration on equilibrium. (application of Le
Chatelier principle)
(viii) How to get maximum yield of a reaction? (application of Le Chatelier principle).

 Important reactions:
1. Types of reactions:
(i) S  O2  SO2
(ii) AlCl 3  3H 2 O  Al (OH ) 3  3HCl
(iii) H 2  Cl2  2HCl
(iv) N 2  3H 2  2 NH 3

(v) CH 3COOC2 H 5  H 2 O 
H
CH 3COOH  C2 H 5 OH
(vi) NaCl(aq)  AgNO3 (aq)  NaNO3 (aq)  AgCl( s)
(vii) HCl(aq)  NaOH(aq)  NaCl(aq)  H 2O
 
(viii) NH 4 CNO 
 NH 2  CO  NH 2
(ix) CuSO4  5H 2O  CuSO4 .5H 2O
(x) CaCl2  6H 2O  CaCl2 .6H 2O

2. Redox reactions:
(i) Zn  CuSO4  ZnSO4  Cu
(ii) Zn  H 2 SO4  ZnSO4  H 2
(iii) 2 FeCl2  Cl2  2 FeCl3
(iv) H 2 S  Cl2  2HCl  S
(v) 2ZnO  C  Zn  CO2
(vi) 2Na  Cl2  2NaCl
(vii) HgCl2  Hg  Hg2Cl2
(viii) 2H 2 S  SO2  3S  2H 2O

3. Effect of temperature and pressure (Le Chatelier’s principle)

(i) N 2 ( g )  3H 2 ( g )  2 NH 3 ( g )   92 Kjmol 1
(ii) PCl5 ( g )  PCl3 ( g )  Cl2 ( g )   Ve
(iii) N 2 ( g )  O2 ( g )  2 NO( g )   180 Kjmol 1

Chapter-8
Chemistry and Energy
1. Knowledge based:
Bond energy Exothermic Endothermic Electrolytes Electrolytic cell
reaction reaction
Electrolysis Galvanic cell Salt bridge Reactivity series Electroplating
Dry cell Nuclear reaction Nuclear fusion Nuclear fission

2. Realization based:
i. When heat evolve and when absorb in a reaction? Significance of ∆H.
ii. Why does pure water non-conductive but acidified water is conductive to electricity?
iii. Explain electrolysis is a redox phenomenon.
iv. Explain reaction in electrolytic cell is non-spontaneous but galvanic cell is
spontaneous.
v. Why does salt bridge using?
vi. Why does MnO2 using in salt bridge?
vii. Explain nuclear chain reaction.

3. Application and higher ability:

i. Calculation of ∆H and Bond energy
ii. Energy diagram
iii. Electrolysis of molten NaCl, MgF2 and aqueous NaCl
iv. Copper purification.
v. Electroplating of Ni, Cr, Ag over Fe made thing.
vi. Mechanism of dry cell
vii. Cell reaction of galvanic cell
viii. Importance of salt bridge
ix. Difference between electrolytic and galvanic cell.
x. Nuclear fusion vs nuclear fission reaction.
 Chapter-9
Acid-base balance
Knowledge based: Acid, Alkali, pH, universal indicator, BOD, COD, Hard water

Realization based:
(i) All alkalis are base but all bases aren’t alkali.
(ii) Why 100% H2SO4 doesn’t change the color of litmus paper?
(iii) NH3 is basic.
(iv) CO2 is acidic.
(v) No foam produces while soap use in hard water.
(vi) COD is higher than BOD.

Application and higher ability:

(i) Importance of acid base neutralization reaction.
(ii) Important of pH
(iii) Identification of Fe2+, Fe3+, Zn2+, Cu2+, Al3+.

Chapter-10
Mineral Resources: Metal-nonmetal
Knowledge based:
mineral, mineral resources, ore, cryolite, smelting agent, copper slag, metal alloy, electroplating, galvanizing,
oleum.
Realization based:
(i) Not every ore is mineral - explain.
(ii) Metal extraction is reduction process- explain.
(iii) Explain heat or auto or self-reduction.
(iv) Metal corrosion is chemical process- explain.
(v) SO2 is acidic- explain.
(vi) H2SO4 is an oxidant- explain.
(vii) H2SO4 is a dehydrating agent- explain.
Application and higher ability:
(i) Extraction of metal. E.g. Zn, Cu, Al, Fe
(ii) Zn can have extracted by carbon reduction method but Al can’t. OR extraction method of Zn and
Al isn’t same.
(iii) Purification of metal.
(iv) Preparation of H2SO4.
(v) Properties of H2SO4. OR H2SO4 is acid, oxidant and dehydration agent.

Chapter-11: mineral resources and Fossils

Knowledge based:
Fossil fuel, bio fuel, crude oil, bitumen, organic compound, hydrocarbon, saturated hydrocarbon, unsaturated
hydrocarbon, alicyclic compound, aromatic compound, functional group, homologous series, isomerism,
paraffin, oliphin, polymer, condensation polymer, formalin, rectified spirit.

Realization based:
(i) Why alkane is called paraffin?
(ii) Why alkene is called oliphin?
(iii) Why benzene or naphthalene is called aromatic compound?
 (iv) Explain decarboxylation reaction.
(v) Write down two characteristics of homologous series.
(vi) Why does ethanol is soluble is water?
(vii) Nylon is a condensation polymer.

Application and higher ability based:

(i) Preparation of methane, ethane, ethene, ethyne, ethanol, ethanal, ethanoic acid
(ii) Halogenation reaction of methane.
(iii) Addition reactions of ethene and propene (H2, Br2, H2O, HBr addition)
(iv) Addition reaction of ethyne (H2, Br2, H2O, addition)
(v) Identification of ethene or propene (identification or separation of unsaturated hydrocarbon)
(vi) Oxidation of ethene or propene (Bayer test)
(vii) Conversion reaction:
 Methane to CCl4
 Ethane to ethanoic acid
 Ethene to ethanol
 Ethene to ethanoic acid
 Propene to glycol
 Ethyne to ethanal
 Ethyne to ethanoic acid
 Ethanol to ethanoic acid
 Ethanoic acid to methane
(viii) Mutual conversion:
 Ethene and ethanol
 Ethane and ethene
 Ethene and ethyne
Important organic reactions:
Ni
(i) CO  3H 2  CH 4  H 2 O
250 0 c
(ii) CH 3 COOH 
Na
CH 3COONa NaOH
(CaO

) CH 4  Na2 CO3

(iii) 2CH 3Cl  2 Na dry

ether

 C2 H 6  2 NaCl

CH 3CH 2 OH  H 2 SO4 170

 c  CH 2  CH 2  H 2 O
0
(iv)

Al 2 O3
(v) CH 3CH 2 OH  CH 2  CH 2  H 2 O

(vi) CH 3CH 2 Cl  KOH (alc)  CH 2  CH 2  KCl  H 2 O

(vii) CH  CH  H 2 
Pd
CH 2  CH 2
H 3 PO4
(viii) CH 2  CH 2  H 2 O  CH 3CH 2 OH
60atm,300 0 c
(ix) CH 2  CH 2  Br2  Br  CH 2  CH 2  Br
 4  KOH
(x) CH 2  CH 2  [O]  H 2 O KMnO
  HO  CH 2  CH 2  OH
(xi) CaC2  H 2O  CH  CH  Ca(OH ) 2
(xii) CH  CH  2Br2  Br2CH  CHBr2
4  KOH
(xiii) CH  CH  [O] KMnO
  HOOC  COOH
20% H 2 SO4
(xiv) CH  CH  H 2 O  CH 3CHO
2% HgSO4
(xv) CH 3CH 2 Cl  KOH (aq)  CH 3CH 2 OH  KCl
2Cr2O7  H 2 SO4
(xvi) CH 3CH 2 OH  [O] K   CH 3CHO 
[O ]
CH 3COOH

(xvii) CH 3CH 2 OH  [O] strong

oxidation
 CH 3COOH

H 3 PO4
(xviii) CH 2  CH 2  H 2 O 0
CH 3CH 2 OH 
[O ]
CH 3CHO 
[O ]
CH 3COOH
60atm,300 c

(xix) CH 2  CH 2  Br2  C 2 H 4 Br2 KOH

  C 2 H 2  2 KBr  2 H 2 O
( alc)

(xx)
CH 4  Cl2 
uv
CH 3Cl  HCl
CH 3Cl  Cl2 
uv
CH 2 Cl2  HCl
CH 2 Cl2  Cl2 
uv
CHCl3  HCl
CHCl3  Cl2 
uv
CCl4  HCl

Chapter-12
Chemistry in our lives

Knowledge based: salt harvesting, chemical name of bleaching powder, soap, detergent, saponification,
vinegar.
Realization based:
(i) How does cake blow up?
(ii) Why NaOH isn’t using in glass cleaner?
(iii) Why NaCl is used in soap making?

Application and higher ability:

(i) Preparation of baking and washing soda.
(ii) Mechanism of toilet cleaner, glass cleaner.
(iii) Manufacturing and Mechanism of soap.
(iv) Comparison between soap and detergent.
(v) Preparation and properties of bleaching powder.
(vi) Production of urea.
(vii) How does plant suck up/absorbs nutrient of urea?

Jakir Hossain
Lecturer in Chemistry
Mohammadpur Preparatory School & College
Cell: 01712653341
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