SNU Chennai Entrance Examination 2023 (SNUCEE 2023)

Chemistry Syllabus
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1 Solid State Classification of solids based on different binding forces:
molecular, ionic, covalent and metallic solids, amorphous and
crystalline solids (elementary idea). Unit cell in two
dimensional and three dimensional lattices, calculation of
density of unit cell, packing in solids, packing efficiency,
voids, number of atoms per unit cell in a cubic unit cell, point
defects, electrical and magnetic properties.

Band theory of metals, conductors, semiconductors and

insulators and n & p type semiconductors.

2 Solutions Types of solutions, expression of concentration of solutions

of solids in liquids, solubility of gases in liquids, solid
solutions, colligative properties - relative lowering of
vapour pressure, Raoult's law, elevation of boiling point,
depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure,
determination of molecular masses using colligative
properties.

3 Electrochemistry Redox reactions, conductance in electrolytic solutions,

specific and molar conductivity, variations of conductivity
with concentration, Kohlrausch's Law, electrolysis and law of
electrolysis (elementary idea), dry cell -electrolytic cells and
galvanic cells, lead accumulator, EMF of a cell, standard
electrode potential, EMF Series , Nernst equation and its
application to chemical cells, Relation between Gibbs energy
change and emf of a cell, corrosion.
4 Surface Chemistry Absorption and Adsorption - physisorption and
chemisorption, factors affecting adsorption of gases on solids
and liquids.

Catalysis: homogenous and heterogenous, Theories of

catalysis: The Intermediate compound formation theory,
Adsorption theory and active centres, activity and selectivity;
enzyme catalysis.

Colloidal state: distinction between true solutions, colloids

and suspension; lyophilic, lyophobic multimolecular and

macromolecular colloids; properties of colloids: Tyndall
effect, Brownian movement, electrophoresis, coagulation,
emulsion - types of emulsions.

5 Chemical Kinetics Rate of a reaction (Average and instantaneous), factors

affecting rate of reaction: concentration, temperature,
catalyst; order and molecularity of a reaction, rate law and
specific rate constant, integrated rate equations and half-life
(only for zero and first order reactions)

6 Chemical Concepts of System and types of systems, surroundings,

Thermodynamics work, heat, energy, extensive and intensive properties, state
functions. First law of thermodynamics -internal energy and
enthalpy, measurement of H, Hess's law U and of constant
heat summation, enthalpy of bond dissociation, combustion,
formation, atomization, sublimation, phase transition,
ionization, solution and dilution. Second law of
Thermodynamics (brief introduction)
Introduction of entropy as a state function, Gibb's energy
change for spontaneous and non- spontaneous
processes.
Third law of thermodynamics (brief introduction).

7 Principles and Principles and methods of extraction - concentration,

process of oxidation, reduction - electrolytic method and refining;
Isolation of occurrence and principles of extraction of aluminium, copper,
Elements zinc and iron.
8 Periodic Modern Periodic Table, Nomenclature of elements with
Classification of atomic number >100, Grouping of elements based on
Elements electronic configuration.
Variation of electronic configuration in the periods and
groups.
Periodic trends in properties: Atomic radius, ionic radius,
ionisation energy, electron affinity and electronegativity.
Periodic trends in chemical properties

9 p block elements General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence,

oxidation states, trends in physical and chemical properties;
Phosphorus - allotropic forms, compounds of phosphorus:
preparation and properties of phosphine, halides PCl3 , PCl5
.

10 d and f block General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence

and characteristics of transition metals, general trends in

elements properties of the first row transition metals - metallic

character, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, ionic
radii, colour, catalytic property, magnetic properties
Lathanoids and Actinoids : Electronic configuration,
oxidation states and their comparison

11 Coordination Introduction, ligands, coordination number, colour, magnetic

compounds properties and shapes, IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear
coordination compounds. Bonding, Werner's theory, VBT,
and CFT; structure and stereo isomerism, importance of
coordination compounds (in qualitative inclusion, extraction
of metals and biological system).

12 Basic Principles Introduction, Classification and nomenclature of organic

and Techniques in compounds; IUPAC rules for naming organic compounds;
Organic chemistry structural representation; Isomerism – structural isomerism,
stereo isomerism: Geometrical and optical isomerism,
Detection and estimation of elements (C, H, N, S, X and P)
in organic compounds; Purification of organic compounds –
sublimation, crystallisation, distillation (fraction, steam and
azeotropic), differential extraction
13 Organic Haloalkanes: Nomenclature, nature of C-X bond, physical
compounds and chemical properties, mechanism of substitution reactions.
containing X, O
and N Haloarenes: Nature of C -X bond, substitution reactions
(Directive influence of halogen in monosubstituted
compounds only).

Alcohols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical

and chemical properties (of primary alcohols only),
identification of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols,
mechanism of dehydration, uses with special reference to
methanol and ethanol.

Phenols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and

chemical properties, acidic nature of phenol, electrophilic
substitution reactions, uses of phenols.

Ethers: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and

chemical properties, uses.

Amines: Nomenclature, classification, structure, methods of

preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses,
identification of primary, secondary and tertiary amines.

14 Chemistry in Chemicals in medicines - analgesics, tranquilizers

everyday life and antiseptics, disinfectants, antimicrobials, antifertility drugs,
Environment antibiotics, antacids, antihistamines.

Chemicals in food – Role and examples of preservatives

(Sodium Benzoate only), artificial sweetening agents
(aspartame and Saccharin)

Environmental pollution; Definition, Types – air, water and

soil pollution- sources and effects

Environmental Issues: Greenhouse effect, global warming,

acid rain and ozone hole;

Role of individuals to control pollutions

15 Biomolecules Carbohydrates - Classification (aldoses and ketoses),
monosaccahrides (glucose and fructose), D-L configuration
oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose), polysaccharides
(starch, cellulose, glycogen) importance.

Proteins - Elementary idea of α - amino acids, peptide bond,

polypeptides, proteins, structure of proteins - primary,
secondary, tertiary structure and quaternary structures
(qualitative idea only), denaturation of proteins; enzymes.
Hormones - Elementary idea excluding structure.

Vitamins - Classification and functions.

Nucleic Acids: : Basic units – Purine and Pyrimidine

,DNAdouble helical structure, RNA –elementary idea only,
differences between DNA and RNA