Unit 1: Introduction to Chemistry

1. Branches of Chemistry
2. Matter and Properties
3. Physical and Chemical Changes

Unit 2: States of Matter

1. Solids, Liquids and Gases
2. Changes of State
3. Plasma and Bose-Einstein Condensate
4. Diffusion and Brownian Motion
5. Sublimation
6. Evaporation and Condensation
7. Melting and Boiling Points
8. Latent Heat
9. Vapour Pressure
10. Humidity and Aerosols

Unit 3: Solutions and Mixtures

1. Mixtures
2. Solutions, Suspensions and Colloids
3. Types of Solutions
4. Solute and Solvent
5. Solubility
6. Saturated and Unsaturated Solutions
7. Concentration and Dilution
8. Crystallisation
9. Tyndall Effect
10. Emulsions, Foams and Gels
11. Adsorption
12. Surface Tension
13. Osmosis

Unit 4: Atomic Structure

1. Atoms and Molecules
2. Atomic Theory
3. Atomic and Mass Numbers
4. Isotopes and Isobars
5. Subatomic Particles
6. Atomic Models
7. Electronic Configuration
8. Valency
9. Atomic and Molecular Mass
10. Mole Concept
11. Avogadro Number

Unit 5: Periodic Table

1. Periodic Table
2. Modern Periodic Law
3. Groups and Periods
4. Periodic Trends
5. Atomic Radius
6. Ionisation Energy
7. Electron Affinity
8. Electronegativity
9. Metallic Character
10. Metals and Non-Metals
11. Mendeleev Periodic Table
12. Moseley’s Law

Unit 6: Chemical Elements

1. Chemical Elements
2. Element Symbols
3. Metals, Non-Metals and Metalloids
4. Alkali Metals
5. Alkaline Earth Metals
6. Halogens
7. Noble Gases
8. Transition Elements
9. Lanthanides and Actinides
10. Synthetic Elements
11. Reactivity Series

Unit 7: Chemical Bonding

1. Chemical Bonding
2. Chemical Bond Types
3. Ionic Bond
4. Covalent Bond
5. Coordinate Bond
6. Metallic Bond
7. Hydrogen Bond
8. Octet Rule
9. Lewis Structures
10. Polar and Nonpolar Molecules
11. Ionic and Covalent Compounds

Unit 8: Chemical Compounds

1. Chemical Compounds
2. Common Chemical Compounds
3. Carbon Dioxide
4. Carbon Monoxide
5. Ammonia
6. Ozone
7. Methane
8. Ethylene and Acetylene
9. Industrial Gases
10. LPG and CNG
11. Producer and Water Gas
12. Biogas
13. Greenhouse Gases

Unit 9: Chemical Reactions

1. Chemical Reactions
2. Reaction Types
3. Chemical Equations
4. Equation Balancing
5. Combination and Decomposition Reactions
6. Displacement Reactions
7. Neutralisation Reactions
8. Redox Reactions
9. Oxidising and Reducing Agents
10. Everyday Redox Reactions
11. Combustion
12. Photochemical Reactions
13. Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions

Unit 10: Kinetics and Equilibrium

1. Catalysts and Enzymes
2. Common Catalysts
3. Reaction Rate
4. Chemical Equilibrium

Unit 11: Acids, Bases and Salts

1. Acids, Bases and Salts
2. Common Acids
3. Common Bases
4. Important Salts
5. Acid-Base Indicators
6. Universal Indicator
7. pH Scale
8. Everyday Substance pH
9. Acid and Base Strength
10. Acid-Base Theories
11. Hydrochloric Acid
12. Sulphuric Acid
13. Nitric Acid
14. Organic Acids
15. Sodium and Calcium Hydroxides
16. Common Salts
17. Baking and Washing Soda
18. Bleaching Powder
19. Plaster of Paris
20. Buffer Solutions
21. Water Hardness
22. Antacids
23. Acid Rain

Unit 12: Electrochemistry

1. Electrochemistry
2. Electrochemical Cells
3. Electrolytes and Non-Electrolytes
4. Electrolysis
5. Anode and Cathode
6. Electroplating
7. Galvanisation
8. Dry Cells and Batteries
9. Lead Storage Battery
10. Fuel Cells
11. Electrical Material Types

Unit 13: Corrosion and Metallurgy

1. Corrosion and Rusting
2. Corrosion Prevention
3. Corrosion-Resistant Metals
4. Galvanised Iron
5. Minerals and Ores
6. Important Ores and Metals
7. Metallurgy
8. Ore Dressing
9. Roasting and Calcination
10. Smelting
11. Flux and Slag
12. Metal Extraction
13. Alloying
14. Alloys
15. Iron and Steel
16. Stainless Steel
17. Aluminium
18. Copper
19. Zinc
20. Iron
21. Mercury
22. Silver and Gold
23. Sodium and Potassium
24. Calcium and Magnesium
25. Precious Metals
26. Industrial Minerals
27. Metal and Mineral Recycling

Unit 14: Organic Chemistry

1. Organic Chemistry
2. Hydrocarbons
3. Functional Groups
4. Alcohols and Phenols
5. Ethers
6. Aldehydes and Ketones
7. Carboxylic Acids
8. Esters
9. Amines
10. Benzene
11. Isomerism
12. Organic Compound Uses

Unit 15: Everyday Organic Chemistry

1. Fermentation
2. Methanol
3. Ethanol
4. Vinegar and Acetic Acid
5. Alcoholic Beverages
6. Bioethanol and Ethanol Blending
7. Organic Solvents
8. Perfumes
9. Flavouring Agents
10. Preservatives
11. Food Additives

Unit 16: Fuels and Petrochemicals

1. Fuels and Fossil Fuels
2. Coal and Coke
3. Petroleum and Natural Gas
4. Petroleum Fractions
5. Petroleum Refining
6. Fractional Distillation
7. Petrochemicals
8. Lubricants
9. Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene
10. Octane and Cetane Numbers
11. Biofuels
12. Ethanol Fuel
13. Hydrogen Fuel
14. Coal Gasification
15. Synthetic Fuels
16. Rocket Fuels
17. Explosives and Fireworks

Unit 17: Polymers and Plastics

1. Natural and Synthetic Polymers
2. Natural and Synthetic Fibres
3. Plastics
4. Plastic Identification Codes
5. Common Plastics
6. Thermoplastics and Thermosets
7. PVC and Bakelite
8. Nylon and Rayon
9. Polyester and Acrylic
10. Teflon
11. Kevlar
12. Rubber and Vulcanisation
13. Synthetic Rubber
14. Bioplastics
15. Microplastics
16. Plastic Recycling

Unit 18: Soaps and Detergents

1. Soaps and Detergents
2. Surfactants and Micelles
3. Surfactant Uses
4. Soap Cleansing Action
5. Hard Water and Soap
6. Synthetic Detergents

Unit 19: Non-Metals and Environment

1. Hydrogen
2. Hydrogen Isotopes
3. Oxygen and Air
4. Air Composition
5. Respiration
6. Water
7. Carbon
8. Carbon Allotropes
9. Activated Charcoal
10. Carbon Cycle
11. Photosynthesis
12. Sulphur
13. Phosphorus
14. Nitrogen
15. Nitrogen Cycle
16. Chlorine

Unit 20: Nuclear Chemistry

1. Radioactivity
2. Radioactive Elements
3. Nuclear Energy
4. Radioisotopes
5. Common Radioisotope Uses
6. Radiopharmaceuticals
7. Radiation Hazards
8. Radiation Types

Appendix: Chemistry Quick Revision

1. Chemists and Discoveries
2. Important Chemical Equations
3. SI Units and Conversions
4. Chemistry Nobel Prizes
5. Everyday Chemicals
6. Laboratory Chemicals
7. Industrial Chemical Processes