Class 11 Chemistry NCERT Notes & Important Questions
Chapter-wise Notes
Chapter: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Notes:
- Atomic and molecular masses, mole concept, stoichiometry, concentration terms.
Important Questions:
- What is stoichiometry? Explain with examples.
- Calculate the molarity of a solution containing 10g of NaOH in 500ml of solution.
Chapter: Structure of Atom
Notes:
- Bohr's model, quantum mechanical model, orbitals, atomic spectra.
Important Questions:
- Explain Bohr's model of the atom.
- What are quantum numbers? Describe their significance.
Chapter: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Notes:
- Modern periodic law, periodic trends, ionization energy, electronegativity.
Important Questions:
- Explain the trends in ionization energy across a period.
- What is the modern periodic law? How does it differ from Mendeleev's periodic law?
Chapter: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Notes:
- Types of bonds, VSEPR theory, hybridization, molecular orbital theory.
Important Questions:
- What is VSEPR theory? Explain with examples.
- Define hybridization. What is the hybridization in SF6?
Chapter: States of Matter
Notes:
- Gaseous state, kinetic molecular theory, real gases, liquid state.
Important Questions:
- State and explain Boyle's law.
- What is the difference between an ideal gas and a real gas?
Chapter: Thermodynamics
Notes:
- First law, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, spontaneity.
Important Questions:
- State and explain the first law of thermodynamics.
- What is entropy? Discuss its significance.
Chapter: Equilibrium
Notes:
- Law of mass action, equilibrium constant, Le Chatelier's principle, acids and bases.
Important Questions:
- What is Le Chatelier's principle? Explain with an example.
- Define pH and its importance in chemical equilibrium.
Chapter: Redox Reactions
Notes:
- Oxidation, reduction, balancing redox reactions, electrochemical series.
Important Questions:
- What is oxidation and reduction? Give an example of a redox reaction.
- How do you balance redox reactions using the ion-electron method?
Chapter: Hydrogen
Notes:
- Properties of hydrogen, hydrides, water, hydrogen peroxide.
Important Questions:
- Discuss the structure and properties of hydrogen peroxide.
- What are hydrides? Give examples.
Chapter: The s-Block Elements
Notes:
- Alkali and alkaline earth metals, properties, uses.
Important Questions:
- Write a short note on the properties of alkali metals.
- What are the uses of alkaline earth metals?
Chapter: The p-Block Elements
Notes:
- Group 13 and 14 elements, properties, trends.
Important Questions:
- Discuss the trends in the properties of group 13 elements.
- What are the properties of boron? Describe its uses.
Chapter: Organic Chemistry Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Notes:
- Classification, IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, purification techniques.
Important Questions:
- What is IUPAC nomenclature? Provide examples.
- Explain different types of isomerism with examples.