Course

Unit 1

Chemical bonding

Introduction to bonding, Classification of elements in the periodic table, Periodic properties, Types of bonds & factors affecting the bond formation, bond parameters, Polarity of bonds, semipolar bonds

Unit 2

Chemical equilibrium and Solutions

Solutions, types of solutions, solvation energy, lattice energy, Equivalent & molecular mass, mole concept, solubility & factors affecting solubility, Expression for concentration of solutions, polarity of solvents, Importance of dielectric constant of solvents, Solvents other than water, classification of solvents, Dilution factor, serial dilution, Solute–solvent interactions in solutions.

Equilibrium constant, Le-Chatelier principle, Acid & bases, strength of acid & bases, pH of aqueous solutions, Acid –base titrations, indicators in titrations, Solubility product & applications, ionic product, Condition for precipitation, Hydrolytic reactions & expression for hydrolytic constant.

Unit 3

Organic Chemistry

Introduction to functional groups, chemical & physical properties, Reaction intermediates in organic chemistry, Electronic effects in organic compounds, Aromaticity with examples, SN1 & SN2 mechanism, Nucleophilic addition & substitution reactions at carbonyl group, E1 & E2 reactions in alcohols, Heterocyclic compounds, Configuration & projection formula, Optical & geometrical isomerism, Tautomerism & its applications

Unit 4

Chemical kinetics and Electrochemistry

Rate of reaction, differential rate law expressions, Order & molecularity, rate constant, integrated equations (Ist,2nd & 3rd order), nth life of a reaction, Arrhenius equations, temperature dependence of rate constant, energy profile diagrams. Reaction intermediates, Different theories on reaction rate, Electrode potential, related problems, Nernst equation & its applications, emf of the cell, related problems, Redox reactions in cells, free energy change & standard emf of the cell, Redox titrations applications with two examples

Unit 5

Coordination Chemistry

Introduction to co-ordinations compounds,Crystal field theory,Colour & magnetic properties of complexes, Chelation & applications, biologically relevent co-ordination compounds

The main objective of the course is to make the students understand the basic theories, laws and mechanisms of the chemistry and further to make them prolific in extending this basic knowledge into the understanding and development of the biochemistry and related interdisciplinary fields.

After completing the course, students shall be able to

CO1. Understand the fundamental concepts of chemistry to predict the structure, properties and bonding of engineering materials

CO2. Understand the principle of electrochemistry/photochemistry and applications of various energy storage systems

CO3. Able to understand the crystals structure, defects and free electron theory

CO4. Be able to understand the mechanism and application of conductivity polymer is various electronic devices.

• Chemistry, Raymond Chang, McGraw-Hill; 10th Edition (2007).
• Organic chemistry Solomons & Fryhle, John Wiley (Wse); 8th Edition (2004).
• Physical Chemistry, Atkins & de Paula, Oxford; 9th Edition (2010)