Complete Chemistry
Masterclass Series
Step-by-step video lectures covering Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry. Complete NCERT chapter breakdowns, IUPAC nomenclature, reaction mechanisms, numerical problem solving, and 10-year solved board PYQs.
Chemistry Course Features
Available Chemistry Lectures (27)
Matter in Our Surroundings
Master particulate nature of matter, states of matter (Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma, BEC), kinetic energy of particles, interconversion of states, and latent heat of fusion & vaporisation.
Temperature Conversion: K = °C + 273.15
Is Matter Around Us Pure?
Comprehensive guide to pure substances vs mixtures, elements vs compounds, homogeneous vs heterogeneous solutions, Tyndall effect in colloids, and separation techniques.
Mass % of Solution = (Mass of Solute / Mass of Solution) × 100
Atoms and Molecules
Detailed study of Laws of Chemical Combination (Conservation of Mass, Definite Proportions), Dalton's Atomic Theory, atomic mass unit (u), chemical formulae writing, and mole concept basics.
Number of Moles (n) = Given Mass (m) / Molar Mass (M)
Structure of the Atom
Discovery of subatomic particles (Electrons, Protons, Neutrons), Thomson's plum pudding model, Rutherford's α-particle scattering experiment, Bohr's model, and isotopes/isobars.
Max electrons in n-th shell = 2n²
Chemical Reactions and Equations
Complete masterclass on balancing chemical equations, indicators of chemical change, combination, decomposition, displacement, double displacement, redox reactions, corrosion, and rancidity.
Fe(s) + CuSO₄(aq) → FeSO₄(aq) + Cu(s) [Displacement]
Acids, Bases and Salts
Chemical properties of acids and bases, pH scale in daily life, preparation, properties and uses of Caustic Soda, Bleaching Powder, Baking Soda, Washing Soda, and Plaster of Paris.
Acid + Metal → Salt + H₂ Gas (Pop Test)
Metals and Non-Metals
Physical & chemical properties of metals, reactivity series, ionic bonding mechanisms, metallurgy (roasting & calcination), and electrolytic refining of copper.
Thermite Reaction: Fe₂O₃(s) + 2Al(s) → 2Fe(l) + Al₂O₃(s) + Heat
Carbon and Its Compounds
Tetravalency & catenation of carbon, IUPAC nomenclature of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, functional groups, esterification, saponification, and micelle formation in soaps.
General Formulae: Alkanes (CₙH₂ₙ₊₂), Alkenes (CₙH₂ₙ), Alkynes (CₙH₂ₙ₋₂)
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Deep dive into Mole Concept, Stoichiometry, Limiting Reagent, Empirical & Molecular Formula calculations, Molarity, Molality, Normality and Mole Fraction.
Molarity (M) = Moles of Solute / Volume of Solution in Litres
Structure of Atom
Complete quantum mechanical model of atom, Planck's Quantum Theory, Photoelectric Effect, Bohr's Atomic Model, de Broglie relation, Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle & Quantum Numbers.
de Broglie Wavelength: λ = h / (m v)
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Modern Periodic Table structure, s, p, d, f blocks, periodic trends in Atomic/Ionic Radii, Ionisation Enthalpy, Electron Gain Enthalpy, and Electronegativity (Pauling Scale).
Isoelectronic Series: N³⁻ > O²⁻ > F⁻ > Na⁺ > Mg²⁺ > Al³⁺ (Size Order)
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Kossel-Lewis approach, Octet Rule, Lewis Structures, VSEPR Theory, Valence Bond Theory (VBT), Hybridisation (sp, sp², sp³, sp³d, sp³d²), Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT) & Hydrogen Bonding.
Bond Order = ½ (N_b - N_a)
Thermodynamics
System & Surroundings, State Functions, First Law of Thermodynamics (ΔU = q + w), Enthalpy (ΔH), Hess's Law of Constant Heat Summation, Entropy (S), Gibbs Free Energy (ΔG) & Spontaneity.
ΔH = ΔU + Δn_g R T
Equilibrium
Physical & Chemical Equilibrium, Law of Mass Action, K_p & K_c relationship, Le Chatelier's Principle, Ionic Equilibrium, Acids/Bases (Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, Lewis), pH, Buffer Solutions & Solubility Product (K_sp).
K_p = K_c (R T)^(Δn_g)
Redox Reactions
Classical & electron-transfer concepts of oxidation/reduction, rules for assigning Oxidation Number, balancing redox equations (Ion-Electron Method & Oxidation Number Method), and Electrochemical Cells.
Oxidation = Increase in Oxidation Number | Reduction = Decrease in Oxidation Number
Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques
Fundamental organic concepts: Hybridisation in carbon, IUPAC nomenclature, Structural & Stereoisomerism, Inductive, Electromeric, Resonance & Hyperconjugation effects, Carbocations, Carbanions & Free Radicals.
Carbocation Stability Order: 3° > 2° > 1° > CH₃⁺ (Stabilised by Hyperconjugation & +I effect)
Hydrocarbons
Alkanes (Conformations: Sawhorse & Newman), Alkenes (Geometrical Isomerism, Markovnikov's Rule, Ozonolysis), Alkynes (Acidic Nature), and Aromatic Hydrocarbons (Benzene Structure & Electrophilic Substitution).
Wurtz Reaction: 2R-X + 2Na --Dry Ether--> R-R + 2NaX
Solutions
Types of Solutions, Henry's Law, Raoult's Law (Ideal & Non-Ideal Solutions), Positive/Negative Deviations, Azeotropes, Colligative Properties (Relative Lowering of Vapor Pressure, Elevation of Boiling Point, Depression of Freezing Point, Osmotic Pressure) and van 't Hoff factor (i).
Raoult's Law: P_total = P°_A χ_A + P°_B χ_B
Electrochemistry
Galvanic Cells, Standard Hydrogen Electrode (SHE), Nernst Equation, Conductance (κ, Λ_m), Kohlrausch Law & Applications, Faraday's Laws of Electrolysis, Commercial Batteries (Lead Storage, Fuel Cell) & Corrosion.
Nernst Equation: E_cell = E°_cell - (0.0591 / n) log Q at 298 K
Chemical Kinetics
Rate of Reaction, Rate Law & Specific Rate Constant, Order vs Molecularity, Integrated Rate Equations for Zero and First Order Reactions, Half-Life (t_½), Arrhenius Equation & Activation Energy (E_a).
First Order Integrated Rate Law: k = (2.303 / t) log ([A]₀ / [A])
The d- and f-Block Elements
General trends in 3d transition metals: Variable Oxidation States, Magnetic Properties (Spin-only formula μ = √(n(n+2))), Catalytic Properties, Colored Ions, Formation of Interstitial Compounds & Alloys, Lanthanide Contraction & Actinides.
Magnetic Moment: μ = √(n(n+2)) Bohr Magnetons (BM)
Coordination Compounds
Werner's Coordination Theory, IUPAC Nomenclature of Coordination Complexes, Isomerism (Structural & Stereoisomerism), Valence Bond Theory (VBT: Inner vs Outer Orbital Complexes), Crystal Field Theory (CFT: Octahedral & Tetrahedral Splitting Δ_o, Δ_t) and Spectrochemical Series.
Octahedral CFT Splitting: Δ_o (e_g energy raised by +0.6 Δ_o, t₂g lowered by -0.4 Δ_o)
Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Nomenclature, Methods of Preparation (from Alcohols, Free Radical Halogenation, Finkelstein & Swarts Reactions), Nucleophilic Substitution Mechanisms (SN1 vs SN2: Kinetics, Stereochemistry, Inversion vs Racemisation), Elimination Reactions (Saytzeff Rule), and Polyhalogen Compounds.
SN2 Rate = k [R-X] [Nu⁻] | Order of reactivity: 1° > 2° > 3°
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Preparation of Alcohols (Acid-catalysed Hydration, Hydroboration-Oxidation, Reduction of Carbonyls), Acidic Strength of Alcohols vs Phenols, Lucas Test, Reimer-Tiemann Reaction, Kolbe's Reaction, Williamson Ether Synthesis & Cleavage of Ethers with HI.
Hydroboration-Oxidation: CH₃-CH=CH₂ --(i) B₂H₆ (ii) H₂O₂/OH⁻--> CH₃-CH₂-CH₂-OH
Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Highest-yield organic chapter covering Rosenmund Reduction, Stephen Reaction, Etard Reaction, Friedel-Crafts Acylation, Nucleophilic Addition (HCN, NaHSO₃, Grignard, Ammonia Derivatives), Aldol Condensation, Cannizzaro Reaction, Tollen's Test, Fehling's Test & HVZ Reaction.
Aldol Condensation: 2CH₃CHO --Dil. NaOH--> CH₃-CH(OH)-CH₂-CHO --Heat--> CH₃-CH=CH-CHO
Amines
Classification of Amines, Preparation (Hoffmann Bromamide Degradation, Gabriel Phthalimide Synthesis, Reduction of Nitriles/Nitro), Basic Strength of Amines (Gas phase vs Aqueous phase), Carbylamine Test, Hinsberg Test & Diazonium Salts.
Hoffmann Bromamide: R-CONH₂ + Br₂ + 4NaOH → R-NH₂ + Na₂CO₃ + 2NaBr + 2H₂O
Biomolecules
Carbohydrates (Monosaccharides Glucose/Fructose structure & reactions, Reducing vs Non-reducing sugars), Amino Acids (Zwitterion), Proteins (Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary structure, Denaturation), Nucleic Acids (DNA & RNA structure, Double Helix) & Vitamins.
Glucose Reaction with HI/Δ → n-Hexane (Proves straight 6-carbon chain)