KCET 2025 Chemistry Syllabus - Chapter-Wise Topics, Weightage

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements with Reason, s/p/d/f block elements, periods, Account of Groups, X-ray spectra of Elements (based on Henry Moseley’s observations), Mendeleev Periodic Law, Significance of Classification

• X-Ray Spectra of Elements
• Mendeleev Periodic Law

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

Reactions in Solutions, Mole and Molar Mass, Avogadro Constant, Atomic and Molecular Masses, Dalton’s Atomic Theory, Laws of Chemical Combination, Properties of Matter and their Measurements, General Introduction

• Mole and Molar Mass
• Avogadro Constant
• Properties of Matter and their Measurements

Redox Reactions

Types of Redox Reactions, Oxidant/Oxidising Agent, Reduction, Oxidation, Oxidation Number, Redox Reactions, Concept of Oxidation and Reduction

• Redox Reactions
• Oxidation
• Oxidation Number

Thermodynamics

Spontaneous and Non-Spontaneous Reaction, Enthalpy of a Reaction, Thermochemical Equations (examples), Specific Heat, Heat Capacity, Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions, Work and Heat, Internal Energy - as a State Function, Surroundings, Thermodynamic Terms

• Heat Capacity
• Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
• Thermochemical Equations

s-Block Elements

Biological Importance of Sodium (Na) and Potassium (K), Preparation and Properties of Some Compounds, Anamolous Properties of Lithium, Atomic and Ionic Radii, Hydration Enthalpy, Trends in Ionization Enthalpy, Occurrence, Group I and II - Elements Electronic Configuration

• Anomalous Properties of Lithium, Atomic, and Ionic Radii
• Group I and II - Elements Electronic Configuration

Hydrogen

Dihydrogen as a Fuel - Meaning of Hydrogen Economy, Hydrides - Classification, Dinitrogen, Chemical Properties, Physical Properties, Dioxygen, Reaction with Halogens, Position of Hydrogen in Periodic Table

• Reaction with Halogens
• Position of Hydrogen in Periodic Table
• Chemical Properties

Environmental Chemistry

Green Chemistry in Day-to-Day Life, Introduction to Green Chemistry, Strategies to Control Environmental Pollution, Soil Pollution, Water Pollution, Stratospheric Pollution, Air Pollution or Troposphere Pollution, Environmental Pollution

• Strategies to Control Environmental Pollution
• Air Pollution or Troposphere Pollution

p-Block Elements

Allotropic Forms, Catenation, Carbon - Reason and Anamolous Behaviour, Group - 14 Elements, Group - 13 Elements, Anomalous Behaviour of First Member of Each Group, Inert Pair Effect, Oxidation States, General Introduction to p-Block Elements (Electronic Configuration)

• Anomalous Behaviour of the First Member of Each Group
• Inert Pair Effect
• General Introduction to p-Block Elements
• Group - 14 Elements

Solutions

Abnormal Molar Mass, Numerical Problems to Determine Molar Mass (with the help of Colligative Properties), Raoult’s Law, Solution of a Solid in a Liquid, Solution of a Liquid in a Liquid, Types of Solutions

• Raoult’s Law
• Solution of a Liquid in a Liquid

Solid State

Electrical Properties, Point-Defects Types, Close Packing 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Lattices, Coordination Number, Unit Cell, Crystal Lattice, Lattice Points Definition, Classification Crystalline Solids, General Characteristics of Solids - Amorphous and Crystalline Solids

• Close Packing 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Lattices
• General Characteristics of Solids - Amorphous and Crystalline Solids

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Refining - Principles and Examples each for Distillation, Extraction of Different Metals, Roasting and Calcination, Leaching of Alumina from Bauxite, Froth Floatation, Magnetic Separation, Hydraulic Washing, Principles and Methods of Extraction - Concentration of Ores

• Leaching of Alumina from Bauxite
• Froth Floatation
• Principles and Methods of Extraction - Concentration of Ores

Surface Chemistry

Properties of Colloids - Brownian Movement & Tyndall Effect, Classification of Colloids, Catalysis - Homogenous and Heterogenous Catalysis, Physisorption and Chemisorption, Difference Between Absorption and Adsorption, Adsorption - Adsorbent, Adsorbate (Examples)

• Brownian Movement & Tyndall Effect
• Difference Between Absorption and Adsorption

Haloalkenes and Haloarenes

Reaction with Metals, Electrophilic Substitution Reactions for Chlorobenzenes, Haloarenes, Elimination Reaction (β - Elimination), Optical Isomerism, Neclueophilic Substitution Reactions, Reactions of Haloalkanes, Physical Properties, Preparation from Alcohols, Classification Based on Hybridisation of Carbon

• Reactions of Haloalkanes
• Optical Isomerism
• Electrophilic Substitution Reactions for Chlorobenzenes
• Classification Based on the Hybridisation of Carbon

Coordination Compounds

Importance of Coordination compounds, Stereoisomerism, Isomerism, Compare Weak Field Ligand, Spectrochemical Series, Crytal Field Theory (CFT), Werner’s Theory, Coordination Number, Central of Metal Ion, Coordination Entity, Difference Between Double Salt and Coordination, General Introduction to Salts

• Crystal Field Theory
• Werner’s Theory,
• Difference Between Double Salt and Coordination
• Stereoisomerism

Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen

Retention of Diazo Group, Diazonium Salts, Physical and Chemical Properties, Reduction of Nitrile and Amide, Methods of Preparation - Reduction of Nitrobenzene, Amines - Classification and Structure of Amines

• Physical and Chemical Properties
• Reduction of Nitrobenzene

Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

Reactions of Phenol, Esterification, and Acylation of Phenols/Alcohols, Physical, and Chemical Properties of Primary Alcohols, Preparation of Phenol, Preparation of Alcohols, Classification - All Types of Alcohols and Phenols

• Physical and Chemical Properties of Primary Alcohols
• All Types of Alcohols and Phenols

Polymers

Non-Biodegradable Polymers, Rubber, Name of Monomer/s and Partial Structure for the Polymers, Methods of Polymerization, Classification - Structure, Source and Types of Polymerization, Macromolecule, Polymerization, Monomer, Polymer

• Monomer
• Macromolecule
• Name of Monomer/s and Partial Structure for the Polymers

Biomolecules

Nucleic Acids, Vitamins, Hormones, Classification of ɑ - Amino Acids, Proteins, Polysaccharides, Disaccharide, Glucose, Carbohydrates - Classification based on Hydrolysis

• Carbohydrates
• Nucleic Acids

Chemistry in Everyday Life

Process of Saponification and Equation, Cleansing Agents - Soaps, Chemicals in Food - Artificial Sweetening Agents, Preservatives, Chemicals in Medicine - Chemotherapy, Drugs, Different Classes of Drugs - Antacids etc

• Chemicals in Food - Artificial Sweetening Agents
• Chemotherapy
• Drugs

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

08

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

08

Redox Reactions

04

Thermodynamics

04

s-Block Elements

06

Hydrogen

03

Environmental Chemistry

02

p-Block Elements

07

Solutions

07

Solid State

07

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

04

Surface Chemistry

06

Haloalkenes and Haloarenes

06

Coordination Compounds

06

Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen

05

Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers

07

Polymers

05

Biomolecules

06

Chemistry in Everyday Life

04

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