ICSE Class 12 Syllabus for Chemistry

The ISC (Indian School Certificate) Class 12 Chemistry syllabus is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject, including theoretical concepts and practical applications. Here’s a detailed overview:

ISC Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus

Theory

  1. Solid State

    • Classification of solids based on different binding forces.
    • Unit cell, types of unit cells, and calculation of density of unit cell.
    • Packing efficiency, coordination number, and properties of solids.

  2. Solutions

    • Types of solutions, concentration terms (molarity, molarity, normality, etc.).
    • Colligative properties: boiling point elevation, freezing point depression, osmotic pressure.
    • Solubility and factors affecting solubility.

  3. Electrochemistry

    • Electrochemical cells, standard electrode potential.
    • Nernst equation and its applications.
    • Electrolytic cells and their applications, Faraday’s laws of electrolysis.

  4. Chemical Kinetics

    • Rate of reaction, factors affecting reaction rate.
    • Order of reaction, integrated rate laws, and half-life.
    • Arrhenius equation and its importance.

  5. Surface Chemistry

    • Adsorption, types of adsorption, adsorption isotherms.
    • Catalysis, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.
    • Colloids: preparation, properties, and applications.

  6. General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

    • Principles and methods of extraction of elements.
    • Thermodynamics in metallurgy, refining, and concentration of ores.

  7. p-Block Elements

    • Chemistry of group 15 elements: nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth.
    • Chemistry of group 16 elements: oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium, and polonium.
    • Chemistry of group 17 elements: halogens, their properties, and compounds.

  8. d- and f-Block Elements

    • Properties and uses of transition metals and inner transition metals.
    • Coordination compounds: nomenclature, bonding, and isomerism.

  9. Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles and Techniques

    • Nomenclature, isomerism, and reaction mechanisms.
    • Classification and properties of organic compounds.

  10. Hydrocarbons

    • Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and their reactions.
    • Aromatic hydrocarbons and their properties.

  11. Environmental Chemistry

    • Pollution, types of pollutants, and their effects.
    • Green chemistry principles and sustainable practices.

Practical

  1. Qualitative Analysis

    • Identification of anions and cations in a given sample.
    • Separation and detection techniques.

  2. Quantitative Analysis

    • Titration methods: acid-base, redox, and precipitation titrations.
    • Preparation and standardization of solutions.

  3. Organic Preparation

    • Synthesis of organic compounds.
    • Purification and characterization of organic compounds.

  4. Laboratory Techniques

    • Techniques for separation and purification of organic compounds.
    • Use of standard laboratory equipment and safety measures.

This syllabus provides a foundation for understanding the principles and applications of chemistry at the ISC Class 12 level, preparing students for higher education and practical applications in the field.

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