Foundation Chemistry: Some Basic Concepts & Atomic Structure

Duration

Total Periods: 26 (each 30 minutes)

Total Time: ~13 hours of teaching + practice sessions

Classes Structure

• Class 1–12: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
• Class 13–26: Atomic Structure

Each class includes:

• Concept explanation (15 min)
• Worked examples (10 min)
• Quick practice/Q&A (5 min)

Topics Covered

Chapter 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

• Contribution of India to chemistry & role in daily life
• States of matter & classification (elements, compounds, mixtures)
• Scientific notation, significant figures, precision vs accuracy
• SI base units & conversions
• Laws of chemical combination
• Atomic, molecular, and formula masses
• Mole concept & molar mass
• Mass percent calculations
• Empirical & molecular formula determination
• Stoichiometric calculations

Chapter 2: Atomic Structure

• Discovery of electron, proton, neutron
• Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr atomic models
• Quantum mechanical model of atom
• Electromagnetic radiation & Planck’s quantum theory
• Photoelectric effect & atomic spectra
• de Broglie relation & Heisenberg uncertainty principle
• Atomic orbitals & quantum numbers
• Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, Hund’s rule
• Writing electronic configurations of atoms

Benefits

• Builds strong fundamentals in physical chemistry, essential for NEET and JEE exams.
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• Enhances problem-solving skills with numerical practice (stoichiometry, mole concept, atomic models).
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• Provides clarity on conceptual topics like quantum mechanics, laws of chemical combination, and electron configuration
• Improves accuracy and speed in solving exam-level questions.
• Connects theory with real-life applications to make learning engaging.

Out come

By the end of this course, students will:

Master basic and advanced concepts of chemistry.

Be able to solve NEET/JEE-level numerical problems confidently. Develop a conceptual roadmap for higher-level physical chemistry.

Course Outline: Foundation Chemistry (Unit 1 + Unit 2)

 Benefits

• Builds strong fundamentals in physical chemistry.
• Covers high‑weightage topics for NEET & JEE exams.
• Strengthens numerical problem‑solving (mole concept, stoichiometry, atomic models).Clarifies conceptual areas (quantum mechanics, laws of combination, electron configuration).
• Improves accuracy, speed, and confidence in exam conditions.

Duration

• Total Periods: 26 (each 30 minutes)
• Total Time: ~13 hours teaching + practice sessions

 Class Structure

• Class 1–12: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
• Class 13–26: Atomic Structure
• Each class includes:
• Concept explanation (15 min)
• Worked examples (10 min)
• Quick practice/Q&A (5 min)

Topics Covered

 Chapter 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry

• Contribution of India to chemistry & role in life
• States of matter & classification (elements, compounds, mixtures)Scientific notation, significant figures, precision vs accuracy
• SI base units & conversions
• Laws of chemical combination
• Atomic, molecular, and formula masses
• Mole concept & molar mass
• Mass percent calculations
• Empirical & molecular formula determination
• Stoichiometric calculations

 Chapter 2: Atomic Structure

• Discovery of electron, proton, neutron
• Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr atomic models
• Quantum mechanical model of atom
• Electromagnetic radiation & Planck’s quantum theory
• Photoelectric effect & atomic spectra
• de Broglie relation & Heisenberg uncertainty principle
• Atomic orbitals & quantum numbers
• Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, Hund’s rule
• Writing electronic configurations of atoms

Weekly Timetable (26 Classes, 30 min each)

Week 1: Foundations of Chemistry

Class 1: Contribution of India to chemistry & role in life

Class 2: States of matter & classification (elements, compounds, mixtures)

Class 3: Scientific notation & significant figures

Class 4: Precision vs accuracy

Week 2: Measurement & Laws

Class 5: SI base units & conversions

Class 6: Laws of chemical combination (Conservation, Definite proportions)

Class 7: Laws of chemical combination (Multiple proportions, Gay‑Lussac, Avogadro)

Class 8: Atomic, molecular & formula masses

Week 3: Mole Concept & Stoichiometry

Class 9: Mole concept & molar mass

Class 10: Mass percent calculations

Class 11: Empirical & molecular formula determination

Class 12: Stoichiometric calculations (limiting reagent, yield problems)

Week 4: Discovery of Atom

Class 13: Discovery of electron, proton, neutron

Class 14: Thomson’s atomic model

Class 15: Rutherford’s atomic model

Class 16: Bohr’s atomic model

Week 5: Quantum Theory

Class 17: Quantum mechanical model of atom

Class 18: Electromagnetic radiation & Planck’s quantum theory

Class 19: Photoelectric effect & atomic spectra

Class 20: de Broglie relation & Heisenberg uncertainty principle

Week 6: Orbitals & Configurations

Class 21: Atomic orbitals & quantum numbers

Class 22: Aufbau principle

Class 23: Pauli exclusion principle

Class 24: Hund’s rule of maximum multiplicity

Class 25: Writing electronic configurations of atoms (examples)

Class 26: Revision & practice test (mixed NEET/JEE problems)

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