IISER Aptitude Test: Chemistry

IISER Aptitude Test: Chemistry

Syllabus

• The chemistry section of the IISER Aptitude Test covers topics from class 11 and 12 of the CBSE curriculum.
• The syllabus is divided into two parts: Physical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.

Physical Chemistry

• Atomic Structure:
  • Atomic models (Rutherford, Bohr, Quantum Mechanical)
  • Electronic configuration and spin
  • Atomic spectra
• Chemical Bonding:
  • Types of bonds (ionic, covalent, metallic)
  • Bonding theories (electronic, valence bond, molecular orbital)
  • Bond parameters (bond length, bond angle, bond energy)
• Thermodynamics:
  • Laws of thermodynamics (Zeroth, First, Second, Third)
  • Thermodynamic systems and processes
  • Thermodynamic properties (internal energy, entropy, free energy)
• Chemical Kinetics:
  • Rate of reaction and rate constant
  • Factors affecting reaction rate (concentration, temperature, catalyst)
  • Reaction mechanisms and kinetics

Organic Chemistry

• Hydrocarbons:
  • Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and arenes
  • Nomenclature and isomerism
  • Physical and chemical properties
• Functional Groups:
  • Halogen, hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amino groups
  • Nomenclature and reactions
• Organic Reaction Mechanisms:
  • Substitution, elimination, and addition reactions
  • Electrophilic and nucleophilic reactions
• Biomolecules:
  • Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids
  • Structure, function, and reactions

Important Concepts

• Acid-base chemistry
• Redox reactions
• Electrochemistry
• Coordination compounds

Question Types

• Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
• Short-answer questions (SAQs)
• Long-answer questions (LAQs)
• Passage-based questions

IISER Aptitude Test: Chemistry Syllabus

Physical Chemistry

• Atomic Structure:
• Rutherford, Bohr, and Quantum Mechanical atomic models are covered
• Electronic configuration, spin, and atomic spectra are important topics
• Chemical Bonding:
• Types of bonds: ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds
• Bonding theories: electronic, valence bond, and molecular orbital theories
• Bond parameters: bond length, bond angle, and bond energy are crucial
• Thermodynamics:
• Laws of thermodynamics: Zeroth, First, Second, and Third laws
• Thermodynamic systems and processes are important topics
• Thermodynamic properties: internal energy, entropy, and free energy are key concepts
• Chemical Kinetics:
• Rate of reaction and rate constant are important
• Factors affecting reaction rate: concentration, temperature, and catalyst
• Reaction mechanisms and kinetics are covered

Organic Chemistry

• Hydrocarbons:
• Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and arenes are covered
• Nomenclature and isomerism are important topics
• Physical and chemical properties are discussed
• Functional Groups:
• Halogen, hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amino groups are covered
• Nomenclature and reactions of functional groups are important
• Organic Reaction Mechanisms:
• Substitution, elimination, and addition reactions are covered
• Electrophilic and nucleophilic reactions are important
• Biomolecules:
• Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are covered
• Structure, function, and reactions of biomolecules are key concepts

Important Concepts

• Acid-base chemistry is an important topic
• Redox reactions are covered
• Electrochemistry is an essential concept
• Coordination compounds are an important topic

Question Types

• Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are included
• Short-answer questions (SAQs) are part of the exam
• Long-answer questions (LAQs) are included
• Passage-based questions are also part of the exam