B.SC CHEMISTRY - HONS FET 2019-Ok (New)
B.SC CHEMISTRY - HONS FET 2019-Ok (New)
B.SC CHEMISTRY - HONS FET 2019-Ok (New)
Department of Chemistry
Maharishi Markandeshwar
(Deemed To Be University)
Mullana (Ambala) Haryana
INDIA-133207
SCHEME FOR B.Sc. [2019 onwards]
(Honours with Chemistry)
Department of Chemistry
MAHARISHI MARKANDESHWAR
(Deemed to be University)
Mullana,Ambala, Haryana
INDIA-133207
SUMMARY
(SEMESTER SYSTEM)
SUBJECT CODES
SUBJECT CODE USED
1. Chemistry BCHE
2. Mathematics BMAT
3.English Communication BHUM
4. Environmental Science BEVS
5. Computer Science BCAP
B.Sc. (Honours with Chemistry)
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM- 201 9 onwards
I. FIRST SEMESTER
L T P Continuous evaluation 40
4 0 0 End semester exam 60
Total marks 100
Credits 4.0
Course Objectives: The main objective of this paper is to provides an overview of fundamental topics
in inorganic chemistry including atomic structure, periodicity of elements, chemical bonding and
oxidation reduction.
Covalent bond: Lewis structure, Valence Bond theory (Heitler-London approach). Energetics of
hybridization, equivalent and non-equivalent hybrid orbitals. Bent’s rule, Resonance and resonance
energy, Molecular orbital theory. Molecular orbital diagrams of diatomic and simple polyatomic
molecules N2, O2, C2, B2, F2, CO, NO, and their ions; HCl, BeF2, CO2, (idea of s-p mixing and orbital
interaction to be given). Formal charge, Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory (VSEPR), shapes
of simple molecules and ions containing lone pairs and bond pairs of electrons, multiple bonding (σ and
π bond approach) and bond
lengths.Covalentcharacterinioniccompounds,polarizingpowerandpolarizability.Fajan’srulesand
consequences of polarization. Ionic character in covalent compounds: Bond moment and dipole
moment. Percentage ionic character from dipole moment and electronegativity difference.
Weak Chemical Forces: van der Waals forces, ion-dipole forces, dipole-dipole interactions,
induced dipole interactions, Instantaneous dipole-induced dipole interactions. Repulsive forces,
Hydrogen bonding (theories of hydrogen bonding, valence bond treatment) Effects of chemical
force, melting and boiling points, solubility energetics of dissolution process.
Oxidation-Reduction
Redox equations, Standard Electrode Potential and its application to inorganic reactions, Principles
involved in volumetric analysis to be carried out in class.
Course Outcomes: After successful completion of the course, the students will be able to illustrate the
explanation of atomic structure, evaluate the periodic properties of elements and estimate types of
chemical bonding.
Instructions for paper setter: The Question paper is divided in to two sections A and B, both
compulsory. Section A comprises of 12 questions (3 from each unit) of one mark each. Section B
comprises of 4 questions (1 from each unit with two alternatives) of 12 marks each.
Text/Reference Books:
a. Lee, J.D. Concise Inorganic Chemistry ELBS,1991.
b. Douglas, B.E. and McDaniel, D.H. Concepts & Models of InorganicChemistry
Oxford, 1970
c. Atkins, P.W. & Paula, J. Physical Chemistry, 10th Ed., Oxford University Press,2014.
d. Day,M.C.andSelbin,J.TheoreticalInorganicChemistry,ACSPublications,1962.
e. Rodger, G.E. Inorganic and Solid State Chemistry, Cengage Learning India
B. Sc. (1st Sem) Honours with Chemistry
BCHE-503 (Inorganic Chemistry Practical -I)
L T P Continuous evaluation 30
0 0 4 End semester exam 20
Total marks 50
Credits 2.0
Course Objectives: The main objective of this practical is to provide an overview of various types of
inorganic titrations describing difference between an end point and the equivalence point.
Introductory Labs
(i) Calibration and use of apparatus
(ii) Preparation of solutions of different Molarity/Normality of titrants
(iii) Checking the calibration of the thermometer
Course Outcomes: On successful completion of the course students will be able to develop expertise relevant
to the inorganic titrations.
Text/Reference Books:
1. Mendham,J.,A.I.Vogel’sQuantitativeChemicalAnalysis6 thEd.,Pearson,2009
B. Sc. (1st Sem) Honours with Chemistry
BCHE-504 (Physical Chemistry-I)
L T P Continuous evaluation 60
4 0 0 End semester exam 40
Total marks 100
Credits 4.0
Course Objectives: The main objective of this paper is to provide an overview of fundamental topics in
inorganic chemistry including various states of matter in terms of solid, liquid, gaseous, allotropism, and
performs calculations with gas laws.
Maxwell distribution and its use in evaluating molecular velocities (average, root mean square and most
probable) and average kinetic energy, law of equipartition of energy, degrees of freedom and molecular
basis of heat capacities.
Behaviour of real gases: Deviations from ideal gas behaviour, compressibility factor, Z, and its variation
with pressure for different gases. Causes of deviation from ideal behaviour. Vander Waals equation of
state, its derivation and application in explaining real gas behaviour, mention of other equations of state
(Berthelot, Dietrici); virial equation of state; van der Waals equation expressed in virial form and
calculation of Boyle temperature. Isotherms of real gases and their comparison with van der Waals
isotherms, continuity of states, critical state, relation between critical constants and van der Waals
constants, law of corresponding states.
Solubility and solubility product of sparingly soluble salts–applications of solubility product principle.
Qualitative treatment of acid – base titration curves (calculation of pH at various stages).Theory of acid–
base indicators; selection of indicators and their limitations. Multistage equilibria in polyelectrolyte
systems; hydrolysis and hydrolysis constants.
Course Outcomes: On satisfying the requirements of this paper, students will learn the difference between
solid, liquid and gases and will understand that states of matter change by adding or removing energy.
Instructions for paper setter: The Question paper is divided in to two sections A and B, both compulsory.
Section A comprises of 12 questions (3 from each unit) of one mark each. Section B comprises of 4 questions (1
from each unit with two alternatives) of 12 marks each.
Text/Reference Books:
Atkins,P.W.&Paula,J.deAtkin’sPhysicalChemistry10thEd.,OxfordUniversity
Press (2014).
Ball, D. W. Physical Chemistry Thomson Press, India(2007).
Castellan, G. W. Physical Chemistry 4th Ed. Narosa(2004).
Mortimer, R. G. Physical Chemistry 3rd Ed. Elsevier: NOIDA, UP(2009).
Engel, T. & Reid, P. Physical Chemistry 3rd Ed. Pearson(2013).
B. Sc. (1st Sem) Honours with Chemistry
BCHE-505 (Physical Chemistry Practical -I)
L T P Continuous evaluation 30
0 0 4 End semester exam 20
Total marks 50
Credits 2.0
Course Objectives: The objective of this practical course is to verify some important principles in physical
chemistry and to determine various physical properties.
Practicals
4. pH metry
a. Study the effect on pH of addition of HCl/NaOH to solutions of acetic
acid, sodium acetate and their mixtures.
b. Preparation of buffer solutions of different pH
i. Sodium acetate-acetic acid
ii. Ammonium chloride-ammonium hydroxide
c. pH metric titration of (i)strong acid vs strong base,(ii)weak acid vs.strongbase.
d. Determination of dissociation constant of a weak acid.
Course Outcomes: On completion of the practical course, students will develop skills to handle the basic
scientific instruments.