CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Syllabus 2022-23 – Check Now

By Team VSI Last modified on February 6th, 2023 Class 11th 0

CBSE has released the updated Class 11th Chemistry syllabus for the 2022-23 sessions on its website. Class 11th students who have chemistry subjects are advised to check the complete syllabus and plan their studies accordingly. 

The Chemistry syllabus 2022-23 for class 11th will include the structure of atoms, chemical bonds, classification of the elements,  and many more interested and valuable topics. 

So, in this article, you can check the updated Class 11th Chemistry syllabus 2022-23 and also download its pdf. 

CBSE Class 11th Chemistry Syllabus Objective

If you are interested in finding the core structure of any element or substance around you then you should opt for the chemistry subject in class XI. This is one of the compulsory subjects of the Science stream. The new updated  syllabus of CBSE class XI the Chemistry allows students to

  1. Get acquainted with the newly developed areas like industrial chemistry, biomolecules,   synthetic materials, natural resources,
  2. Students also get familiar with units of physical quantities floated by scientific bodies like IUPAC and CGPM New formulations and nomenclature of elements and compounds, and symbols. 

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Class 11th Chemistry Syllabus 2022-23

Check the complete syllabus for CBSE Class 11th chemistry subject from the following sections:

Unit I: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
General Introduction: Importance and scope of Chemistry. Nature of matter, laws of chemical combination, Dalton’s atomic theory: concept of elements, atoms and molecules. Atomic and molecular masses, mole concept and molar mass, percentage composition, empirical and molecular formula, chemical reactions, stoichiometry and calculations based on stoichiometry.
Unit II: Structure of Atom
Discovery of Electron, Proton and Neutron, atomic number, isotopes and isobars. Thomson’s model and its limitations. Rutherford’s model and its limitations, Bohr’s model and its limitations, concept of shells and subshells, dual nature of matter and light, de Broglie’s relationship, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, concept of orbitals, quantum numbers, shapes of s, p and d orbitals, rules for filling electrons in orbitals – Aufbau principle, Pauli’s exclusion principle and Hund’s rule, electronic configuration of atoms, stability of half-filled and completely filled orbitals.
Unit III: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Significance of classification, brief history of the development of periodic table, modern periodic law and the present form of periodic table, periodic trends in properties of elements -atomic radii, ionic radii, inert gas radii, Ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, valency. Nomenclature of elements with atomic number greater than 100.
Unit IV: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Valence electrons, ionic bond, covalent bond, bond parameters, Lewis’s structure, polar character of covalent bond, covalent character of ionic bond, valence bond theory, resonance, geometry of covalent molecules, VSEPR theory, concept of hybridization, involving s, p and d orbitals and shapes of some simple molecules, molecular orbital theory of homonuclear diatomic molecules (qualitative idea only), Hydrogen bond.
Unit VI: Chemical Thermodynamics
Concepts of System and types of systems, surroundings, work, heat, energy, extensive and intensive properties, state functions. First law of thermodynamics -internal energy and enthalpy, heat capacity and specific heat, measurement of ΔU and ΔH, Hess’s law of constant heat summation, enthalpy of bond dissociation, combustion, formation, atomization, sublimation, phase transition, ionization, solution and dilution. Second law of Thermodynamics (brief introduction) Introduction of entropy as a state function, Gibb’s energy change for spontaneous and non- spontaneous processes, criteria for equilibrium. Third law of thermodynamics (brief introduction).
Unit VII: Equilibrium
Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes, dynamic nature of equilibrium, law of mass action, equilibrium constant, factors affecting equilibrium – Le Chatelier’s principle, ionic equilibrium- ionization of acids and bases, strong and weak electrolytes, degree of ionization, ionization of poly basic acids, acid strength, concept of pH, hydrolysis of salts (elementary idea), buffer solution, Henderson Equation, solubility product, common ion effect (with illustrative examples).
Unit VIII: Redox Reactions
Concept of oxidation and reduction, redox reactions, oxidation number, balancing redox reactions, in terms of loss and gain of electrons and change in oxidation number, applications of redox reactions.
Unit XII: Organic Chemistry -Some Basic Principles and Techniques
General introduction, methods of purification, qualitative and quantitative analysis, classification and IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds. Electronic displacements in a covalent bond: inductive effect, electromeric effect, resonance and hyper conjugation. Homolytic and heterolytic fission of a covalent bond: free radicals, carbocations, carbanions, electrophiles and nucleophiles, types of organic reactions.

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Reduced SYLLABUS of CBSE class 11th Chemistry for Practicals.

Practical exams for CBSE Class 11th CHEMISTRY is for 40 marks. Students need to cover 

Volumetric Analysis,  Salt Analysis, Content Based Experiment  and complete  Project Work to score for 36 marks . They also have to undergo VIVA for 4 marks

Syllabus for practical Exams for chemistry

  1. Basic Laboratory Techniques
    1. Cutting glass tube and glass rod
    2. Bending a glass tube
    3. Drawing out a glass jet
    4. Boring a cork
  2. Characterization and Purification of Chemical Substances
    1. Determination of melting point of an organic compound.
    2. Determination of boiling point of an organic compound.
    3. Crystallization of impure samples of any one of the following: Alum, Copper Sulphate, Benzoic Acid.
  3. Quantitative Estimation
    1. Using a mechanical balance/electronic balance.
    2. Preparation of standard solution of Oxalic acid.
    3. Determination of strength of a given solution of Sodium hydroxide by titrating it against standard solution of Oxalic acid.
    4. Preparation of standard solution of Sodium carbonate.
    5. Determination of strength of a given solution of hydrochloric acid by titrating it against standard Sodium Carbonate solution.
  4. Qualitative Analysis
    1. Determination of one anion and one cation in a given salt
      Cations- Pb2+, Cu2+, As3+, Al3+, Fe3+, Mn2+, Ni2+, Zn2+, Co2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+, Mg2+, NH4
      Anions – (CO3) 2- , S2- , NO2 – , SO3 2- , SO2- 4, NO3 – , Cl- , Br- , I- , PO4 3- , C2O 2- 4, CH3COO- (Note: Insoluble salts excluded)
    2. Detection of -Nitrogen, Sulphur, Chlorine in organic compounds.
    3. PROJECTS: Scientific investigations involving laboratory testing and collecting information from other sources. A few suggested Projects
      1. Checking the bacterial contamination in drinking water by testing sulphide ion
      2. Study of the methods of purification of water
      3. Testing the hardness, presence of Iron, Fluoride, Chloride, etc., depending upon the
        regional variation in drinking water and study of causes of presence of these ions above
      4. permissible limit (if any).
      5. Investigation of the foaming capacity of different washing soaps and the effect of addition
        of Sodium carbonate on it
      6. Study the acidity of different samples of tea leaves.
      7. Determination of the rate of evaporation of different liquids
      8. Study the effect of acids and bases on the tensile strength of fibers.
      9. Study of acidity of fruit and vegetable juices
(Deleted topics:  Experiments based on pH
  1. Anyone of the following experiments: Determination of pH of some solutions obtained from fruit juices, solution of known and varied concentrations of acids, bases, and salts using pH paper or universal indicator. Comparing the pH of solutions of strong and weak acids of the same concentration. Study the pH change in the titration of a strong base using universal indicators.
  2. Study the pH change by common-ion in case of weak acids and weak bases.
  3. Chemical Equilibrium
    1. Study the shift in equilibrium between ferric ions and thiocyanate ions by increasing/decreasing the concentration of either of the ions.
    2. Study the shift in equilibrium between [Co(H2O)6] 2+ and chloride ions by changing the concentration of either of the ions.

VSI  provides CBSE class XIth syllabus of  Accounts, Economics, Maths, Physics,Chemistry, English and all the subjects of arts, commerce and science students.The reduction in course will be  applicable only for annual exams of 2021-2022. We are providing the latest updates and reduced syllabus here for our readers. 

How to Study for CBSE Class XIth Chemistry Syllabus?

Once Students download their CBSE chemistry syllabus for 2021 from here, they need to highlight the topics that need to be covered for the exams. We are adding few points that can help you to complete the chemistry course in time and also help to score some good marks in the exams.  

  • Make a study timetable according to the CBSE class 11 date sheet.
  • Start making notes, and try to cover all the related information like elements properties, chemical formula, reactions, and usage
  • Try to remember all the chemical formulas. The easy way to remember is either through storytelling concepts or by making a chart and reading them daily. 
  • Keep daily targets for study and also allot someday to solve sample papers. 
  • After completing the syllabus, start solving the class 11 sample papers.

Chemistry Syllabus Scope:

The refined and progressive  Chemistry syllabus will be covered in NCERT Books. Students can download NCERT books in PDF format  for Class 11th Chemistry Syllabus from here. Students who opted for Chemistry in class 11th will continue with the same subject in class XII also. Students who have an interest in chemistry subject can explore professional opportunities after 12th exams in some of the following popular areas:

  • Bioscientist
  • Scientists, 
  • Medical researcher
  • Space scientists,
  • Engineers
  • Chemical engineers
  • Atomic Researchers
  • Adulteration Inspector

Take Away of the Blog

This blog serves you with the latest and reduced syllabus for CBSe class XIth  Chemistry subjects. Students should go through the entire chemistry syllabus once and start making notes as suggested above. This will help students to finish the syllabus on time and get some time for thorough revision of the chapters that are coming in the exams. Students should also focus on books recommended by CBSE. According to CBSE  prescribed books to cover  Chemistry subjects are:

Prescribed Books: 

  1. Chemistry Part – I, Class-XI, Published by NCERT.
  2. Chemistry Part – II, Class-XI, Published by NCERT

Students can download the deducted topics and mark them cross in their books pdf. This will help you save time and focus only on what is relevant for March 2021 Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Applied Mathematics papers. 

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