Class 11 ISC Chemistry Syllabus

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Class 11 ISC Chemistry Syllabus

Download the ISC Chemistry Portion Class 11

The exam for Class 11 Chemistry is divided into two papers, with Paper 1 being the theory exam for 70 marks and Paper 2 being the practical section for 15 marks. The remaining 15 marks are set aside for Project Work and Practicals during the school year.

Syllabus for Class 1 ISC Chemistry

The Theory Paper (Paper 1) covers three main categories - Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry.

In Physical Chemistry, the Topics Included are:

Basic Chemistry Concepts
Structure of an Atom
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
States of Matter: Gasses and Liquids
Chemical Thermodynamics
Equilibrium

In Inorganic Chemistry, the Topics Included are:

Redox Reactions
Hydrogen
S-Block Elements
Some p-Block Elements

In Organic Chemistry, the Topics Included are:

Basic Principles and Techniques in Organic Chemistry
Hydrocarbons

The Practical Paper covers some general laboratory practices and techniques. The broad overview of what is expected in the Chemistry Practical paper is:

Basic Laboratory Techniques
Titration

For a detailed list of the topics for study and the marks they carry, you can download the Class 11 ISC Chemistry Syllabus available on this page.

FAQs on Class 11 ISC Chemistry Syllabus

1. What is the Class 11 ISC Chemistry portion?

The Class 11 ISC Chemistry portion is divided into 2 papers - theory and practical. Paper 1 covers Chemistry Theory, with the paper being divided into 3 parts. The first part covers Physical Chemistry, for a total of 32 marks in the exam paper. The second section is Inorganic Chemistry, which has a weightage of 15 marks in the exam. The last section of Paper 1 is Organic Chemistry, which carries a total of 23 marks in the exam. This brings the overall total number of marks for the theory portion of the exam to 70 marks. Then there is Paper 2, which is the practical part of the exam. In this portion, you will be expected to show ability in laboratory techniques according to the syllabus for a total of 15 marks. The remaining 15 marks are divided into Project Work for 10 marks and Practical File for 5 marks. For a detailed list of the topics to be covered, you download the syllabus on this page.

2. How should I study for Class 11 ISC Chemistry?

First, make sure you download the syllabus that is available on this page. Read each topic thoroughly and make sure you understand the theory as well as the practical applications of the topics. Next, a good way to practise for the exam would be to download some past papers or sample papers for the Class 11 ISC Chemistry exam and start solving them with a timer. This will give you enough practice for the exam and you will learn how to structure your answers according to the requirements of the examiner. You can find sample papers for Class 11 ISC over here.

3. Where can I find study materials for Class 11 ISC Chemistry?

Vedantu has all sorts of study materials available to make learning easier for the student. There are syllabi, past papers, sample papers, and more available to download free of cost. To access the materials available on the Vedantu website and mobile app, you must first create an account. Once this is done, you can sign in to your account and download all of the needed materials in PDF format. This page contains the syllabus for Class 11 Chemistry for the ISC board. To download the sample papers, you can click here.

4. Is Class 11 ISC Chemistry useful for a science career?

Class 11 Chemistry is an important part of the curriculum if you want to make a career for yourself in any science-related field. Chemistry is one of those sciences that is necessary for any other scientific field, whether it is physical sciences like Physics and Chemistry, or life sciences like Biology and Botany, or earth sciences like Astronomy and Geology. The Class 11 syllabus for Chemistry covers important theoretical and practical components of the subject, which is very useful for anyone who plans to make a career in the science field.

5. Is Class 11 ISC Chemistry difficult?

The syllabus for Class 11 Chemistry in the ISC board is definitely a step up in terms of difficulty from the Class 10 syllabus. However, it is still more than possible to score well during the exam as long as you prepare well and begin your preparation in time. To get good marks in the exam, you can create a study schedule for yourself. Set aside 2-3 hours every day, beginning a couple of months before the exam. During that time, read your textbooks thoroughly, and practise solving sample papers to get an idea of the exam paper pattern. As long as you do this diligently, you will be able to score well on the exam.