INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Types of Solids 1; Space Lattice, Lattice Point and Unit Cell of a Crystal 1; Ionic Crystal Structures 2; Structure of Sodium Chloride (Nacl) 3, Structure of Cesium Chloride (CsCl) 3; Limitations of Radius Ratio Rule 6; Lattice Energy 6; Factors Affecting Lattice Energy 7; Born- Haber Cycle 7; Solvation Energy 10; Definition of Solvation Energy 11; Factors Affecting Solvation and Solvation Energy 11; Polarization, Polarizing Power and Polarizability 12; Fajan's Rules 12.  

2. METALLIC BONDING 16-23

Metallic Bonding 16; Factors Favoring the Formation of Metallic Bond 16; Electron Sea Theory 16; Metallic Properties 17; Thermal Conductivity 17; Electrical Conductivity 17; Malleability and Ductility 18; Metallic Luster 18; Valence Bond Theory 19; Band Theory : Molecular Orbital Approach 19; Band Structures of Conductors, Insulators and Semi-conductors 20. 

3. HYDROGEN BONDING 24-27

Hydrogen Bonding 24; Types of Hydrogen Bond 25; Consequences of Hydrogen Bonding 26. 

4. CHEMISTRY OF ELEMENTS OF FIRST TRANSITION SERIES 28-43

Properties of First Transition Series Elements 29; Atomic and Ionic Radii 30; Ionization Potential 31; Oxidation State 33; Magnetic Property 37; Complex Formation Tendency 40; Catalytic Property 40. 

5. CHEMISTRY OF ELEMENTS OF SECOND AND 

THIRD TRANSITION SERIES 44-54

Electronic Configuration of Second Transition Series 44; Electronic Configuration of Third Transition Series 45. 

6. ERRORS IN CHEMICAL ANALYSIS 55-69

Errors 55; Mean and Median 57; Accuracy and Precision 58; Methods of Expressing Accuracy 58; Methods of Expressing Precision 59; Uncertainty 63; Significant Figures 63; Calculations Involving Significant Figures 64; Rejection of Data 65; Q-Test 65; 2.5d and 4d Rule 67. 

7. THEORY OF VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS 70-85

Necessary Conditions for Volumetric or Titrimetric Reactions 70; Primary and Secondary Solutions 70; Expressions of Concentration of Solutions 71; Acid-Base Titrations (Acidimetry or Alkalimetry) 72; Theories of Acid-Base Indicator 73; Choice of Suitable Indicators for Different Acid-Base Titrations 76; Redox Titrations 78; Theory of Complexometric Titrations 81; Theory of Metallochrome Indicator 83. 

8. NON- AQUEOUS SOLVENTS 86-102

Introduction 86; Physical Properties of a Solvent 88; General Characteristics of Solvents 90; Liquid Ammonia as a Non-Aqueous Solvent 90; Reactions Occurring in Liquid Ammonia 91; Liquid Sulphur Dioxide as Solvent 95. 

9. FERTILIZERS 103-113

Functions of Fertilizers 103; Classification of Fertilizers 104; Chemical Fertilizers 104; Organic Manures 109; Bulky Organic Manures 110; Concentrated Organic Manure 111. 

10. PORTLAND CEMENT 114-128

Raw Materials of Portland Cement 114; Chemical Composition of Portland Cement 115; Methods of Manufacturing of Portland Cement 115; Wet Process 115; Dry Process 116; Types of Portland Cement 116; Chemical Reaction in Rotary Kiln or Thermochemical Changes during Cement Formation 117; Setting of Cement 119; Time of Setting 120; Properties of Cement 120; Additives for Cement 121; Characteristics of Constitutional Compounds in Portland Cement 122; Mortars 124.

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