What is chemical bond? Formation of
chemical bonds. Energy, length and direction of chemical bond. Types of chemical
bonds: covalent, ionic, metallic, coordination bond, hydrogen bond.
Definition of chemical transformation.
Balancing of chemical reactions. Rate of chemical reactions. Thermochemistry.
Chemical equilibrium. Reactions of inorganic and organic compounds.
Hydrocarbons. Saturated and
unsaturated hydrocarbons. Structure and isomerism. Homologous series. IUPAC
nomenclature. Physical and chemical properties. Preparation and usage. Hydrocarbon
fuels.