Chemistry (Class - XII) (Part - I) is designed as per the NCERT syllabus for higher secondary students, following the CBSE pattern of school education.The book is divided into nine chapters that cover topics such as The Solid State (definition, classification, calculations), Solutions (vapour pressure of liquid solutions, types, solubility, colligative properties), Electrochemistry (types of cells, Nernst Equation, batteries and fuel cells), Chemical Kinetics (rate and order of a reaction, factors affecting a reaction, collision theory), Surface Chemistry (adsorption, catalysis, colloids, emulsions), General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements (metallurgy and metallurgical processes), the P-block elements (groups 15-18), D and F-block elements (Transition elements, Lanthanoids and Actinoids), and Coordination Compounds (Werner's theory, important terms, nomenclature, bonding, and stability of coordination compounds). There are questions and answers at the end of each chapter, and a section on important points and terms. The answers to the mathematical problems given in the book have also been included towards the end.
I don't recommend this book. Do yourself a favor and save your time and money by skipping this one. Trust me, you won't be missing a thing. Pretty sure friends and family tricked me into buying this.Overall, the book is just filled with weird symbols, witchcraft and amateur writing.
This book covers all the basics of chemistry. The book has structure, and an overarching story to teach you the entirety of Chemistry at a level where you stand above the general public. The diagrams provided in the book are poor. This is redeemed by the excellent quality of the examples and mind-bending exercises. The coverage of topics is enough to crack most competitive exams as well. The only NCERT I have read and gained knowledge from, too bad I didn't read it until it was too late.
Pick it up only if you love mystery and thriller books. Excellent gift for any High school Science graduate. Brings back fond memories of evening spent with 12 cups of coffee and a will to end yourself.
As a science student, I must say this book is very important in the perspective of board or other entrance exams. Students used to ignore reading this book and go for thick reference books. I will recommend must read it well. It's written very well!!