How to Score 35+ Marks in AP EAMCET (EAPCET) Chemistry 2025

Physical Chemistry

Atomic Structure

Bohr's model, quantum mechanical model, orbitals, quantum numbers, electronic configuration, Hund's rule, Pauli's exclusion principle

• Understand the postulates and tough areas of each model.
• Practice writing electronic configurations and determining quantum numbers.
• Solve numerical problems from the energy of electrons and wavelengths.

Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

Ionic and covalent bonds, VSEPR theory, hybridisation, molecular orbital theory (MOT), bond order, bond length, bond energy, dipole moment.

• Know the shapes of molecules based on VSEPR theory.
• Understand the formation of sigma and pi bonds.
• Practice drawing molecular orbital diagrams for simple diatomic molecules.

States of Matter: Gases and Liquids

Gas laws (Boyle's, Charles', Gay-Lussac's, Avogadro's), ideal gas equation, kinetic theory of gases, deviation from ideal behaviour (van der Waals equation), liquid properties (surface tension, viscosity, vapour pressure)

• Understand the derivations and applications of gas laws.
• Practice numerical problems based on these laws and the van der Waals equation.
• Understand the factors affecting liquid properties.

Thermodynamics

Laws of thermodynamics, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy, Hess's law, thermochemical equations

• Understand the definitions and relationships between thermodynamic quantities.
• Practice applying Hess's law to calculate enthalpy changes.
• Understand the criteria for the automatic reaction (based on Gibbs free energy)

Chemical Equilibrium

Reversible reactions, law of mass action, equilibrium constant (Kc and Kp), Le Chatelier's principle, factors affecting equilibrium

• Understand how to write equilibrium expressions and calculate equilibrium constants.
• Apply Le Chatelier's principle to predict the effect of changes in concentration, pressure, and temperature on equilibrium.

Ionic Equilibrium

Types of solutions, concentration terms (molarity, molality, mole fraction), colligative properties (relative lowering of vapour pressure, elevation of boiling point, depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure)

• Understand the different ways to express concentration.
• Derive and apply the formulas for colligative properties.
• Solve numerical problems from properties

Electrochemistry

Electrochemical cells (galvanic and electrolytic), electrode potentials, Nernst equation, Faraday's laws of electrolysis

• Understand the construction and working of different types of cells.
• Know how to calculate cell potentials using the Nernst equation.
• Apply Faraday's laws to calculate the amount of substance deposited or liberated during electrolysis.

Chemical Kinetics

Rate of reaction, rate law, order and molecularity of a reaction, integrated rate laws for zero, first, and second-order reactions, collision theory, activation energy, Arrhenius equation

• Understand how to determine the order and molecularity of a reaction.
• Derive and apply the integrated rate laws.
• Understand the effect of temperature on reaction rate using the Arrhenius equation.

Surface Chemistry

Adsorption, catalysis (homogeneous and heterogeneous), colloids (types, preparation, properties)

• Focus on understanding the differences between physisorption and chemisorption.
• Know about different types of catalysts and their mechanisms.
• Understand the classification and properties of colloids.

Inorganic Chemistry

Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

Modern periodic table, trends in atomic and ionic radii, ionisation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, metallic and non-metallic character.

• Understand the reasons for the observed trends across periods and down groups.
• Know about the exceptions.

General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

Occurrence of metals, concentration of ores, extraction of metals (oxidation, reduction, electrolytic methods), refining of metals

• Focus on the general principles involved in metallurgical processes.
• Understand the specific methods used for the extraction of important metals like iron, copper, aluminium, and zinc.

Hydrogen

Isotopes of hydrogen, preparation, properties and uses of hydrogen, hydrides (ionic, covalent, interstitial), water (physical and chemical properties, hard and soft water), hydrogen peroxide (preparation, properties, uses).

• Understand the different types of hydrides and their characteristics.
• Know about the causes and removal of water hardness.

s-Block Elements (Alkaline Earth and Alkaline Metals)

Electronic configuration, trends in physical and chemical properties, anomalous behaviour of the first element, diagonal relationship, important compounds (sodium carbonate, sodium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, calcium oxide, etc.).

• Focus on the general characteristics of alkali and alkaline earth metals.
• Understand the reasons for their reactivity and the properties of their important compounds.

p-Block Elements

Electronic configuration, trends in physical and chemical properties, allotropes, important compounds of Boron (borax, boric acid), Carbon (oxides, allotropes), Nitrogen (ammonia, nitric acid, oxides), Phosphorus (oxides, allotropes, phosphoric acids), Oxygen (ozone), Sulfur (sulfuric acid, oxides), Halogens (properties, halides, oxoacids), Noble Gases (properties, uses).

• This is a large and important section.
• Focus on understanding the group trends and the preparation, properties, and uses of key compounds in each group.
• Pay attention to the structures of oxides and oxoacids.

d- and f-Block Elements (Transition and Inner Transition Elements)

Electronic configuration, general characteristics of transition metals (variable oxidation states, catalytic properties, colored compounds, complex formation), lanthanoids and actinoids (electronic configuration, oxidation states, lanthanoid contraction)

• Understand the reasons for the characteristic properties of transition metals.
• Know about some important compounds like potassium dichromate and potassium permanganate.
• Understand the concept and consequences of lanthanoid contraction.

Coordination Compounds

Ligands, coordination number, coordination sphere, IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism, valence bond theory (VBT), crystal field theory (CFT), stability of coordination compounds.

• Learn the different types of ligands and how to name coordination compounds.
• Understand the different types of isomerism.
• Apply VBT and CFT to explain the bonding, structure, and magnetic properties of coordination compounds.

Organic Chemistry

Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds

Methods of purification (crystallisation, distillation, chromatography), qualitative and quantitative analysis of organic compounds.

• Understand the principles behind different purification techniques.
• Know the basic tests for the detection of elements like nitrogen, sulfur, and halogens.

Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry

IUPAC nomenclature, isomerism (structural and stereoisomerism), inductive effect, electromeric effect, resonance, hyperconjugation, types of organic reactions

• Master IUPAC nomenclature. Understand the different types of isomerism and how to identify them.
• Learn about the fundamental electronic effects and their influence on reactivity.

Hydrocarbons

Alkanes (preparation, properties, reactions), Alkenes and Alkynes (preparation, properties, reactions, Markovnikov's rule, anti-Markovnikov's rule), Aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, resonance, electrophilic substitution reactions)

• Understand the characteristic reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and benzene.
• Pay attention to reaction mechanisms, especially for electrophilic substitution in benzene.

Organic Compounds Containing Halogens

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes (nomenclature, preparation, properties, nucleophilic substitution reactions, elimination reactions)

• Understand the differences in reactivity between haloalkanes and haloarenes.
• Learn the mechanisms of SN1 and SN2 reactions and E1 and E2 reactions.

Organic Compounds Containing Oxygen

Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers (nomenclature, preparation, properties, reactions, acidity of phenols). Aldehydes and Ketones (nomenclature, preparation, properties, nucleophilic addition reactions). Carboxylic Acids (nomenclature, preparation, properties, acidity)

• Focus on the characteristic reactions of each functional group.
• Understand the acidity trends of alcohols, phenols, and carboxylic acids.
• Learn important name reactions like Aldol condensation, Cannizzaro reaction, etc.

Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

Amines (nomenclature, preparation, properties, basicity), Diazonium salts (preparation, properties, synthetic applications)

• Understand the factors affecting the basicity of amines.
• Learn about the reactions of diazonium salts, as they are important for synthesis.

Biomolecules

Carbohydrates (classification, structure of glucose and fructose), Proteins (amino acids, peptide bond, primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure), Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA, their structure and functions), Vitamins, Hormones.

• Focus on the basic building blocks and structures of these biomolecules.
• Understand their important functions in the body.

Polymers

Classification of polymers (addition and condensation), important polymers (natural and synthetic) and their uses.

• Learn the monomers and basic structures of common polymers like polyethene, PVC, nylon, terylene, etc.
• Understand the differences between addition and condensation polymerisation.

Chemistry in Everyday Life

Drugs and their classification, food chemicals, cleansing agents (soaps and detergents)

• Focus on understanding the basic principles and examples in each category.

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Revision of previously learned topics from the AP EAMCET Chemistry Syllabus

7:00 AM - 7:30 AM

Break (light exercise, stretching, or meditation)

7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Focus on one chapter

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Breakfast

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Continue the same chapter and finish it

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Practice numericals from Physical Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Break

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Revise old chapters and take up a different chapter from a different section

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Break for snacks, friends

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Practice AP EAMCET Previous Years' Question Papers

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Dinner

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Revise what you have learnt today and go through the notes prepared by you

10:00 PM

Sleep