{"id":207505,"date":"2022-06-28T16:40:49","date_gmt":"2022-06-28T11:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=207505"},"modified":"2024-05-21T16:31:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T11:01:57","slug":"cuet-chemistry-syllabus-and-exam-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/cuet-chemistry-syllabus-and-exam-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"CUET 2023 Chemistry Syllabus and Exam Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"

The expected date of the CUET 2022 exam is the 1st-2nd week of July 2022. The confirmed date will be released soon by NTA.<\/span><\/p>\n

As the exam date is very close, aspirants do not have much time on their hands now. To get a better outcome in any PAN-India exam, it is a must to follow the step to know about the CUET 2022 exam syllabus.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Also SEE: CUET 2022 Guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n

This article is for all aspirants who want to be admitted to a chemistry course under the central university through the CUET 2022 exam<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Exam Pattern of CUET 2022 Chemistry Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\nCUET 2022 (Chemistry section)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medium of Exam<\/span><\/td>\n13 Languages<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type of Questions<\/span><\/td>\nMCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of Exam<\/span><\/td>\nCBT (Computer-Based Test) mode<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frequency of Exam<\/span><\/td>\nOnce in a Year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Number of Questions in Chemistry<\/span><\/td>\n50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of Questions to be Attempted in Chemistry<\/span><\/td>\n40<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Marks in Chemistry<\/span><\/td>\n200<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marking Scheme<\/span><\/td>\n(+5) for every correct answer, (-1) for every incorrect answer, (0) for every unattempted answer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Syllabus of CUET 2022 Chemistry Section<\/h3>\n

The syllabus of CUET 2022 Chemistry comprises 15 units in total. These units are further divided into various topics. The list below mentions the syllabus of Chemistry in the CUET 2022 exam:<\/span><\/p>\n

Unit I: Solid State<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • Classification of solids based on unlike binding forces.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Unit cell in three-dimensional and two-dimensional lattices.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Calculation of point defects, the density of unit cells, number of atoms per unit cell in a cubic unit cell, packing in solids, voids, and packing efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • n- and p-type semiconductors.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Electrical and magnetic properties.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Band theory of metals, semiconductors, conductors, and insulators.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Amorphous and crystalline solids.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Unit II: Solutions<\/b><\/p>\n

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    • Statement of concentration of solutions of solids in liquids.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Abnormal molecular mass.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Types of solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Colligative properties.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Determination of molecular masses (using colligative properties).<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Raoult\u2019s law.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Van’t Hoff factor.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Osmotic pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • The solubility of gases in solid solutions and liquids.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Depression of freezing point and elevation of boiling point.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Unit III: Electrochemistry<\/b><\/p>\n

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      • Kohlrausch\u2019s Law.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • EMF of a cell.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Redox reactions.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Galvanic cells and Electrolytic cells.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Nernst equation and its implementation to chemical cells.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Variations of conductivity with concentration.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Specific and molar conductivity.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • The connection between EMF of a cell and Gibbs energy change.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Corrosion.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Conductance in electrolytic solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Electrolysis and laws of electrolysis.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Standard electrode potential.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Fuel cells.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Unit IV: Chemical Kinetics<\/b><\/p>\n

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        • Factors affecting rates of reaction.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Rate of a reaction.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Activation energy.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Order and molecularity of a reaction.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Integrated rate equations and half-life.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Arrhenius equation.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Collision theory.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Rate law and specific rate constant.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Unit V: Surface Chemistry<\/b><\/p>\n

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          • Catalysis.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Adsorption.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Properties of colloids.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Enzyme catalysis.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Lyophilic and lyophobic.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Colloidal state.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Brownian movement.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Emulsions and their type.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Electrophoresis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Unit VI: General Principles and Process of Isolation of Elements<\/b><\/p>\n

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            • Principles and methods of extraction.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Occurrence and principles of copper, aluminium, iron, and zinc extraction.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Unit VII: p-Block Elements<\/b><\/p>\n

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              • Electronic configuration of p-block elements.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Physical & chemical properties of p-block elements.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • The oxidation state of p-block elements.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • General trends in the periodic table.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Exceptions in various elements of p-block.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Preparation & use of ammonia, sulphur dioxide, nitric acid, sulphuric acid, and hydrochloric acid.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Oxoacids of p-block elements.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Uses of p-block elements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Unit VIII: d- and f-Block Elements<\/b><\/p>\n

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                • Electronic configuration.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • General trends in properties of elements in the periodic table.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Lanthanide contraction and its consequences.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Oxidation states.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Catalytic and magnetic properties.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Alloy formation.<\/span><\/li>\n
                • Preparation and properties of KMnO<\/span>4<\/span> and K<\/span>2<\/span>Cr<\/span>2<\/span>O<\/span>7<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Unit IX: Coordination Compounds<\/b><\/p>\n

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                  • Importance of coordination compounds.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Isomerism.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Werner\u2019s theory, VBT, and CFT.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • IUPAC nomenclature.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Bonding of coordination compounds.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Ligands.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  • Colour, coordination number, shapes, and magnetic properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Unit X: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes<\/b><\/p>\n

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                    • Nature of C-X bond in haloalkanes and haloarenes.<\/span><\/li>\n
                    • Nomenclature of haloalkanes and haloarenes.<\/span><\/li>\n
                    • Substitution reactions of haloalkanes and haloarenes.<\/span><\/li>\n
                    • The optical rotation of haloalkanes.<\/span><\/li>\n
                    • Uses & environmental effects of trichloromethane, DDT, iodoform, dichloromethane, freons, and tetrachloromethane.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Unit XI: Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers<\/b><\/p>\n

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                      • Method of preparation of alcohols, ketones, and ethers.<\/span><\/li>\n
                      • Nomenclature of alcohols, ketones, and ethers.<\/span><\/li>\n
                      • Physical & chemical properties of alcohols, ketones, and ethers.<\/span><\/li>\n
                      • Uses of alcohols, ketones, and ethers.<\/span><\/li>\n
                      • Identification of 1\u00b0, 2\u00b0, and 3\u00b0 alcohols.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Unit XII: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen<\/b><\/p>\n

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                        • Classification and nomenclature of amines.<\/span><\/li>\n
                        • Physical and chemical properties of nitrogen-containing compounds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Importance and method of preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n

                          Unit XIII: Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids<\/b><\/p>\n

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                          • Nomenclature and nature of carbonyl compounds in aldehyde, ketone, and carboxylic acid.<\/span><\/li>\n
                          • Properties of aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids.<\/span><\/li>\n
                          • Uses of aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Unit XIV: Chemistry in Everyday Life<\/b><\/p>\n

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                            • Cleansing agents.<\/span><\/li>\n
                            • Chemicals in food.<\/span><\/li>\n
                            • Chemicals in medicines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              Unit XV: Biomolecules<\/b><\/p>\n

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                              • -amino acids.<\/span><\/li>\n
                              • D-L configuration.<\/span><\/li>\n
                              • Classification of carbohydrates.<\/span><\/li>\n
                              • Peptide bonding.<\/span><\/li>\n
                              • Proteins and their structures.<\/span><\/li>\n
                              • Denaturation of proteins.<\/span><\/li>\n
                              • Importance of carbohydrates.<\/span><\/li>\n
                              • Enzymes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Unit XVI: Polymers<\/b><\/p>\n

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                                • Biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymers.<\/span><\/li>\n
                                • Natural and synthetic polymers.<\/span><\/li>\n
                                • Methods of polymerisation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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