Chemistry — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Chemistry and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Solid State
Chapter 2: Solutions
Chapter 3: Ionic Equilibria
Chapter 4: Chemical Thermodynamics
Chapter 5: Electrochemistry
Chapter 6: Chemical Kinetics
Chapter 7: Elements of Groups 16, 17 and 18
Chapter 8: Transition and Inner Transition Elements
Chapter 9: Coordination Compounds
Chapter 10: Halogen Derivatives
Chapter 11: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Chapter 12: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Chapter 13: Amines
Chapter 14: Biomolecules
Chapter 15: Introduction to Polymer Chemistry
Chapter 16: Green Chemistry and Nanochemistry

Frequently asked questions

Is the Chemistry textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Chemistry textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Chemistry faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Chemistry — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Chemistry study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.