• Very few bounced back.
• Nucleus (positively charged center). • All mass of atom resides in the nucleus. • Size of nucleus is very small. • Electrons revolve in the empty space. | • Atom is electrically neutral | • Number of protons=Number of electrons |
The proton and the neutron
- By 1920, Rutherford had refined the concept of the nucleus and concluded that the nucleus contained positively charged particles called protons.
- A proton is a subatomic particle carrying a charge of 1+.
- In 1932, James Chadwick (1891–1974), showed that the nucleus also contained another subatomic neutral particle, called the neutron.
- A neutron is a subatomic particle that has a mass nearly equal to that of a proton, but it carries no electric charge.
- Chadwick’s experiment consists of bombarding a beryllium plate with alpha particle. An uncharged radiation is produced on the opposite side of the sheet. Therefore, he used a solid material containing many hydrogen atoms (paraffin wax) in the path of this radiation caused protons to be knocked out of the wax. He showed that the unknown radiation must consist of uncharged particles with a mass similar to that of the proton.
The Atomic Theory
Structure of the atom.
- An atom is an electrically neutral, spherical entity composed of a positively charged central nucleus surrounded by one or more negatively charged electrons.
- All atoms are made up of the three fundamental subatomic particles—the electron, the proton, and the neutron.
- The electrons move rapidly within the available volume, held there by the attraction of the positively charged nucleus.
- An atom’s diameter (≈1×10 -10 m) is about 20,000 times the diameter of its nucleus (≈5×10 -15 m).
- The nucleus, which is composed of neutral neutrons and positively charged protons, contains all of an atom’s positive charge and more than 99.97% of its mass.
- An atomic nucleus consists of protons and neutrons (the only exception is the simplest hydrogen nucleus, which is a single proton).
- The proton (p + ) has a positive charge, and the neutron (n 0 ) has no charge; thus, the positive charge of the nucleus results from its protons.
- The magnitudes of the charges possessed by a proton and by an electron (e – ) are equal, but the signs of the charges are opposite.
- Since an atom is electrically neutral, the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom must be exactly equal to the number of electrons.
- The proton number of an atom is also known as the atomic number Z . This represents the number of protons in the nucleus.
- All carbon atoms ( Z= 6) have 6 protons, all oxygen atoms ( Z= 8) have 8 protons, and all uranium atoms ( Z= 92) have 92 protons. There are currently 117 known elements, of which 90 occur in nature and 27 have been synthesized by nuclear scientists.
Atomic number
- The mass number (or nucleon number) A is the number of protons plus the number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.
- Thus, a carbon atom with 6 protons and 6 neutrons in its nucleus has a mass number of 12, and a uranium atom with 92 protons and 146 neutrons in its nucleus has a mass number of 238.
Mass number
- An atom with Z protons and N neutrons in represented as shown in Figure 13. The atomic symbol X is based on the element Latin, Greek or English name.
- For example, C for carbon, S for sulfur, and Na for sodium (Latin natrium ). Often written with the symbol are the atomic number ( Z ) as a left sub script and the mass number ( A ) as a left super script.
- Since the mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons, the number of neutrons ( N ) equals the mass number minus the atomic number:
| = 12 (mass number) = 6 (atomic number) = 12-6 =6 (number of neutrons) |
| = 16 (mass number) = 8 (atomic number) = 18-8= 8 (number of neutrons) |
| = 35 (mass number) = 17 (atomic number) = 37-17 =18 (number of neutrons) |
- Isotopes are atoms with the same proton number but different nucleon numbers. They have the same electron arrangement and , therefore, the same chemical properties
- For example, all carbon atoms ( Z =6) have 6 protons and 6 electrons, but only 98.89% of naturally occurring carbon atoms have 6 neutrons ( A= 12). A small percentage (1.11%) have 7 neutrons ( A= 13), and even fewer (less than 0.01%) have 8 ( A= 14). These are carbon’s three naturally occurring isotopes: 12 C, 13 C, and 14 C.
- The chemical properties of an element are primarily determined by the number of electrons, so all isotopes of an element have nearly identical chemical behaviour, even though they have different masses.
Calculation of the atomic mass of chlorine
- To calculate the weighted average atomic mass of chlorine, you first need to calculate the mass contribution of each isotope.
Atomic Masses of the Elements
- The mass of an atom is measured relative to the mass of an atomic standard. The modern standard is the carbon-12 atom, whose mass is defined as exactly 12 atomic mass units. Thus, the atomic mass unit (amu) is 1/12th the mass of a carbon-12 atom.
- Based on this standard, the 1 H atom has a mass of 1.008 amu; in other words, a 12 C atom has almost 12 times the mass of an 1 H atom.
- The other unit for atomic mass is dalton (Da). Therefore one 12 C atom has a mass of 12 daltons (12 Da, or 12 amu).
- The atomic mass unit is a unit of relative mass, but it has an absolute mass of 1.66054×10 -24 g.
Masses of Subatomic Particles
Mass Spectrometry
How the Mass Spectrometer Works
Unstable Nuclei and Radioactive Decay
Radioactivity, nuclear reactions.
- Substances that emitted radiation spontaneously in a process is called radioactivity.
- Radiation s are rays and particles emitted by the radioactive material.
- A nuclear reaction involves a change in the nuclide.
- A nuclear reaction results in the formation of new kinds of atoms.
- Radioactive atoms produce radiation because their nuclei are unstable.
Radioactive decay
- Unstable nuclei disintegrate (break up) and lose energy by emitting radiation such as alpha, beta or gamma radiation. The disintegrated is radioactive decay.
- Unstable atoms disintegrate to form stable atoms, often of a different element.
Types of Radiation
- There are three different types of radiation based on their electric charge.
- An experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of electric fields and magnetic on radiation.
- By directing radiation from a radioactive source between two electrically charged plates, As shown in the Figure 17, radiation were deflected toward the negative plate, the positive plate, or not at all.
Alpha radiation
- Alpha particles having a positive charge deflected toward the negatively charged plate were named alpha radiation.
- An alpha particle contains two protons and two neutrons, and thus has a 2+ charge, which explains why alpha particles are attracted to the negatively charged plate as shown in Figure 17.
- An alpha particle is equivalent to a helium-4 nucleus and is represented by α .
- The alpha decay of radioactive radium-226 into radon-222 is shown below.
- The new element, radon (Rn), is created as a result of the alpha decay of the unstable radium-226 nucleus.
- The type of equation shown above is known as a nuclear equation. It shows the atomic numbers and mass numbers of the particles involved. The mass number is conserved in nuclear equations.
Beta radiation
- Beta particles having a negative charge deflected toward the positively charged plate were named beta radiation as shown in Figure 17.
- This radiation consists of fast-moving beta particles.
- Beta particle is an electron with a 1- charge and it represented by the symbol β or e – .
- An example of beta decay of carbon-14 into nitrogen-14 is shown below.
Gamma radiation
- Gamma rays are undeflected since they are electromagnetic and it possessed a high-energy radiation.
- Gamma rays have no mass and are denoted by the symbol γ .
- Gamma ray are neutral, gamma rays are not deflected by electric or magnetic fields.
- They usually accompany alpha and beta radiation, and they account for most of the energy lost during radioactive decays.
- An example gamma rays is shown below:
- Gamma rays are mass less; the emission of gamma rays by themselves cannot result in the formation of a new atom.
Nuclear Stability – Atomic Structure Notes
- The primary factor in determining an atom’s stability is its ratio of neutrons to protons. Atoms that contain either too many or too few neutrons are unstable and lose energy through radioactive decay to form a stable nucleus.
- They emit alpha and beta particles and these emissions affect the neutron-to-proton ratio of the newly created nucleus.
- Radioactive atoms undergo enough radioactive decay to form stable, non-radioactive atoms.
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Year 1 modules.
In your first year you will study the following core modules:
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Mathematics for Chemists | 15 |
Sustainability, Design and Build | 15 |
Inorganic Chemistry I | 30 |
Organic Chemistry I | 30 |
Physical Chemistry I | 30 |
Total | 120 |
Year 1 outcomes
On successful completion of the first year, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of the key concepts of the main branches of chemistry (inorganic, organic, physical).
- Develop fundamental skills to support their chemistry learning, in particular use of appropriate software and mathematics.
- Be able to work safely and appropriately in a chemistry laboratory.
- Demonstrate the basic range of practical skills, relevant to the main branches of chemistry.
- Be able to interpret, evaluate, and present both qualitative and quantitative data, in accordance with basic knowledge of the main branches of chemistry.
- Be able to work effectively in a team or individually to complete tasks and assignments against a series of deadlines.
- Communicate chemical information and data using appropriate chemical language, orally and visually
Year 2 modules
In your second year you will study the following core modules:
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Organic Chemistry II | 30 |
Physical Chemistry II | 30 |
Inorganic Chemistry II | 15 |
Biological Chemistry I | 15 |
Polymer I | 15 |
*You will choose one module from the below:
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Introduction to Chemical and Biochemical Engineering | 15 |
Introduction to Business Management | 15 |
Molecular Cell Biology | 15 |
Environmental Chemistry I | 15 |
Total | 120 |
*Availability of any optional modules will be subject to staff availability and a minimum number of students who express an interest in studying the optional modules.
Year 2 outcomes
On successful completion of the second year, you will be able to:
- Have a broad knowledge of the key concepts, principles and theories of the main branches of chemistry (inorganic, organic, physical).
- Have a basic knowledge of the key concepts and principles of relevant interdisciplinary sections of chemistry (analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, biological chemistry).
- Develop a broad range of practical skills, including the use of appropriate spectroscopic methods, to synthesise and characterise chemical products and measure chemical reactions.
- Use established experimental techniques and fundamental skills to analyse and solve chemical problems.
- Understand the significance and limitations of experimental data and observations.
- Solve both qualitative and quantitative chemical problems of a routine nature.
- Read and engage with scientific literature.
- Communicate chemical information, data and arguments, and their analysis in a variety of forms and media to both specialist and non-specialist audience.
Placement year modules
If you opt for an integrated placement year, you will spend your third year on placement. You will be fully supported throughout the process by our award-winning Careers and Placements team.
Placement Year
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Integrated Placement Year | 120 |
Placement year outcomes
On successful completion of the placement year, you will be able to: Work Placements
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- Understand key aspects of health and safety, equalities legislation, sustainably and associated good practice relevant to their employer.
- Develop new knowledge and understanding appropriate to the industrial,business or research sector related to degree programme.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of ways in a professional and industrial manner
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- Appraise and analyse aspects of the culture in which they have been living.
- Reflect on experiences leading to personal development.
- Use a portfolio system to record experience, reflection and development
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In your final year, you will study the following core modules:
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Physical Chemistry III | 15 |
Inorganic Chemistry III | 15 |
Organic Chemistry III | 15 |
Polymer II | 15 |
*You will choose four modules from the below. Two choices must be from Group A and two choices from Group B. You will not be able to both Advances in Biomaterials Science and Renewable Technologies.
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Advances in Lipid Chemistry | 15 |
Advanced NMR Techniques | 15 |
Surfaces, Nanomaterials and Catalysis | 15 |
Environmental Chemistry II | 15 |
Advances in Biomaterials Science | 15 |
Renewable Technologies | 15 |
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Literature Research Project | 15 |
Demonstrating Chemistry | 15 |
Chemistry with Computers | 15 |
Total | 120 |
Final Year Outcomes
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- Have a detailed knowledge of concepts and developments at the forefront of the main branches of chemistry (inorganic, organic, physical).
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- Select appropriate established experimental techniques to study problems in the main branches of chemistry as well as in more advanced topics.
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- Develop their independent learning and investigative skills for their own personal development.
- Have an understanding of careers in the chemical and related industries.
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BSc Chemistry 3rd Year Subjects include Organic Functional groups, Molecular dynamics, transition elements and nuclear elements, coordination chemistry, phase equilibria and kinetics, the chemistry of materials, fundamentals of spectroscopy, etc.
Industrial Chemistry Practicals, Food Chemistry Practicals, and Chemistry of Consumer Products are some of the Practical subjects in the BSc Chemistry 3rd Year Syllabus. Also, Polymer Chemistry, Forensic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Agricultural Chemistry are the top electives studied in the BSc Chemistry 3rd year syllabus.
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BSc Chemistry Syllabus in 3rd Year
The syllabus of the Third-year BSc chemistry is divided into two semesters. The syllabus Third year includes core and elective subjects and practical subjects. The syllabus also includes practical subjects in food chemistry practicals and chemistry of consumer practicals.
The syllabus of BSc Chemistry is tabulated below for your reference,
Semester V | Semester VI |
Organic Functional Groups-II | Molecular Dynamics |
Transitions Elements and Nuclear Elements | Coordination Chemistry |
Phase Equilibria and Kinetics | Chemistry of Materials |
Fundamentals of Spectroscopy | Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy |
Gravimetric analysis and Organic Preparations | Chemistry of Natural Products |
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The subjects of BSc Chemistry include core and elective subjects and include Organic Functional groups, Molecular dynamics, transitions elements and nuclear elements, coordination chemistry, phase equilibria and kinetics, the chemistry of materials, fundamentals of spectroscopy, etc. Let’s discuss each subject in detail for your reference,
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- Organic Functional Groups -II - This subject includes Nitrogen-containing compounds including nomenclature and classification, preparation of Nitration, Stereochemistry-II, Synthesis involving active methylene group, molecular Rearrangements, heterocyclic compounds and Natural products, etc.
- Transition Elements and Nuclear Chemistry - This subject includes Transition Elements, Lanthanides and Actinides, Coordination Chemistry, The Nucleus and Radiochemistry, Nuclear Reactions etc.
- Phase Equilibria and Kinetics - This subject includes phase equilibria, colligative properties of solutions, chemical kinetics-kinetic parameters, types and theories of chemical reaction rates, catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis, etc.
- Fundamentals of Spectroscopy - This includes Introduction to Spectroscopy, Electronic Spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy, NMR Spectroscopy, Mass Spectroscopy, etc.
- Gravimetric Analysis and Organic Preparations - This includes Estimation of Sulphate as barium sulfate, estimation of nickel as Ni- DMG, Estimation of Magnesium pyrophosphate, organic preparations, etc.
BSc Chemistry 6th Semester Subjects
- Molecular Dynamics - This includes Quantum chemistry, the transition from classical mechanics to quantum mechanics, principles of quantum chemistry, statistical thermodynamics which includes basic principles of statistical thermodynamics, photochemistry, photochemical kinetics, etc
- Coordination Chemistry - This includes the Theory of Coordination Compounds, Reaction Mechanism in Coordination Compounds, synthesis of coordination compounds, organometallic compounds and catalysis, Inorganic biochemistry, etc.
- Chemistry of Materials - This includes the Structure of solids, preparative methods and characterization, Electrical and optical properties, Magnetic properties, special materials, etc.
- Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy - This includes planning and organic synthesis and control elements, organic reactions of Importance in synthesis, Carbon-Carbon Bond Forming Reactions, UV-visible and IR spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy, Mass spectroscopy, etc.
- Chemistry of Natural Products - This includes Alkaloids, terpenoids and Carotenoids, Anthocyanins and flavones, Purines and Steroids, natural dyes, etc.
- Industrial Chemistry - This includes Industrial fuels which include energy, solid fuels, liquid fuels, gaseous fuel, chemistry, and agriculture i.e. fertilizers, pesticides, sugar industry, water treatment, pollution and chemical toxicology, seminar topics, etc.
Top BSc Chemistry Colleges in India
India is home to more than 4651 colleges offering Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Out of which 1036 colleges are government colleges while the rest are private or deemed colleges. Some of the top colleges are tabulated below for your reference,
Colleges | Average Fees |
| 42,800 |
| 20,460 |
| 1,05,000 |
| 20,670 |
| 2,70,000 |
| 19,800 |
| 48,970 |
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BSc Chemistry Books in Third Year
Some of the top books for BSc Chemistry Third Year are available online as well as offline as well as include the readings. Some of the top books from the renowned authors are tabulated below for your reference,
Subject | Books | Author name |
Organic Functional Groups- II | Organic Chemistry, 6th Edition | R.T.Morrison |
Organic Functional Groups-II | Chemistry of Organic Natural products | O.P Aggarwal |
Transition Elements and Nuclear Chemistry | Concise Inorganic Chemistry | J.D.Lee |
Transition Elements and Nuclear Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry | D.F. Shriver |
Phase Equilibria and Kinetics | Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry | S.H. Maron and J.B. Lando |
Phase Equilibria and Kinetics | Principles of Physical Chemistry | B.R. Puri and L.R. Sharma |
Fundamentals of Spectroscopy | Analytical Chemistry: An Introduction | D.A . Skoog |
Fundamentals of Spectroscopy | Analytical Chemistry: Theory and Practice | U.N. Dash |
Molecular Chemistry | Quantum Chemistry | R.K Prasad |
Molecular Chemistry | Principles of Physical Chemistry | B.R. Puri and L.R. Sharma |
Coordination Chemistry | Inorganic Chemistry, Principles of Structure and Reactivity | Huheey, J.E |
Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy | Modern Synthetic Reactions | H.O. HOuse |
BSc Chemistry 3rd Year Practicals
Some of the important practical subjects include Industrial chemistry, food chemistry, chemistry of consumer products etc. Let’s discuss each practical subject in detail,
- Industrial Chemistry Practicals - This includes practicals relating to the estimation of available chlorine in bleaching powder, hardness of water, active matter content in a detergent, nitrogen in fertilizer, phosphate in a superphosphate sample, potassium by flame photometric method, calcium in calcium tablet, viscosity and flashpoint in lubricating oil, preparation of Aspirin, etc.
- Food Chemistry Practicals - This includes practicals relating to the estimation of Nitrogen by the Kjeldhal method, iodine value, acid value, and RM value of edible oil, food colors, carbon dioxide in baking powder, etc,
- Chemistry of Consumer Products - This includes practicals relating to soaps, detergents, Shampoo, skin preparations, etc.
BSc Chemistry 3rd Year Projects
BSc Chemistry offers to develop their lab experimental techniques skills and gain experience in the molecular separations involving the essential substance balance in the periodic table. Some of the important BSc Chemistry projects are discussed below for there for your reference,
- Iron Oxide: Oxides of Iron
- Synthesis: Precipitation from an aqueous solution of the iron compound
- Synthesis of Nano Iron Oxide particles: Combustion techniques
- Characterization techniques: Elemental analysis
- X-ray Diffraction Spectrometer
- Nano ferric oxide by sucrose method
- Copper Ammonium Chromate
- Copper Chromite
BSc Chemistry 3rd Year Electives
The elective subjects are included in both the fifth and sixth semesters which are discussed below for your reference,
- Polymer Chemistry - This subject includes an introduction to polymer, kinetics, and mechanism for polymerization, techniques of polymerization and polymer degradation, Industrial polymers, introduction to polymer processing, etc.
- Forensic Chemistry - This subject includes food adulteration, transportation, crime detection, forgery and counterfeiting, medical aspects, etc.
- Biochemistry - This subject includes Amino Acids and Proteins, Enzymes, Lipids, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids, etc.
- Agricultural Chemistry - This subject includes soil chemistry, fertilizers, pesticides, plant growth regulators, etc.
BSc Chemistry Subjects 3rd Year: FAQs
Ques: What are the subjects of B.Sc Chemistry Third Year?
Ans: B.Sc Chemistry subjects 3rd year include topics like Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, computer applications, basic clinical and pharmaceutical chemistry etc.
Ques: What is the syllabus of B.Sc Chemistry?
Ans: The syllabus of B.Sc Chemistry includes Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, computer applications, basic clinical and pharmaceutical chemistry, etc.
Ques: Is BSc Chemistry 2 years or 3 years?
Ans: The duration of BSc chemistry is 3 years .
Ques: How many semesters are there in B.Sc Chemistry?
Ans: There are a total of 6 semesters in B.Sc Chemistry.
Ques: Can I pursue a government job by doing BSc Chemistry?
Ans: Yes, BSc Chemistry offers a wide range of opportunities in the public sector in various organizations and departments.
Ques: Does B.Sc Chemistry have Math as a subject?
Ans: . NO, BSc Chemistry does not have math.
Ques: Do I need a minimum aggregate mark for getting admission in B.Sc Chemistry?
Ans: Yes, a candidate must have scored a minimum of 40% or above to get admission in B.Sc Chemistry.
Ques: What is the minimum age of B.Sc Chemistry?
Ans: The candidate must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
Ques: Is B.Sc Chemistry good for girls?
Ans: Yes, B.Sc Chemistry can be a very good study option for candidates.
Ques: What is the average fees of B.Sc Chemistry?
Ans: The average fees of B.Sc Chemistry is INR 3000 - 20,000.
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