Chemistry — Textbook & Study Material

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

Official textbook download

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Chapter 2
Structure of Atom
Chapter 3
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Chapter 4
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Chapter 5
Chemical Thermodynamics
Chapter 6
Equilibrium
Chapter 7
Redox Reactions
Chapter 8
Organic Chemistry: Basic Principles and Techniques
Chapter 9
Hydrocarbons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Chemistry textbook available for free?

Yes — the book linked above is a free download. We link to the source rather than re-hosting it, so you always get the current edition. Check the edition against the syllabus for your exam year.

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.

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