ACT Chemistry Syllabus1.
ACT Acids and Bases - Definitions of acids and bases
- Acid-base reactions and their balancing
- pH scale and calculations
- Properties of acids and bases
- Acid-base indicators
- Neutralization reactions
2.
ACT Matter - Atomic structure and the periodic table
- Chemical bonding and molecular structure
- States of matter and their properties
- Physical and chemical changes
- Stoichiometry and mole concepts
- Solutions and their properties
3.
ACT Kinetics and Equilibria - Reaction rates and factors affecting them
- Rate laws and rate constant calculations
- Collision theory and activation energy
- Chemical equilibrium and equilibrium constant
- Le Chatelier's principle
- Solubility product constant and precipitation reactions
4.
ACT Nuclear Chemistry - Atomic structure and isotopes
- Nuclear reactions and radioactive decay
- Half-life calculations
- Nuclear fission and fusion
- Applications of nuclear chemistry
5.
ACT Organic Chemistry - Organic compounds and their classification
- Functional groups and their properties
- Nomenclature of organic compounds
- Isomerism and stereochemistry
- Organic reactions and mechanisms
- Introduction to organic synthesis
6.
ACT Hydrocarbons - Alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes
- Properties and reactions of hydrocarbons
- Combustion reactions
- Aromatic hydrocarbons
7.
ACT Haloalkanes and Haloarenes - Halogenation reactions
- Nucleophilic substitution reactions
- Elimination reactions
- Stereochemistry of haloalkanes and haloarenes
8.
ACT Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acid - Properties and reactions of alcohols
- Phenols and their properties
- Ethers and their reactions
- Aldehydes and ketones
- Carboxylic acids and their derivatives
9.
ACT Amines - Properties and reactions of amines
- Basicity and acidity of amines
- Amides and their properties
10.
ACT Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins - Structure and properties of amino acids
- Peptide bond formation and peptide synthesis
- Protein structure and function
11.
ACT Enzymes - Enzyme structure and catalysis
- Enzyme kinetics and inhibition
- Factors affecting enzyme activity
12.
ACT Carbohydrates and Glycobiology - Structure and functions of carbohydrates
- Monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides
- Glycolysis and other carbohydrate metabolism pathways
13.
ACT Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids - Structure and functions of nucleotides
- DNA and RNA structure
- DNA replication and transcription
- Protein synthesis and translation
14.
ACT Lipids - Structure and properties of lipids
- Fatty acids, triglycerides, and phospholipids
- Lipid metabolism and energy storage
Note: The above syllabus covers the major topics that are typically included in the ACT Chemistry exam. It is important to refer to official ACT guidelines and practice materials for a more detailed and comprehensive understanding of the exam content.
This course is helpful for the following exams: ACT