11-Days Study Plan: Atomic Structure | Chemistry for JEE Main & Advanced PDF Download

Introduction

• Atomic Structure is a fundamental chapter that forms the basis for understanding chemistry and physics at the microscopic level.
• This study plan is designed to help students master the key concepts through a balanced approach of reading, watching, and practicing.
• Comprehensive resources including detailed documents, engaging videos, and targeted tests are incorporated to ensure thorough preparation and deep understanding.

Chapter Overview

• History and Discovery of Subatomic Particles
• Electromagnetic Radiation: Wave and Particle Nature
• Atomic Models: Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr
• Atomic Spectrum and Hydrogen Spectrum
• Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
• Electronic Configuration and Principles Governing Orbital Filling
• Quantum Numbers, Orbitals, and Their Shapes
• Dual Nature of Matter and Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
• Important Formulas and Summary Notes
• Practice Tests and Revision

Study Plan

Day 1: History and Discovery of Subatomic Particles

• Read Discovery of Subatomic Particles: Electron, Proton & Neutron
• Watch History of Atoms
• Make detailed notes summarizing the discovery timeline and significance of each particle.

Day 2: Electromagnetic Radiation – Wave and Particle Nature

• Study Electromagnetic Radiation: Wave & Particle Nature
• Watch related video on Detailed Explanation: Atomic Structure focusing on radiation concepts
• Attempt related questions from notes for active recall.

Day 3: Atomic Models – Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford

• Read Atomic Models: Dalton, Thomson & Rutherford
• Watch Atomic Structure in One Shot (NCERT) for conceptual clarity
• Summarize each model's key points and limitations in your notes.

Day 4: Atomic Spectrum and Bohr’s Model

• Read Atomic Spectrum & Bohr's Model of Hydrogen Atom
• Watch Atomic Spectrum and Hydrogen Spectrum
• Attempt practice questions related to Bohr’s Model to reinforce understanding.

Day 5: Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom

• Read Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom
• Watch Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom
• Take the test Quantum Mechanical Model of an Atom to evaluate your understanding.

Day 6: Electronic Configuration and Orbital Energies

• Study Electronic Configuration of Atoms
• Read Energies of Orbitals & Filling of Orbitals
• Watch video on Aufbau's Principle, Pauli's Exclusion Principle & Hund's Principle

Day 7: Quantum Numbers, Orbitals and Their Shapes

• Read Quantum Numbers, Orbitals & Their Shapes
• Watch Orbitals
• Take the test Quantum Numbers & Electronic Configuration to practice.

Day 8: Dual Nature of Matter and Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle

• Read Dual Nature of Matter & Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
• Watch videos on De Broglie Wavelength and Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
• Attempt the test Dual Behaviour of Matter, Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle

Day 9: Important Formulas and NCERT Solutions

• Review Important Formulas: Atomic Structure
• Study NCERT Solutions: Structure of Atom
• Read Important Notes: Structure of Atom for a concise summary.

Day 10: Practice Tests and Application

• Attempt Test: Electromagnetic radiation, Bohr model
• Take Atomic Structure- 1 and Atomic Structure- 2 tests for comprehensive practice
• Try the JEE Advanced Previous Year Questions (2018 - 2024): Structure of Atom document for advanced application

Day 11: Revision and Mock Practice

• Review all notes made during the study plan.
• Revisit key documents and videos as needed to clarify doubts.
• Take the final mock test Electronic configuration, Quantum Mechanical Model to assess overall understanding.
• Focus on weak areas identified during tests and revise accordingly.

Important Links

• Discovery of Subatomic Particles: Electron, Proton & Neutron
• Electromagnetic Radiation: Wave & Particle Nature
• Atomic Models: Dalton, Thomson & Rutherford
• Atomic Spectrum & Bohr's Model of Hydrogen Atom
• Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom
• Electronic Configuration of Atoms
• Quantum Numbers, Orbitals & Their Shapes
• Dual Nature of Matter & Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
• Important Formulas: Atomic Structure
• NCERT Solutions: Structure of Atom