NCERT Books for Class 11 Chemistry (2025-26)

Shivani PooniaUpdated on 18 Aug 2025, 06:37 PM IST

Do you know why elements react, what makes ice melt faster by sprinkling salt, how elements form bonds to create compounds, or why ice floats over water? The answer to all these questions lies in NCERT Books for Class 11 Chemistry 2025-26. From the air we breathe to the chemicals used in explosive reactions, Chemistry is everywhere around us. This Chemistry textbook introduces students to the foundational concepts like chemical bonding, atomic structure, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium and introduction to organic chemistry.

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NCERT Books of Class 11 Chemistry 2025-26 (Chapter-wise)
NCERT Books Class 11 Chemistry Chapter breakdown
How to Download Free NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Textbook PDF?
Download NCERT Books of Class 11 Chemistry
Best Reference Books for Class 11 Chemistry
NCERT Solutions For Class 11 Chemistry
NCERT Books for Class 11 Subject Wise

NCERT Books for class 11 Chemistry

NCERT Books for Class 11 are important not only for CBSE and other state board exams but also for competitive exams. NCERT Books are written in a systematic way that includes explanations,diagrams and questions for practice. To perform well in exams, students should refer to NCERT solutions, designed by our subject experts in a very comprehensive and systematic way. In this article, students are going to learn about the topics and chapters covered in the Class 11 Chemistry NCERT Book 2025-26. Scroll down to learn more.

NCERT Books of Class 11 Chemistry 2025-26 (Chapter-wise)

Download NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Book PDF, designed as per the latest CBSE curriculum. These books are available in a chapter-wise pdf format to help students study in a systematic and efficient manner

Chapter Name	English Medium	Hindi Medium
Chapter 1	Some Basic Concept Of Chemistry	रसायन विज्ञान की कुछ मूल अवधारणाएँ
Chapter 2	Structure Of Atom	परमाणु की संरचना
Chapter 3	Classification Of Elements And Periodicity Of Properties	तत्त्वों का वर्गीकरण एवं गुणधर्मों में आवर्तिता
Chapter 4	Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure	रासायनिक आबंधन तथा आण्विक संरचना
Chapter 5	Thermodynamics	ऊष्मागतिकी
Chapter 6	Equilibrium	साम्यावस्था
Chapter 7	Redox Reaction	अपचयोपचय अभिक्रियाएँ
Chapter 8	Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques	कार्बनिक रसायन : कुछ आधारभूत सिद्धांत तथा तकनीकें
Chapter 9	Hydrocarbons	हाइड्रोकार्बन

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NCERT Books Class 11 Chemistry Chapter breakdown

Given below the detailed chapter-wise breakdown of the Class 11 Chemistry NCERT Book 2025–26.

Chapter name	Important topics
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry	1.1 Importance of chemistry 1.2 Nature of matter 1.3 Properties of matter and their measurement 1.4 Uncertainty in measurement 1.5 Laws of chemical combination 1.6 Dalton's atomic theory 1.7 Atomic and molecular mass 1.8 Mole concept and molar mass 1.9 Percentage composition 1.10 Stoichiometry and stoichiometric calculations
Structure Of Atom	2.1 Discovery of sub atomic particles 2.2 Atomic model 2.3 Developments leading to the Bohr model of atom 2.4 Bohr model for hydrogen atom 2.5 Towards quantum mechanical model of atom 2.6 Quantum mechanical model of atom
Classification Of Elements And Periodicity Of Properties	3.1 Why do we need to classify elements 3.2 Genesis of periodic classification 3.3 Modern periodic law and the present form of periodic table 3.4 Nomenclature of elements with atomic number >100 3.5 Electronic configuration of elements and the perioduc table 3.6 Electronic configuration and types of elements 3.7 Periodic trends in properties of eements
Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure	4.1 Kossel lewis approach to chemical bonding 4.2 Ionic and electrovalent bond 4.3 Bond parameters 4.4 VSEPR theory 4.5 Valence bond theory 4.6 Hybridisation 4.7 Molecular orbital theory 4.8 Bonding in some homonuclear diatomic molecules 4.9 Hydrogen bonding
Thermodynamics	5.1 Thermodynamic terms 5.2 Applications 5.3 Measurement of $Δ U$ and $Δ H$ : Calorimetry 5.4 Enthalpies for different types of reaction 5.5 Enthalpies for different types of reaction 5.6 Spontaneity 5.7 Gibbs energy change and Equilibrium
Equilibrium	6.1 Equilibrium in physical process 6.2 Equilibrium in Chemical process- Dynamic equilibrium 6.3 Laws of chemical equilibrium and equilibrium constant 6.4 Homogeneous equilibrium 6.5 Heterogeneous equilibrium 6.6 Applications of equilibrium constant 6.7 Relationship between K,Q and G 6.8 Factors affecting equilibria 6.9 Ionic equilibrium in solution 6.10 Acids, Bases and Salts 6.11 Ionisation of acids and bases 6.12 Buffer solution 6.13 Solubility equilibria and sparingly soluble salts
Redox Reaction	7.1 Classical ideas of redox reactions - Oxidation and Reduction reaction 7.2 Redox reaction in terms of electron transfer reaction 7.3 Oxidation number 7.4 Redox reactions and electrode processes
Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques	8.1 General introduction 8.2 Tetravalence of carbon 8.3 Structural representation of organic compounds 8.4 Classification of organic compounds 8.5 Nomenclature of organic compounds 8.6 Isomerism 8.7 Fundamental concept of organic reaction mechanism 8.8 Methods of purification of organic compounds 8.9 Qualitative analysis of organic compounds 8.10 Quantitative analysis
Hydrocarbons	9.1 Classification 9.2 Alkanes 9.3 Alkenes 9.4 Alkynes 9.5 Aromatic hydrocarbon 9.6 Carcinogenicity and toxicity

How to Download Free NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Textbook PDF?

Download NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Book 2025–26 PDF, by following the steps given below. These Books are officially released by NCERT and can be easily downloaded in PDF format.

Go to the official website, https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php
Select your class and subject from the provided options.
Now, you are supposed to choose the name of the book.
Click on the “Go” button.
A list of chapters will appear, and you can download the individual chapters in PDF format.
Click on the chapter-wise links and download the NCERT Books for Class 11 Chemistry 2025-26 PDF for each chapter separately
Once downloaded, you can access the textbook offline anytime for easy reference and study

Download NCERT Books of Class 11 Chemistry

Download NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Book PDF, form the links given below. These books are aligned with the updated CBSE syllabus for both school exams and competitive exams.

Download	NCERT 11th Chemistry Book - Part 1
Download	NCERT 11th Chemistry Book - Part 2

NCERT Books for Class 11 Chemistry Part 1 look like the image given below:

NCERT Books for Class 11 Chemistry Part 1

NCERT Books for Class 11 Chemistry Part 2 are shown in the image below:

NCERT Books for Class 11 Chemistry Part 2

Best Reference Books for Class 11 Chemistry

Students can follow the books given below for CBSE boards and competitive exams

NCERT Chemistry Class 11 Part 1 & Part 2
S. Chand’s Chemistry by Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur
Pradeep’s New Course Chemistry
Modern ABC of Chemistry

For Competitive Exams (JEE/NEET)

Physical Chemistry	Organic Chemistry	Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon	Organic Chemistry by O.P. Tandon	Concise Inorganic Chemistry by J.D. Lee
Physical Chemistry by R.C. Mukherjee (for numericals)	Organic Chemistry by M.S. Chouhan (JEE-focused problems)	VK Jaiswal for practice questions (JEE-focused)

NCERT Solutions For Class 11 Chemistry

Below are links to access solutions for all chapters from NCERT Books for Class 11 Chemistry, designed to help you strengthen your understanding of key concepts, these solutions are aligned with the latest syllabus.

NCERT solutions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 1 Some basic concepts of Chemistry

NCERT solutions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 2 Structure of Atom

NCERT solutions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 3 Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties

NCERT solutions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 4 Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

NCERT solutions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 5 Thermodynamics

NCERT solutions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 6 Equilibrium

NCERT solutions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 7 Redox Reaction

NCERT solutions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 8 Organic chemistry- some basic principles and techniques

NCERT solutions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 9 Hydrocarbons

NCERT Books for Class 11 Subject Wise

Students can access other NCERT books here by clicking on the links provided below:

NCERT Books for Class 11 Hindi	NCERT Books for Class 11 Maths
NCERT Books for Class 11 Biology	NCERT Books for Class 11 Physics
NCERT Books for Class 11 English

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What topics are covered in the NCERT Books for Class 11 Chemistry Part 1 and Part 2

The NCERT Books for Class 11 Chemistry 2025-26 covers a range of topics, including basic concepts of chemistry, structure of atoms, classification of elements and periodicity in properties, chemical bonding, and thermodynamics etc.

Q: Can I use NCERT Class 11 Chemistry PDF on my mobile device?

Yes, the NCERT Class 11 Chemistry PDF can be accessed and downloaded on various devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and computers.

Q: How many NCERT books are in class 11 chemistry?

For class 11 chemistry, NCERT publishes two books named Part 1 and Part 2

Q: What is the NCERT Books for Class 11 Chemistry 2025-26?

The NCERT Books for Class 11 Chemistry 2025-26 are a comprehensive educational resource designed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training for students in India. It covers the fundamental concepts of chemistry as per the curriculum prescribed for Class 11.

Q: How can I download the Download NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Book 2025-26 PDF?

You can Download NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Book 2025-26 PDF from the official NCERT website. They provide NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Book PDF, which can be easily accessed and downloaded without any cost.

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