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Chemical Bonding — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Chemistry
What Chemical Bonding covers in Maharashtra Board Class 11 Chemistry: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Introduction to Chemical Bonding.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 11 Chemistry · 2026-27
Topics in Chemical Bonding
1
Introduction to Chemical Bonding
- Chemical bonds are forces that hold atoms together in compounds
- Two main types: ionic bonds (electron transfer) and covalent bonds (electron sharing)
- Outermost electrons (valence electrons) participate in bond formation
2
Kossel-Lewis Theory and Octet Rule
- Based on stability of noble gases with 8 valence electrons (octet)
- Atoms lose, gain, or share electrons to achieve noble gas configuration
- Hydrogen and lithium follow duplet rule (2 electrons like helium)
3
Ionic Bonding
- Formed between metals and non-metals with large electronegativity difference
- Complete electron transfer from metal to non-metal
- Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
4
Covalent Bonding and Lewis Structures
- Formed between non-metals by sharing electron pairs
- Each atom contributes one electron to shared pair
- Single, double, and triple bonds possible
Key Concepts
Atoms achieve stability by completing theirFormed by complete transfer of electronsFormed by sharing of electron pairsValence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theoryMixing of atomic orbitals to form
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What are the important topics in Chemical Bonding for Maharashtra Board Class 11 Chemistry?
Key topics in Chemical Bonding include Introduction to Chemical Bonding, Kossel-Lewis Theory and Octet Rule, Ionic Bonding, Covalent Bonding and Lewis Structures. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Chemical Bonding. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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