The basic objective of preparing this study material is to familiarize the beginners to perform the following:

Write the symbols of various elements, formulae of elements and compounds and their names and vice-versa
Describe the elements in terms of symbols, compounds in terms of formulae and chemical reactions in terms chemical equation or ionic equations
Write chemical equations from the world equations and vice-versa
Balance chemical equation (both molecular and ionic) by various methods
Name Acids, Bases and Salts from their formulae and vice-versa
Name simple organic compounds on the basis of IUPAC recommendations
Test their understanding by working out a large number of questions included in the text