Useful Tips To Crack Your Class 12 Chemistry

Chemistry is a strange subject and it covers a wide range of topics. The subject could start with a simple substance and then move on to subatomic particles or complex polymers. Now cracking this could turn out to be challenging. We bring you some tips on how to become a better student and score well in CBSE class 12 chemistry. Start by analyzing the CBSE Class 12 Chemistry here.

Marking Scheme for CBSE Class 12 Chemistry

To do well in class 12 chemistry, it is required that you first understand the subject and the marking scheme for it. Depending on that you can plan how to prepare for the exams efficiently. Given here is an overview of the unit-wise marks of the 2018 Question paper:

UNITS	MARKS
Unit - 1	23
Solid State
Solutions
Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Surface Chemistry
Unit - 2	19
General Principles & Processes of Isolation of Elements
p-Block Elements
d & f-Block Elements
Coordination Compounds
Unit -3	28
Haloalkanes & Haloarenes
Alcohols, Phenols & Ethers
Aldehydes, Ketones & Carboxylic Acids
Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Biomolecules
Polymers
Chemistry in Everyday Life
TOTAL	70

Now, once you know which area to focus more on, you can start studying. Meanwhile, you can also find below some tips we have for you.  

Tips to Score Well In CBSE Class 12 Chemistry

To start with, first, you have to ensure that you are thorough with the syllabus. You can plan your study time, as per the marking scheme. At the same time, be sure to be thorough with the basics of the subject. Students who have a very good foundation in CBSE Class 10 Science will find the CBSE Class 12 Chemistry to be easier. This is because part of these topics is covered in class 10 science as well. Here, few tips are given:

• Prepare a study plan as per the syllabus
• Know your weak and strong areas and study accordingly
• Practice a lot using previous year question papers
• Solve NCERT solutions for class 12 chemistry
• Solve sample papers and get acquainted taking exams
• Revise your subject well before the exams
• Self-assess your knowledge gap of a subject

Hope you found this article useful for your exam preparations. For more resources or interactive video lessons for your CBSE class 10 or 12, you can subscribe to BYJU’s YouTube Channel:

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Before you go:

• What you need to write better chemistry notes
• How to revise Physics for IIT-JEE in just one month

What you need to write better chemistry notes (and what not)?

Chemistry is one amazing subject. It begins with just an atom and rises to simple substances and then goes above complex polymers - and then again down to subatomic particles. I have been writing a lot recently on how to read, revise and make notes etc., to help you become a better student. Class chemistry notes aren't always the best solution and if you are aspiring to become a chemistry scholar one day - you must rise above the classroom notes and write your own chemistry notes for the change.

This blog post will cover the main details on how to write better chemistry notes and how to revise those.

What do you need to write chemistry notes?

A notebook

First things first. You will need a notebook and with chemistry you will have to be extremely selective.

Chemistry is, like math, not completely textual and may or may-not contain equations, diagrams and graphs. So it is wise to have an unruled notebook with clear plain papers.

Physical & general chemistry topics can be handled over ruled notebooks as these contain lesser number of equations and more tables & data. Ruled notebooks are easier to be tabled and are more data-friendly. But for overall nature, I can recommend plain-unruled notebooks even for the physical and general chemistry topics.

Black, Red and Blue Pens

I used blue pens to write the texts/articles, red to highlight stuffs and black to draw diagrams and chemical equations. I suggest using three such colors to differentiate blocks and to keep your notes more colorful yet tidy. You may use colored pencils for diagrams, especially those which need to be in 3D - like the three-dimensional shapes of compounds etc..

A printer

This is optional, totally optional. But if you can arrange some prints and stick them to your notebook - you'll be so much better at revision. Using printers you can take printouts of diagrams/shapes that you'll never be able to draw by hand (and neither the exams will require you to). Such can help you clear your concept about a topic, like how a compound looks, how a molecule is really structured etc.

Reference Books

Reference books are very important as inputs from these can make your class notes into world class notes. Buy or rent reference books that are well appreciated by scholars and give those a light read. Reference books aren't just helpful around the note-making process, but these also help you dig deeper about a topic.

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Additionally, keep the periodic table, your class notes and a pencil with you.

Click here to download the periodic table in PDF and keep a print of it.

What do you not need or what you should avoid?

An Opinion

First of all - consider this article as a suggestion but not an opinion while making your own chemistry notes. But you will find people telling you how to revise this and that etcetera. Basically, it's very important to understand that everyone has their own way of studying. Try to stick around with that. Avoid opinions and don't change your roots. Your notebook should be written in a monotonic way. You will be needing opinions and all in your chemistry projects but never in the note-making process.

Too many books

Don't go for too many books. It's recommended to buy only a single book for a subject - generally the one recommended by your class teacher. Too many books can mess up your memorizing process and violate the instructions provided by your teacher. If you want to add another one to your bag, lookout for some good reference books.

Time gaps

When I say, "Your notebook should be written in a monotonic way." - I mean not only the style it's being written - but also considered the flow of writing. If you give too much of time gaps between pages - your writing will worsen and instead of creating a perfect notebook, you may end up with a load of crap. Continuity is important and you should try to complete your notes on time - as much as possible.