CBSE 12 Chemistry Board Exam 2020 | New Question Paper Format

TL;DR

Get comprehensive tips on preparing for the class 12 chemistry board exams, including changes in the syllabus and question paper format.

Transcript

as 2020 both exams are approaching here we are with a quick video on how you can ace your class 12 chemistry board exams 2020. a lot of you might be anxious hearing the news of change in question paper format as well as change in syllabus so let's take a sneak peek into the new question paper format and also few special tips that will help you to c... Read More

Key Insights

• 👥 The class 12 chemistry syllabus has undergone slight changes, with the removal of the "Solid State" lesson and the exclusion of group 15 in the p block elements.
• 🔙 The sample question paper format consists of four sections: A, B, C, and D, each with different types and numbers of questions.
• 💁 Tips for success include thorough coverage of NCERT topics, practice with numerical problems and reactions, and solving sample papers.
• ⁉️ Understanding reactions is crucial, as memorizing them may not be sufficient for answering questions on reaction mechanisms.
• ⁉️ The length of answers should align with the weightage of marks allocated to each question.
• 🫠 Good handwriting is important to ensure that the examiner can read the answers.
• 🏮 Revision of all learned topics and solving ample sample papers are essential for success.

Questions & Answers

Q: What changes were made to the class 12 chemistry syllabus?

The "Solid State" lesson has been removed, and only group 16, 17, and 18 are required to be studied in the p block elements. The rest of the syllabus remains unchanged.

Q: What are the different sections in the sample question paper format?

The sample question paper format consists of four sections: A, B, C, and D. Section A has 20 one-mark questions, section B has 7 two-mark questions, section C has 7 three-mark questions, and section D has 3 five-mark questions.

Q: What kind of questions can be expected in section A?

Section A may have multiple-choice questions (MCQs), passage reading questions, one-word or one-liner questions, and assertion-reasoning questions. Assertion-reasoning questions require analyzing two statements and determining their relationship.

Q: What topics can be expected in section D?

Section D includes long answer questions with subparts. It may cover numerical problems, reaction mechanisms, and concept-based questions from physical and inorganic chemistry.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The syllabus for class 12 chemistry has undergone slight changes, with the removal of the "Solid State" lesson and the exclusion of group 15 in the p block elements.

• The sample question paper format consists of four sections (A, B, C, and D) with varying numbers of questions and marks allocated to each section.

• Tips for success in the exams include thorough coverage of NCERT topics, practicing numerical problems, understanding reactions instead of memorizing them, and solving sample papers.