Santosh Raut

Before we explore techniques to enhance your chemistry recall, let's discuss the various mindsets prevalent among students. These mindsets can be likened to those of characters from the popular movie "3 Idiots": Chatur Rama Limgan, Raju Rastogi, and Rancho. While the film offers numerous positive messages, it has also fostered some negative perceptions among us.

I used to follow the idea that grasping concepts is better than just memorizing facts. So, before my 10th standard, I wasn't keen on memorizing information for exams. Unlike many of my peers who wrote down long scripts and memorized them before giving speeches, I preferred to speak without notes, relying on my understanding of the topic.

Later, as I delved deeper into the study of behavior, mind, and the body, my beliefs underwent a complete transformation. What I discovered is that within our body resides an organ called the brain. Within this brain, we perform two primary functions: feeding it information and feeding it experiences. Regardless of what we feed our brain, it ultimately transforms into a memory. Without memory, who are we? What are we? Blank!!!

So, the real question isn't whether we should understand or memorize things. The crux of the matter is that, no matter our approach, we're inevitably engaging our memory. Therefore, the question we should be asking is: What's the most efficient way to achieve maximum productivity in minimal time? This may go against the conditioning of our brain that we've all have experienced.

Now, consider this: Have you ever noticed someone exerting tremendous effort but failing to yield results, while another achieves great success with minimal effort? If you had to choose between the two, which would you pick? If you're driven by ego, you might opt for the hardworking individual, seeking validation through effort. However, if you're logical, you'd likely choose the latter, recognizing that ultimate success is the end goal.

When it comes to Chemistry, let's face it: memorization is your best bet for getting stuff done efficiently. So, first things first, check out the syllabus. Take a peek at all the chapters and subchapters to get a feel for what you need to cover. Your mission? Nail those topics and keep them locked in your brain until exam day rolls around.

Next up, gather up about 10-15 past question papers and see which topics keep popping up. In Organic Chemistry, don't even think about skipping any chemical reactions. You never know what might show up on the test. Ideally, you want to be the Organic Chemistry guru, knowing every nook and cranny of the subject.

For Inorganic Chemistry, make sure you've got the lowdown on naming chemical processes, extraction methods, ores, and all that jazz about metals and non-metals. In Physical Chemistry, it's all about understanding how to derive formulas, tackling numerical problems, and knowing your definitions and properties.

Now, here's the secret sauce: spend some time every day exploring "Chemistry in Our Daily Life". And don't forget to keep an eye out for those sneaky patterns in past papers. To make sure those chemical equations in Organic Chemistry stick, write them out in your notebook every day and give them a once-over regularly. It might take up 40-45 minutes of your day, but trust me, it's worth it when you see your grades soar.

Oh, and here's a heads up: forgetting to jot down those chemical equations in Organic Chemistry can cost you dearly. But if you include them, you're practically guaranteed to score big, even if you're not 100% clear on the topic. If you've followed them all properly, "A-A+" is a low-hanging fruit. 

And hey, we've got you covered with a killer list of all the chemical reactions you'll need for both Organic and Inorganic chemistry in our class 12 notes. They're just a download away in PDF format. So, go ahead and make the most of your study time!

Good Luck broksis!