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Key Facts: Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Chemistry Exam

10:00–1:15

Official March 2026 HSE+2 theory sitting window including reading/verification time (dge.tn.gov.in timetable)

DGE TN HSE+2 March 2026 public examination timetable

35/100

Minimum pass mark per subject under the HSE new pattern, subject to theory/practical floor rules

DGE HSE_E.pdf scheme of examination

3 hours

Approximate theory writing duration after reading and particulars verification in the public exam schedule

DGE TN HSE+2 March 2026 timetable

DGE TN

Administered by the Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai, for Tamil Nadu State Board Higher Secondary

dge.tn.gov.in

SCERT syllabus

Class 12 textbooks and syllabus prescribed by SCERT / School Education Department (Samacheer Kalvi)

DGE HSE scheme — syllabus prescribed by SCERT/DSE

English MCQ bank

This practice set is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not the official mixed written paper

OpenExamPrep practice-content policy

₹150/₹200

School exam fee band for groups without/with practical subjects plus certificate/service charges (concessions apply)

DGE HSE_E.pdf school candidate fee table

March 2026

HSE Second Year public theory examinations scheduled 2–26 March 2026 with practicals 9–14 February 2026

DGE TN official timetable PDF 04.11.2025

Free English MCQ practice for Tamil Nadu HSE +2 Chemistry (DGE). Official paper is mixed written theory on the Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 syllabus — this bank is a study adaptation, not a format simulation.

Sample Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Chemistry Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to review concepts for the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Chemistry exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Molality of a solution is defined as the number of moles of solute dissolved in:
A.1 L of solution
B.1 kg of solution
C.1 kg of solvent
D.1 L of solvent
Explanation: Molality (m) = moles of solute / mass of solvent in kg. Unlike molarity, it depends on solvent mass and is temperature-independent.
2Which concentration unit does not change with temperature?
A.Molarity
B.Normality
C.Molality
D.Volume percent
Explanation: Molality is based on mass of solvent, which is temperature-independent. Units that use volume change with temperature.
3A solution is prepared by dissolving 5.85 g of NaCl (M = 58.5 g mol⁻¹) in water to make 250 mL of solution. The molarity is:
A.0.10 M
B.0.20 M
C.0.40 M
D.0.50 M
Explanation: n = 5.85/58.5 = 0.10 mol. V = 0.250 L. M = n/V = 0.10/0.250 = 0.40 mol L⁻¹.
4According to Raoult’s law for a binary ideal solution of volatile liquids, the partial vapour pressure of component A is:
A.p_A = p_A° × x_A
B.p_A = p_A° / x_A
C.p_A = p_A° + x_A
D.p_A = p_A° − x_A
Explanation: Raoult’s law: partial vapour pressure of a volatile component equals its pure-component vapour pressure times its mole fraction: p_A = p_A° · x_A.
5A 0.1 m aqueous solution of a non-volatile non-electrolyte freezes at −0.186 °C. If K_f of water is 1.86 K kg mol⁻¹, the van ’t Hoff factor i is approximately:
A.0.5
B.1.0
C.1.5
D.2.0
Explanation: ΔT_f = i · K_f · m ⇒ 0.186 = i · 1.86 · 0.1 ⇒ i = 1.0. A non-electrolyte that neither associates nor dissociates has i = 1.
6Osmotic pressure of a 0.01 M solution of a non-electrolyte at 27 °C is (R = 0.0821 L atm mol⁻¹ K⁻¹):
A.0.0821 atm
B.0.246 atm
C.0.492 atm
D.2.46 atm
Explanation: π = CRT = (0.01)(0.0821)(300) = 0.2463 atm ≈ 0.246 atm.
7In a body-centred cubic (bcc) unit cell, the number of atoms per unit cell is:
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
Explanation: A bcc cell has 8 corner atoms (8 × 1/8 = 1) plus 1 body-centred atom, so Z = 2.
8For a face-centred cubic lattice with edge length a, the atomic radius r satisfies:
A.4r = a√3
B.4r = a√2
C.2r = a
D.4r = a
Explanation: In fcc, atoms touch along the face diagonal: face diagonal = 4r = a√2, so r = a√2/4.
9Schottky defect in an ionic crystal is characterised by:
A.Missing cation–anion pair with overall electroneutrality retained
B.Cation displaced to an interstitial site
C.Extra anion in interstitial site only
D.Electron trapped in an anion vacancy only
Explanation: A Schottky defect is a stoichiometric vacancy pair (cation and anion vacancies in equal numbers) so the crystal remains electrically neutral. Density decreases.
10The packing efficiency of a face-centred cubic (ccp) structure is approximately:
A.52%
B.68%
C.74%
D.100%
Explanation: For fcc/ccp, packing efficiency ≈ 74% (Z = 4, a = 2√2 r). This is the densest packing for equal spheres.

About the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Chemistry Exam

Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Chemistry is the Class 12 public examination subject paper in Chemistry under DGE Tamil Nadu. It assesses SCERT/Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 learning outcomes for this subject. Official assessment is a mixed written theory paper (with practical and internal components where applicable) totaling 100 marks per subject. Theory with practical; QPs commonly in Tamil/English (and additional media for major science subjects per DGE). Use this free English MCQ bank to build concept fluency before the March public exams.

Exam sponsor: Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Official Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year (+2) public examination paper in Chemistry, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. March 2026 theory window: 02.03.2026–26.03.2026; practical window for +2: 09.02.2026–14.02.2026 (official timetable). Each theory sitting runs 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. including question-paper reading and particulars verification (about 3 hours writing after reading). For subjects with practical: theory is commonly assessed out of 70 marks (minimum 15 in theory) with practical attendance required, internal assessment contributing to the 100-mark subject total. Official assessment is mixed written format (short/long/structured items per the year's blueprint), not pure MCQ. Theory with practical; QPs commonly in Tamil/English (and additional media for major science subjects per DGE). Syllabus and textbooks are prescribed by SCERT / Director of School Education (Samacheer Kalvi Class 12). This site's bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concept fluency — not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for writing, practical, project, or oral evidence.

Time Limit

Official theory sitting 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. (about 3 hours writing after reading/verification) per March 2026 DGE timetable

Passing Score

Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: theory minimum 15/70 and must appear for practical for practical-bearing subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.

Exam / Certification Fees

School candidates: DGE HSE scheme lists examination fee ₹200 for groups with practical subjects, plus Mark Certificate ₹20 and Service Charges ₹5 (Tamil-medium candidates and notified concession categories are often fee-exempt). Private (H) candidates: per-subject fees as notified (scheme text commonly cites subject + registration/mark/service components). Confirm current-session circulars on dge.tn.gov.in — fee tables can be updated by notification.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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30%

Physical Chemistry

Solutions, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, surface chemistry concepts in the Class 12 TN text.

30%

Inorganic Chemistry

p-block, d- and f-block, coordination compounds, and metallurgy topics as in Samacheer Kalvi.

40%

Organic Chemistry

Haloalkanes/arenes, alcohols/phenols/ethers, carbonyls, carboxylic acids, amines, biomolecules, polymers, and chemistry in everyday life.

Preparing for the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Chemistry Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: theory minimum 15/70 and must appear for practical for practical-bearing subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.
  • Assessment: Official Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year (+2) public examination paper in Chemistry, administered by DGE Tamil Nadu. March 2026 theory window: 02.03.2026–26.03.2026; practical window for +2: 09.02.2026–14.02.2026 (official timetable). Each theory sitting runs 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. including question-paper reading and particulars verification (about 3 hours writing after reading). For subjects with practical: theory is commonly assessed out of 70 marks (minimum 15 in theory) with practical attendance required, internal assessment contributing to the 100-mark subject total. Official assessment is mixed written format (short/long/structured items per the year's blueprint), not pure MCQ. Theory with practical; QPs commonly in Tamil/English (and additional media for major science subjects per DGE). Syllabus and textbooks are prescribed by SCERT / Director of School Education (Samacheer Kalvi Class 12). This site's bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concept fluency — not an official translation, format simulation, or substitute for writing, practical, project, or oral evidence.
  • Time limit: Official theory sitting 10:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. (about 3 hours writing after reading/verification) per March 2026 DGE timetable
  • Exam / certification fees: School candidates: DGE HSE scheme lists examination fee ₹200 for groups with practical subjects, plus Mark Certificate ₹20 and Service Charges ₹5 (Tamil-medium candidates and notified concession categories are often fee-exempt). Private (H) candidates: per-subject fees as notified (scheme text commonly cites subject + registration/mark/service components). Confirm current-session circulars on dge.tn.gov.in — fee tables can be updated by notification. Official sources

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Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Chemistry: Suggested Study Strategy

1Study from the current SCERT / Samacheer Kalvi Class 12 Chemistry textbooks and the year's model question paper pattern released for DGE public exams.
2Practise both conceptual MCQs and the official long/short answer formats; this bank cannot replace writing or practical skill evidence.
3For calculation-heavy units, rework numerical problems with units and significant figures as used in the textbook examples.
4Use the official timetable to plan revision around your specific Part I / II / III sitting dates.
5After each practice set, log weak topic areas (by unit) and re-read those textbook chapters before retesting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tamil Nadu HSE Second Year Chemistry exam?

It is the official Class 12 (Higher Secondary Second Year / +2) public examination paper in Chemistry, conducted by the Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu, under the State Board / Samacheer Kalvi syllabus.

How long is the official theory paper?

The March 2026 timetable schedules each theory sitting from 10:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., including question-paper reading and candidate particulars verification before the main writing period.

What is the passing score?

Minimum 35 out of 100 per subject overall under the new 600-mark HSE pattern (HSE_E.pdf), with additional floors: theory minimum 15/70 and must appear for practical for practical-bearing subjects. Confirm the current DGE result rules for your candidate category.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official paper?

No. Official papers use mixed written formats (and practicals where applicable). These 100 questions are an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for knowledge and judgment practice only.

Where can I find the official timetable and scheme?

Download the public examination timetable and HSE scheme documents from the Directorate of Government Examinations website (dge.tn.gov.in), including the March 2026 HSE+2 timetable PDF.