Science is one of the most interesting subjects, if one masters it. Because the Class X Board exams are designed to clarify students’ basics by assessing them on their core aspects, it’s critical to get a thorough understanding of the subject. In this blog, we have provided the class 10th science syllabus.
CBSE Class 10 Science Syllabus
CBSE class 10 science syllabus is given as follows:
Chapters | Topics | Marks |
Chemical Substances-Nature and Behaviour |
|
25 |
World of Living |
|
23 |
Natural Phenomena |
|
12 |
Electric Current & Magnetic Effects |
|
13 |
Natural Resources |
|
07 |
Total | 80 | |
Internal Assessment | 20 | |
Grand Total | 100 |
CBSE Class 10th Science Practical Syllabus
CBSE class 10th science practical syllabus is given as follows:
Chemistry
- Finding the pH
- Dilute Hydrochloric Acid
- Dilute NaOH solution
- Dilute Ethanoic Acid solution
- Dilute Hydrogen Carbonate solution
2. Performing and observing the following reactions
- Combination reaction
- Decomposition reaction
- Displacement reaction
- Double displacement reaction
3. Observing the action of Zn, Fe, Cu and Al metals on the following salt solutions
- ZnSO4(aq)
- FeSO4(aq)
- CuSO4(aq)
- Al2 (SO4)3(aq)
Physics
- Studying the dependence of potential difference (V) across a resistor on the current (I) passing through it and determine its resistance.
- Determination of the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in series and parallel.
Biology
- Preparing a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.
- Study of the following properties of acetic acid (ethanoic acid)
- Odour
- Solubility in water
- Effect on litmus
- Reaction with Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
NCERT Syllabus For Class 10 Science
Following is given the NCERT syllabus for class 10th science:
Unit | Topics | Marks |
Chemical Substances – Nature and Behaviour |
|
25 |
World Of Living |
|
23 |
Natural Phenomena |
|
12 |
How Things Work |
|
13 |
Natural Resources |
|
07 |
Total | 80 | |
Internal Assessment | 20 | |
Grand Total | 100 |
NCERT Class 10th Science Practical Syllabus
CBSE class 10th science practical syllabus is given as follows:
Chemistry
- A. Finding the pH of the following samples by using pH paper/universal indicator:
- Dilute Hydrochloric Acid
- Dilute NaOH solution
- Dilute Ethanoic Acid solution
- Lemon juice
- Water
- Dilute Hydrogen Carbonate solution
B. Studying the properties of acids and bases (HCl & NaOH) on the basis of their reaction with:
- Litmus solution (Blue/Red)
- Zinc metal
- Solid sodium carbonate
- Performing and observing the following reactions and classifying them into:
- Combination reaction
- Decomposition reaction
- Displacement reaction
- Double displacement reaction
(i) Action of water on quick lime
(ii) Action of heat on ferrous sulphate crystals
(iii) Iron nails kept in copper sulphate solution
(iv) Reaction between sodium sulphate and barium chloride solutions
- Observing the action of Zn, Fe, Cu and Al metals on the following salt solutions:
- ZnSO4 (aq)
- FeSO4 (aq)
- CuSO4 (aq)
- Al2 (SO4)3 (aq)
- Arranging Zn, Fe, Cu and Al (metals) in the decreasing order of reactivity based on the above result.
- Experimentally show that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration.
- Study of the following properties of acetic acid (ethanoic acid):
- odour
- solubility in water
- effect on litmus
- reaction with Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate
- Study of the comparative cleaning capacity of a sample of soap in soft and hard water.
Physics
- Studying the dependence of potential difference (V) across a resistor on the current (I) passing through it and determine its resistance. Also plotting a graph between V and I.
- Determination of the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in series and parallel.
- Determination of the focal length of concave mirror & convex lens by obtaining the image of a distant object.
- Tracing the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass slab for different angles of incidence. Measure the angle of incidence, angle of refraction, angle of emergence and interpret the result.
- Tracing the path of the rays of light through a glass prism.
- Finding the image distance for varying object distances in case of a convex lens and drawing corresponding ray diagrams to show the nature of the image formed.
Biology
- Studying binary fission in Amoeba & budding in yeast and Hydra with the help of prepared slides.
- Preparing a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.
- Identification of the different parts of an embryo of a dicot seed (Pea, gram or red kidney bean).