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	Chemical reactions Acids, bases and salts Metals and nonmetals Carbon compounds Periodic classification of elements	25
World of Living	Life processes, Control and coordination in animals and plants, Reproduction, Heredity and Evolution	23
Natural Phenomena	Reflection of light, Refraction; Laws of refraction, Dispersion of light Defects of vision and their corrections	12
Electric Current & Magnetic Effects	Electric current Ohm’s law Potential difference Interrelation between P, V, I and R Series & Parallel combination of resistors & capacitors Fleming’s Left-Hand Rule Electric Motor Alternating current: frequency of AC. Advantage of AC over DC	13
Natural Resources	Sources of energy Eco-system Coal and Petroleum conservation Environmental problems Water harvesting Ozone depletion Forest and wildlife	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	Chemical reactions Acids, bases and salts Metals and nonmetals Carbon compounds Periodic classification of elements	25
World Of Living	Life processes Control and coordination in animals and plants Reproduction Heredity and Evolution	23
Natural Phenomena	Reflection Refraction Human eye	12
How Things Work	Effects of current Magnetic effects of current	13
Natural Resources	Sources of energy Our environment Management of 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).