CBSE 10 Science
Syllabus
Chapter 1 – Chemical Reactions and Equations
Chemical Reaction
Chemical Equation
Reactants
Products
Balanced Chemical Equation
Law of conservation of mass
Types of chemical reaction
Rancidity
Corrosion
Chapter 2 – Acids, Bases and Salts
Their definitions in terms of furnishing of H+ and OH ions
General properties, examples and uses, the concept of pH scale (Definition relating to logarithm not required)
The importance of pH in everyday life
Preparation and uses of Sodium Hydroxide
Bleaching powder
Baking soda
Washing soda and Plaster of Paris.
Chapter 3 – Metals and Non-metals
Properties of metals and non-metals
Reactivity series
Formation and properties of ionic compounds.
Chapter 4 – Carbon and Its Compounds
Covalent bonding in carbon compounds
Versatile nature of carbon
Homologous series
Nomenclature of carbon compounds containing functional groups (halogens, alcohol, ketones, aldehydes, alkanes, and alkynes)
The difference between saturated hydrocarbons and unsaturated hydrocarbons
Chemical properties of carbon compounds (combustion, oxidation, addition, and substitution reaction).
Ethanol and Ethanoic acid (only properties and uses), soaps and detergents.
Chapter 5 – Life Processes
The basic concept of nutrition
Respiration
Transport, and excretion in plants and animals.
Chapter 6 – Control and Coordination
Tropic movements in plants
Introduction of plant hormones
Control and co-ordination in animals
Nervous system
Voluntary, involuntary and reflex action
Chemical co-ordination: animal hormones.
Chapter 7 – How Do Organisms Reproduce?
Reproduction in animals and plants (asexual and sexual)
Reproductive health-need and methods of family planning
Safe sex vs HIV/AIDS
Childbearing and women’s health
Chapter 8 – Heredity and Evolution
Heredity
Mendel’s contribution
Laws for inheritance of traits: Sex determination: brief introduction
Basic concepts of evolution.
Chapter 9 – Light Reflection and Refraction
Reflection of light by curved surfaces
Images formed by spherical mirrors
The center of curvature
Principal axis
Principal focus
Focal length
Mirror formula (Derivation not required)
Magnification
Refraction of light by the spherical lens
Image formed by spherical lenses
Lens formula (Derivation not required)
Magnification.
Chapter 10 – Human Eye and Colourful World
Functioning of a lens in human eye
Defects of vision and their corrections
Applications of spherical mirrors and lenses
Chapter 11 – Electricity
Electric current
Potential difference, and electric current
Ohm’s law; Resistance
Resistivity
Factors on which the resistance of a conductor depends
A series combination of resistors
A parallel combination of resistors and its applications in daily life
Heating effect of electric current and its applications in daily life
Electric power
Relation between P, V, I, and R.
Chapter 12 – Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Magnetic field
Field lines
Field due to a current-carrying conductor
Field due to current-carrying coil or solenoid
Force on a current-carrying conductor
Fleming’s Left-Hand Rule
Electric Motor
Electromagnetic induction
The induced potential difference
Induced current
Fleming’s Right-Hand Rule
Electric Generator
Direct current
Alternating current: frequency of AC
Advantage of AC over DC
Domestic electric circuits
Chapter 13 – Our Environment
Eco-system
Environmental problems
Ozone depletion
Waste production and their solutions
Topics Removed for 2023-2024
Periodic Classification of Elements
Sources of Energy
Sustainable Management of Natural Resources
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