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Syllabus (CBSE)
Science Practical  Class-X

1.    Finding the pH of the following samples by using pH paper / universal indicator:
(a)    Dilute Hydrochloric Acid
(b)    Dilute NaOH solution
(c)    Dilute Ethanoic Acid Solution
(d)    Lemon juice
(e)    Water
(f)    Dilute Hydrogen Carbonate solution
Studying the properties of acids and bases (HCl & NaOH) by their reaction with:
(a)   Litmus solution (Blue/Red)     (b) Zinc metal   (c)  Solid sodium carbonate

2.    Performing and observing the following reactions and classifying them into :
(a)    Combination reaction    (b)   Decomposition reaction    (c) Displacement reaction
(d)     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

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3.    Observing the action of Zn, Fe, Cu and Al metals on the following salt solutions :
(a)     ZnSO4 (aq)     (b)     FeSO4 (aq)      (c)     CuSO4 (aq)     (d)     Al2 (SO4)3 (aq)
Arranging Zn, Fe, Cu and Al (metals) in the decreasing order of reactivity based on the above result.

4.    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.

5.    Determination  of  the  equivalent  resistance  of  two  resistors  when  connected  in series and parallel.

6.    Preparing a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.

7.    Experimentally show that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration.

8.    Study of the following properties of acetic acid (ethanoic acid) :
(i)    odour    (ii)    solubility in water    (iii)   effect on litmus
(iv)  reaction with sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

9.    Study of the comparative cleaning capacity of a sample of soap in soft and hard water.

10.    Determination of the focal length of :
(i)    Concave mirror   (ii)    Convex lens by obtaining the image of a distant object.

11.    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.

12.    Studying (a) binary fission in Amoeba, and (b) budding in yeast with the help of prepared slides.

13.    Tracing the path of the rays of light through a glass prism.

14.    Finding the image distance for varying object distances in case of a convex lens and drawing corresponding ray diagrams to show the nature of image formed.

15.    Identification of the different parts of an embryo of a dicot seed (Pea, gram or red kidney bean).