Topics You Should Not Miss in CBSE Class 10 Science

Kuldeep
SpeedLabs
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2 min readApr 15, 2020

Science is full of logic. There is no mindless mugging in Science, and every concept has some logic. So, to tackle this subject, rote learning will not work, rather focus on logical learning. Students can score good marks in Class 10 Science with a thorough understanding of concepts and right preparation.

Physics, Chemistry and Biology are the subjects which constitute the Science paper and in which CBSE Class 10 students are tested based on the chapters in the syllabus.

Here’s a list of some of the most crucial topics which should not be missed when revising for your exams

Chapters

Important Topics

Chemical Reactions and Equations

  • Types of Chemical Reactions
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Corrosion

Acids, Bases and Salts

  • Reactions of Acids and Bases
  • Application of pH
  • Formation of NaOH

Metals and Non-Metals

  • Chemical Properties of Metals
  • Reactivity Series
  • Extraction of Metals

Carbon and its Compounds

  • Nomenclature of Compounds
  • Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds
  • Soaps and Detergents

Periodic Classification of Elements

  • Position of Elements in the Modern Periodic Table
  • Trends in Modern Periodic Table

Life Processes

  • Photosynthesis
  • Digestion in Humans
  • Respiration in Humans
  • Circulation in Humans
  • Urine Formation in Humans

Control and Coordination

  • Reflex Action
  • Structure and Function of Human Brain
  • Hormones in Animals
  • Movements in Plants

How Do Organisms Reproduce?

  • Modes of Asexual Reproduction
  • Double Fertilisation in Plants
  • Reproductive System in Humans
  • Fertilisation in Humans

Heredity and Evolution

  • Monohybrid and Dihybrid Cross
  • Homologous and Analogous Organs
  • Fossils

Light- Reflection and Refraction

  • Reflection and Refraction of Light
  • Mirror Formula and Lens Formula

Human Eye and the Colourful World

  • Defects of Vision and their Correction
  • Scattering of Light
  • Atmospheric Refraction

Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

  • Fleming’s Rule
  • Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction

Sources of Energy

  • Advantage and Disadvantages of using Different Sources of Energy

Our Environment

  • Food Chain and Food web
  • Energy Flow in an Ecosystem
  • 3Rs to Save the Environment

Management of Natural Resources

  • Different Stakeholders
  • Methods of Water Harvesting

Now that you have this list of important concepts, try to focus and be thorough with them. Do not miss studying these! There is no shortcut other than this, and you must try hard to get through these concepts at least.

All the best !

Originally published at Speedlabs Blog.

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Kuldeep
SpeedLabs

I work for Speedlabs, an EdTech company that helps students prepare for competitive examinations through AI & Personalised learning. https://www.speedlabs.in