Science Practicals for class 10 CBSE term 1 for 2016-17

Here is the list of practicals in CBSE class-10 first term for the session 2016-17 as per the latest syllabus issued by CBSE, New Delhi. Practical should be conducted alongside the concepts taught in theory classes.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS (First Term)

1. To find 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 Sodium Bicarbonate solution

2. To study the properties of acids and bases (HCl & NaOH) by their reaction with:
a) Litmus solution (Blue/Red)
b) Zinc metal
c) Solid sodium carbonate

3. To perform and observe the following reactions and classify them into:
(i) Combination reaction
(ii) Decomposition reaction
(iii) Displacement reaction
(iv) Double displacement reaction
1) Action of water on quick lime
2) Action of heat on ferrous sulphate crystals
3) Iron nails kept in copper sulphate solution

4) Reaction between sodium sulphate and barium chloride solutions
4. (i) To observe 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)
ii) Arrange Zn, Fe, Cu and Al (metals) in the decreasing order of reactivity based on the above result.

5. To study the dependence of potential difference (V) across a resistor on the current (I) passing through it and determine its resistance. Also plot a graph between V and I.

6. To determine the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in series.

7 To determine the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in parallel.

8 To prepare a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.

9 To show experimentally that light is necessary for photosynthesis.

10 To show experimentally that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration.

CBSE Sample question papers Term-1 for all the subject are available free download in PDF format under download section.