MSB Class 10 Science and Technology: Important Concepts

Here are the Important Concepts for SSC (Class 10) Board Exam of Science and Technology.
By 07th Mar, 2016 | 04:11 pm
ShareThe subject of Science and Technology comprises of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. In this article, we present the most important concepts to study.
Important Topics for MSB Class 10 Physics:
Chapter 4: The Electric Spark
- Unit and Definition of Electric Current
- Electrical Symbols (Objective questions)
- Ohm’s Law
- Numerical based on Ohm’s Law
- Electric Potential Difference
- Resistors in Series and Parallel
- Joule’s Law
- Electric Power (Mostly Numericals)
Chapter 5: All About Electromagnetism
- Properties of Magnetic Field Lines
- Magnetic Field due to a Straight Current-Carrying Conductor and Right-Hand Thumb Rule
- Magnetic Field due to a Current-Carrying Circular Coil and Solenoid
- Fleming’s Left-Hand Rule and Fleming’s Right-Hand Rule
- Working of Electric Generator
Chapter 6: Wonders of Light – Part I
- Laws of Reflection
- Terms and Sign Conventions Related to Spherical Mirror and Lenses
- Rules for tracing images formed by Spherical Mirrors and Lenses with Ray Diagrams
- Numerical Problems and Practical based questions on Mirror Formula and Lens Formula, Power of Lens
- Ray Diagrams for Image Formation by Spherical Mirror and Lenses.
- Functions of Various Parts of Human Eye with Diagram
- Defects of Vision and their Correction
- Numerical Problems based on Nature of Lens and Power required to correct the Eye Defects.
Chapter 7: Wonders of Light – Part II
- Laws of Refraction
- Definition and Numericals based on Refractive Index
- Phenomena caused due to Atmospheric Refraction
- Dispersion and Scattering of Light and their Applications in Daily Life
Important Topics for MSB Class 10 Chemistry:
Chapter 1: School of Elements
- Dobereiner’s Triads
- Newlands’ Law of Octaves
- Mendeleev’s Periodic Table (Features, Merits, Demerits)
- Modern Periodic Table
- Position of Elements in the Periodic Table
- Position of hydrogen in modern periodic table
- Trends in the Modern Periodic Table (atomic size, valency, metallic and non-metallic properties)
Chapter 2: The Magic of Chemical Reactions
- Steps involved in Balancing a Chemical Equation
- Types of Chemical Reactions
- Combination reaction
- Decomposition reaction (Thermal Decomposition and Photochemical Reaction)
- Exothermic and Endothermic Reaction
- Double decomposition reaction
- Displacement reaction
- Double displacement reaction
- Oxidation and Reduction reaction (Redox)
- Reversible reaction
- Oxidation in and Around You – Corrosion, Rancidity and Antioxidants
Chapter 3: The Acid Base Chemistry
- Indicators
- Strength of Acids and Bases: pH Scale
- Importance of pH in Everyday Life
- Reaction of Acids and Bases with Metals
- Reaction of Metal Carbonates and Bicarbonates with Acids
- Reaction of Acids and Bases - Neutralisation
- Reaction of Metallic Oxides with Acids
- Reaction of Non-Metallic Oxides with Base
- Ionization of Acids and Bases
- Family of Salts, its chemical name, chemical formula, preparation and uses.
- Water Of Crystallization
- Soap as a Salt
Chapter 8: Understanding Metals and Non-metals
- Chemical Properties of Metals
- Reaction of Metals with Oxygen
- Amphoteric Nature
- Reaction of Metals with Water
- Reaction of Metals with Acids
- Reactivity Series
- Reactions of Metals with Solutions of other Metal Salts
- Reaction of Metals with Chlorine
- Formation and Properties of Ionic Compounds
- Mineral & Ores
- Minerals, Ores, Gangue, Metallurgy can be asked in the form of Definition/1 Mark question/2 Marks Question/In the 5 Mark SAQ
- Extraction of Metals (Less reactive, Moderately reactive, Highly reactive)
- Concentration of ore (Enrichment of ore)
- Conversion of the concentrated ore into metal
- Refining (purification ) of the impure metal
- Bayer process
- Hall Heroult process
- Corrosion
- Corrosion and its Prevention
Chapter 9: Amazing World of Carbon Compounds
- Bonding in Carbon
- Classification of Hydrocarbons
- Versatile Nature of Carbon (Tetravalency and Catenation)
- Allotropes of Carbon
- Isomerism
- Functional Groups
- Homologous Series
- Nomenclature of Carbon Compounds
- Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds
- Combustion reaction
- Addition Reaction
- Substitution Reaction
- Some Important Carbon Compounds – Ethanol and Ethanoic Acid
- Soaps and Detergents
- Esterification and Saponification reactions
- Cleansing action of soaps and detergents
Important Topics for MSB Class 10 Biology:
Chapter 10: Life's Internal Secrets
- Nutrition in Plants – Photosynthesis
- Nutrition in Animals – Digestion in Humans
- Respiration in Humans
- Circulatory System in Humans
- Excretion in Humans
Chapter 11: The Regulators of Life
- Movements in Plants
- Human Nervous System
- Voluntary and Involuntary Actions
- Reflex Action
- Chemical Coordination in Animals
Chapter 12: The Life Cycle
- Modes of Asexual Reproduction
- Sexual Reproduction in Plants
- Reproductive System in Humans
- Sexual Reproduction in Humans
- Reproductive Health – Need for Family Planning
Chapter 13: Mapping Our Genes
- Mendel’s Experiments on Inheritance – Monohybrid and Dihybrid crosses
- Origin of Life
- Darwin’s theory of Evolution
- Evidences of Evolution
Chapter 14: Striving For Better Environment (Part I)
- Air, Water and Noise Pollution – Sources, Effects and Control Measures
- Abatement of Pollution
Chapter 15: Striving For Better Environment (Part II)
- Use of Efficient and Eco-friendly Technology
- Sustainable Use of Resources
- Enforcement of Environment Protection Acts, Laws and Policies
Also read:
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Class 10 Science and Technology previous Years Question Papers
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