Updated 4 October 2026·11 chapters

ICSE Class 10 Chemistry — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 10 Chemistry syllabus for 2026-27: all 11 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the ICSE / ISC syllabus.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 10 Chemistry course for 2026-27 has 11 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 10 Chemistry — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Periodic Properties and Variations of Properties - Physical and Chemical	Modern Periodic Table and Periodicity · Classification of Elements · Atomic Size or Atomic Radius
2	Chemical Bonding	Why atoms combine · Ionic or electrovalent bonding · Formation of important ionic compounds
3	Study of Acids, Bases and Salts	Acids: Nature, Types and Basicity · Bases and Alkalis · Salts and Their Types
4	Analytical chemistry	Basics of Analytical Chemistry · Action of Ammonium Hydroxide on Salt Solutions · Action of Sodium Hydroxide on Salt Solutions
5	Mole Concept and Stoichiometry	Gas Laws and Standard Conditions · Gay Lussac's Law and Avogadro's Law · Atomicity of Elementary Gases
6	Electrolysis	Applications of Electrolysis
7	Metallurgy	Occurrence of Metals in Nature · Minerals, Ores and Gangue · Concentration or Dressing of Ores
8	Study of Compounds	Hydrogen Chloride and Hydrochloric Acid · Ammonia and Ammonium Hydroxide · Nitric Acid and Nitrates
9	Organic Chemistry I	Important Facts to Memorise
10	Organic Chemistry II	Hydrocarbons: Alkanes, Alkenes and Alkynes · Methane and Ethane · Ethene: Preparation, Properties and Reactions
11	Practical Chemistry	Basic Ideas in Practical Chemistry · Identification Tests for Gases · Tests for Cations Other Than Alkali Tests

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find ICSE Class 10 Chemistry Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 11 chapters of ICSE Class 10 Chemistry for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 10 Chemistry board exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the ICSE Class 10 Chemistry syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 10 Chemistry course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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