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ICSE · Class 10 · Chemistry

What Practical Chemistry covers in ICSE Class 10 Chemistry: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Chemistry syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 Chemistry · 2026-27

Topics in Practical Chemistry

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1. Basic Ideas in Practical Chemistry

  • A normal salt is made up of two radicals: a cation and an anion.
  • A positive charge bearing ion is called a cation while a negative charge bearing ion is called anion.
  • Cations are identified by reaction with alkalis or by specific reagents.
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2. Identification Tests for Gases

  • Ammonia turns moist red litmus blue and turns Nessler's reagent brown.
  • Carbon dioxide turns lime water milky and the milkiness disappears on passing excess carbon dioxide.
  • Carbon dioxide shows no effect on potassium dichromate solution or potassium permanganate solution.
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3. Tests for Cations Other Than Alkali Tests

  • Lead ion gives silver black precipitate with hydrogen sulphide, canary yellow with potassium iodide, mustard yellow with potassium chromate, and white precipitate with hydrochloric acid.
  • Copper ion gives black precipitate with hydrogen sulphide and chocolate brown precipitate with potassium ferrocyanide.
  • Ferrous ion gives Turnbull blue colour with potassium ferricyanide and fails to give blood red colour with KCNS.
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4. Tests for Cations Based on Alkalis

  • Ammonium ion gives ammonia gas when heated with caustic soda solution.
  • Lead ion gives white lead hydroxide with sodium hydroxide, and the precipitate dissolves in excess sodium hydroxide.
  • With ammonium hydroxide, lead ion gives white precipitate that is insoluble in excess.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Practical Chemistry

Introduction to saltsIdentification of gasesIdentification of cationsFlame testAction of heat on substancesConfirmatory testsReagent behaviour with cationsChemical equations

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Practical Chemistry for ICSE Class 10 Chemistry?
Key topics in Practical Chemistry include Basic Ideas in Practical Chemistry, Identification Tests for Gases, Tests for Cations Other Than Alkali Tests, Tests for Cations Based on Alkalis. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Practical Chemistry for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Practical Chemistry. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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