ICSE Class 10 Chemistry 30-Day Study Plan For Board Exam 2025

Day 1: Periodic Table and Periodic Properties

• Study periodic trends and cover important topics like atomic size, ionisation energy, and electronegativity. 
• Revise the classification of elements.
• Solve questions from your textbook and past papers.

Day 2: Chemical Bonding

• Types of bonds (ionic, covalent, and metallic).
• Characteristics and examples of each bond type can be asked in the exam.
• Practice drawing electron-dot structures.

Day 3: Acids, Bases, and Salts

• Properties and reactions of acids and bases.
• Concept of pH and indicators.
• Preparation and uses of salts.

Day 4: Mole Concept and Stoichiometry

• Understand mole calculations (molar mass, Avogadro's number).
• Solve numerical problems on empirical formulas and equations.

Day 5: Analytical Chemistry

• Study qualitative analysis (tests for cations and anions).
• Memorise important tests for gases.

Day 6: Revision

• Revise concepts from Day 1 to Day 5.
• Solve 10-15 objective and subjective questions.

Day 7: Weekly Assessment

• Attempt a full-length test from the ICSE Chemistry syllabus.
• Analyse mistakes and revise weak areas.

Day 8: Metals and Non-Metals

• Properties, extraction, and uses of common metals.
• Reactivity series and related reactions.

Day 9: Electrolysis

• Principles of electrolysis.
• Applications: Electroplating and extraction of metals.

Day 10: Chemical Reactions

• Types of reactions (combination, decomposition, displacement, redox).
• Balancing chemical equations.

Day 11: Study of Compounds: Hydrogen Chloride

• Properties, preparation, and uses.
• Reactions with other compounds.

Day 12: Study of Compounds: Ammonia

• Properties, preparation, and laboratory tests.
• Haber’s process and its importance.

Day 13: Study of Compounds: Nitric Acid

• Properties, preparation, and uses.
• Reactions with metals and non-metals.

Day 14: Revision

• Revise topics from Day 8 to Day 13.
• Solve 15 numerical and conceptual questions.

Day 15: Study of Compounds: Sulphuric Acid

• Properties, preparation, and uses.
• Contact process and its importance.

Day 16: Carbon and its Compounds

• Allotropes of carbon (diamond, graphite).
• Organic chemistry basics: Functional groups and nomenclature.

Day 17: Organic Chemistry

• Study hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes).
• Isomerism and its types.

Day 18: Industrial Chemistry

• Study industrial processes (Haber’s process, Ostwald’s process).
• Environmental impact of industrial chemistry.

Day 19: Numerical Practice

• Solve numerical problems from all chapters.
• Focus on the mole concept, stoichiometry, and gas laws.

Day 20: Revision

• Revise all topics covered until now.
• Solve mock test papers and previous year’s papers.

Day 21: Weekly Assessment

• Attempt another full-length Chemistry paper.
• Evaluate and revise weak topics.

Day 22-24: Quick Revision of Entire Syllabus

• Revise key formulas, reactions, and concepts.
• Focus on frequently asked questions.

Day 25: Solve Previous Year Papers

• Attempt at least 2 previous years' ICSE Chemistry board papers.
• Practice time management.

Day 26: Mock Test

• Attempt a full-length mock test with proper time management.
• Analyse mistakes.

Day 27-28: Weak Area Revision

• Focus on topics you find challenging.
• Practice numerical problems and reactions.

Day 29: Final Revision

• Revise flashcards, formulas, and key points.
• Solve objective questions for practice.

Day 30: Rest and Light Review

• Go through notes and formula sheets.
• Relax to stay calm for the exam.