ICSE Class 10 Chemistry Study Plan 2025: Check 5 Months Strategy for High Score in Board Exam

Week 1: Periodic Properties & Variations

• Study periodic properties like atomic size, metallic/non-metallic character, ionization potential, electron affinity, and electronegativity.
• Focus on trends in groups and periods (up to Period 3).

Week 2: Chemical Bonding

• Revise electrovalent bonding, covalent bonding (duplet and octet), and co-ordinate bonding.
• Learn the electron dot structures of key compounds like NaCl, MgCl₂, H₂O, and NH₄⁺.
• Compare electrovalent and covalent compounds.

Week 3: Study of Acids, Bases, and Salts

• Study the definitions of acids, bases, and salts. Learn about ionization, hydronium, hydroxyl ions, and pH testing.
• Focus on types of salts, their preparation, and their reactions with dilute acids.

Week 4: Analytical Chemistry

• Focus on the action of ammonium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide on salt solutions.
• Learn the colour and formation of precipitates of common salts like Ca, Fe, Cu, Zn, Pb.

Week 1: Mole Concept

• Study Gay Lussac’s Law of Combining Volumes and Avogadro’s Law.
• Learn molar volume and do simple calculations based on the mole concept.

Week 2: Vapour Density and Atomicity

• Understand vapour density and its relation to molecular mass.
• Study the relation between atomicity and the molecular formation of HCl, NH₃, and NO.

Week 3: Stoichiometry & Mole-Mass Calculations

• Focus on mole-mass-volume relationships and basic stoichiometric calculations.
• Practice questions related to chemical equations and balancing.

Week 4: Electrolysis

• Learn the principles of electrolysis, including the definitions of anode, cathode, cation, anion, oxidation, and reduction.
• Focus on the electrolytic processes of molten lead bromide, acidified water, and copper (II) sulphate.

Week 1: Occurrence & Extraction of Metals

• Study the occurrence of metals, the types of ores, and stages of extraction like roasting, calcination, and reduction.
• Focus on the extraction of iron, aluminium, and zinc.

Week 2: Extraction of Aluminium

• Deep dive into Bayer’s Process and Hall-Heroult’s process for extracting aluminium.
• Study the electrolytic cell and reactions involved.

Week 3: Alloys

• Study the composition and uses of alloys like stainless steel, duralumin, brass, bronze, and solder.

Week 4: Applications of Electrolysis

• Focus on electroplating and electro-refining of copper. Learn the equations and conditions required for these processes.

Week 1: Basics of Organic Chemistry

• Study the unique nature of carbon atoms (tetra-valency and catenation).
• Learn the structure and isomerism of hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes).

Week 2: Hydrocarbons

• Revise the preparation and properties of alkanes (methane, ethane), alkenes (ethene), and alkynes (ethyne).
• Focus on addition reactions and uses of hydrocarbons.

Week 3: Alcohols

• Study ethanol, including its preparation, properties (physical and chemical), and uses.
• Learn about denatured and spurious alcohols.

Week 4: Carboxylic Acids

• Focus on the properties and uses of acetic acid. Study esterification and acetic acid’s reactions with alkalis.

Week 1: Revision of Chemical Bonding and Mole Concept

• Review bonding concepts and practice electron dot structures.
• Revise mole concept and complete practice questions.
• Solve questions from previous years.

Week 2: Practice of Electrolysis and Metallurgy

• Revise electrolysis processes and applications.
• Practice extraction methods and equations for metallurgy.
• Take mock tests to identify your weak areas.

Week 3: Revision of Organic Chemistry

• Solve questions on hydrocarbons, alcohols, and carboxylic acids.
• Focus on reaction mechanisms and structures.
• Solve sample papers to test your preparation.

Week 4: Full Syllabus Revision

• Review important topics from the entire syllabus.
• Work on your weak areas to strengthen your understanding and boost your confidence before the exam.