CBSE Class 10th Science Lab Manual PDF 2026

Below, we have provided a direct link to download the CBSE class 10th Science lab manual 2026 to help students prepare better for the practical examination.

• Introduction

• Unit 1: Materials

• Unit 2: The World of the Living

• Unit 3: The Natural Phenomenon

• Unit 4: How Things Work

• Project Work

Sections in CBSE Class 10th Science Lab Manual 2026

During practicals, students must prepare a practical notebook where they can record the experiments performed in class. Each experiment consists of the following sections:

• Aim/objective

• Theory

• Material required

• Procedure

• Observations

• Result and discussion

• Precautions

• Viva/short answer questions

Example of CBSE Class 10th Science Lab Manual

List of Experiments in CBSE Class 10th Science Practical Book 2026

1. A. Finding the pH of the following samples by using pH paper/universal indicator:

a) Dilute Hydrochloric Acid

b) Dilute NaOH solution

c) Dilute Ethanoic Acid solution

d) Lemon juice

e) Water

f) Dilute Hydrogen Carbonate solution

B. Studying the properties of acids and bases (HCl & NaOH) based on their reaction with:

a) Litmus solution (Blue/Red)

b) Zinc metal

c) Solid sodium carbonate

2. Performing and observing the following reactions and classifying them into:

a) Combination reaction

b) Decomposition reaction

c) Displacement reaction

d) Double displacement reaction.

• Action of water on quicklime.

• Action of heat on ferrous sulphate crystals.

• Iron nails kept in copper sulphate solution.

• Reaction between sodium sulphate and barium chloride solutions

3. Observing the action of Zn, Fe, Cu and Al metals on the following salt solutions:

a) ZnSO4 (aq)

b) FeSO4 (aq)

c) CuSO4 (aq)

d) Al2 (SO4)3 (aq)

Arranging Zn, Fe, Cu and Al (metals) in the decreasing order of reactivity based on the above result.

4. Studying the dependence of potential difference (V) across a resistor on the current (I) passing through it, and determining its resistance. Also plotting a graph between V and I.

5. Determination of the equivalent resistance of two resistors when connected in series and parallel.

6. Preparing a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata.

7. Experimentally show that carbon dioxide is given out during respiration

8. Study of the following properties of acetic acid (ethanoic acid):

a) Odour

b) solubility in water

c) effect on litmus

d) reaction with Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate

9. Study of the comparative cleaning capacity of a sample of soap in soft and hard water.

10. Determination of the focal length of:

a) Concave mirror

b) Convex lens by obtaining the image of a distant object.

11. Tracing the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass slab for different angles of incidence. Measure the angle of incidence, angle of refraction, angle of emergence, and interpret the result.

12. Studying (a) binary fission in Amoeba, and (b) budding in yeast and Hydra with the help of prepared slides.

13. Tracing the path of the rays of light through a glass prism.

14. Identification of the different parts of an embryo of a dicot seed (pea, gram or red kidney bean).

CBSE Class 10th Practical Marking Scheme 2026