Practical_questions_g10
Practical_questions_g10
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• Each question to be attempted according to the instructions provided.
• Time allocated for each section is one hour.
• All sections are compulsory. Internal choices are provided.
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SECTION A
1. Determine the focal length of convex lens by obtaining image of a distant object.
Write materials required, theory, labeled ray diagram, observation table and result.
2. Trace the path of a ray of light passing through a rectangular glass slab for different
angles of incidence. Write materials required, theory, observation table and result.
3. Trace the path of rays of light through a glass prism for different angles of
incidence. Write materials required, theory, observation table and result.
4. Study the dependence of potential difference across a resistor on the current passing
through it and determine its resistance. Write materials required, labeled circuit
diagram, theory, observation table and result.
5. To determine the equivalent resistance of resistors when connected in series. Write
materials required, labeled circuit diagram, theory, observation table and result
SECTION B
6. Find the pH of following samples, record your data and identify whether it’s an
acid or base. Write the materials required, record the pH of the samples by
constructing a table and mention the result.
7. Study the properties of acetic acid on the basis
of i. odour ii. solubility in water iii. effect on
litmus paper, iv. reaction with sodium hydrogen
carbonate.
Write your observation and inference by constructing a table.
8. Study the comparative cleaning capacity of a sample of soap in soft and hard water.
Write the materials required, procedure, observation table taking measurements and
the interference.
SECTION C 10 marks
10. Prepare a temporary mount of a leaf peel to show stomata. Write the materials
required, procedure, observation and a neat, labeled diagram.
11. Dissect, display and identify the different parts of an embryo of a dicot seed by
labeling them. Write the materials required, observation along with a labelled
diagram.