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Class 10 Science All Formulas — Physics Chemistry Biology Complete 2027

Class 10 Science all formulas in one page: Physics (Electricity, Light, Magnetism), Chemistry (all balanced equations, pH scale, reactivity series), Biology (photosynthesis, respiration). Table format for quick revision 2027.

In short: Every formula you need for Class 10 Science — Physics, Chemistry, and Biology — organized in tables you can bookmark and revise daily. No explanations, no fluff. Just the formulas, units, and quick-reference data. Print it, save it, use it before every exam.

Physics — Electricity

FormulaExpressionWhere Used
Ohm's LawV = IRBasic circuit calculations
CurrentI = Q/tCharge flow per second
Resistance (Resistivity)R = ρl/AWire resistance from material
Power (Basic)P = VIPower consumed by device
Power (Current form)P = I²RWhen voltage unknown
Power (Voltage form)P = V²/RWhen current unknown
Energy consumedE = Pt = VItElectricity bill calculations
1 kWh1 kWh = 3.6 × 10⁶ JUnit conversion
Series ResistanceR_total = R₁ + R₂ + R₃Resistors in series
Parallel Resistance1/R_total = 1/R₁ + 1/R₂ + 1/R₃Resistors in parallel
Heating effectH = I²RtJoule's law of heating

Electricity — Key Values to Remember

QuantitySymbolSI Unit
CurrentIAmpere (A)
VoltageVVolt (V)
ResistanceROhm (Ω)
PowerPWatt (W)
EnergyEJoule (J) or kWh
ResistivityρΩ·m
ChargeQCoulomb (C)

Physics — Light: Reflection and Refraction

FormulaExpressionMeaning
Mirror formula1/f = 1/v + 1/uRelates focal length, image, object distance
Magnification (mirror)m = -v/uNegative = inverted image
Magnification (size)m = h'/hImage height / Object height
Lens formula1/f = 1/v - 1/uSame variables, different sign
Magnification (lens)m = v/uPositive = erect image
Power of lensP = 1/f (in metres)Unit: Dioptre (D)
Snell's Lawn = sin i / sin rRefractive index
Refractive index (speed)n = c/vSpeed of light ratio
Combined powerP = P₁ + P₂Lenses in contact

Sign Convention (New Cartesian)

QuantityConcave MirrorConvex MirrorConcave LensConvex Lens
Object distance (u)NegativeNegativeNegativeNegative
Focal length (f)NegativePositiveNegativePositive
Image (real)Negative——Negative
Image (virtual)PositivePositivePositivePositive

Physics — Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

ConceptFormula / RuleApplication
Force on conductorF = BILConductor in magnetic field
Fleming's Left Hand RuleThumb=Force, Index=Field, Middle=CurrentDirection of force on conductor
Fleming's Right Hand RuleThumb=Motion, Index=Field, Middle=CurrentDirection of induced current
Electromagnetic inductionEMF induced when flux changesGenerator principle
Transformer ratioV_s/V_p = N_s/N_pStep-up / Step-down
DC Motor principleCurrent-carrying conductor in magnetic field experiences forceElectric motor
Generator principleConductor moving in magnetic field induces EMFAC/DC generator

Chemistry — Chemical Reactions and Equations

Reaction TypeGeneral FormExample (Balanced)
CombinationA + B → AB2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO
DecompositionAB → A + B2FeSO₄ → Fe₂O₃ + SO₂ + SO₃
DisplacementA + BC → AC + BFe + CuSO₄ → FeSO₄ + Cu
Double DisplacementAB + CD → AD + CBNa₂SO₄ + BaCl₂ → BaSO₄ + 2NaCl
NeutralizationAcid + Base → Salt + WaterHCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O
CombustionFuel + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂OCH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O
Thermal decompositionCaCO₃ →(heat) CaO + CO₂Limestone decomposition
Electrolytic decomposition2H₂O →(electricity) 2H₂ + O₂Water electrolysis
Photolytic decomposition2AgCl →(sunlight) 2Ag + Cl₂Silver chloride in light

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Chemistry — Acids, Bases, and Salts

Formula / ConceptDetails
pH Scale0 (strong acid) → 7 (neutral) → 14 (strong base)
pH < 7Acidic solution
pH = 7Neutral (pure water)
pH > 7Basic/Alkaline solution
Common indicatorLitmus: Red in acid, Blue in base
PhenolphthaleinColourless in acid, Pink in base
Methyl orangeRed in acid, Yellow in base
Plaster of ParisCaSO₄·½H₂O
Baking sodaNaHCO₃ (Sodium hydrogen carbonate)
Washing sodaNa₂CO₃·10H₂O
Bleaching powderCaOCl₂ (Calcium oxychloride)

Important Chemical Equations — Acids, Bases, Salts

ReactionBalanced Equation
Acid + Metal2HCl + Zn → ZnCl₂ + H₂ ↑
Acid + Metal carbonate2HCl + Na₂CO₃ → 2NaCl + H₂O + CO₂ ↑
Acid + Metal bicarbonateHCl + NaHCO₃ → NaCl + H₂O + CO₂ ↑
Acid + Base (Neutralization)NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H₂O
Acid + Metal oxide2HCl + CuO → CuCl₂ + H₂O
Base + Non-metal oxide2NaOH + CO₂ → Na₂CO₃ + H₂O
Chlor-alkali process2NaCl + 2H₂O → 2NaOH + Cl₂ + H₂

Chemistry — Metals and Non-Metals

Reactivity Series (Most to Least Reactive)

PositionMetalSymbolReaction with Water
1PotassiumKViolent reaction with cold water
2SodiumNaVigorous with cold water
3CalciumCaReacts with cold water
4MagnesiumMgReacts with hot water
5AluminiumAlReacts with steam
6ZincZnReacts with steam
7IronFeReacts with steam
8LeadPbNo reaction with water
9HydrogenH— (reference point)
10CopperCuNo reaction
11SilverAgNo reaction
12GoldAuNo reaction

Key Equations — Metals

ReactionBalanced Equation
Iron with steam3Fe + 4H₂O → Fe₃O₄ + 4H₂
Sodium with water2Na + 2H₂O → 2NaOH + H₂
Aluminium with NaOH2Al + 2NaOH + 2H₂O → 2NaAlO₂ + 3H₂
Thermit reaction2Al + Fe₂O₃ → Al₂O₃ + 2Fe
Roasting (ZnS)2ZnS + 3O₂ → 2ZnO + 2SO₂
Calcination (ZnCO₃)ZnCO₃ →(heat) ZnO + CO₂
Reduction of ZnOZnO + C → Zn + CO

Chemistry — Carbon and Its Compounds

Formula / ConceptDetails
MethaneCH₄ (simplest hydrocarbon)
EthanolC₂H₅OH or CH₃CH₂OH
Ethanoic acidCH₃COOH (Acetic acid)
Homologous series diff.—CH₂— (14 u difference)
Saturated hydrocarbonsSingle bonds only (Alkanes: CₙH₂ₙ₊₂)
Unsaturated — AlkenesOne double bond (CₙH₂ₙ)
Unsaturated — AlkynesOne triple bond (CₙH₂ₙ₋₂)
Combustion of ethanolC₂H₅OH + 3O₂ → 2CO₂ + 3H₂O
SaponificationFat/Oil + NaOH → Soap + Glycerol
EsterificationAcid + Alcohol →(H₂SO₄) Ester + Water

Functional Groups

Functional GroupFormulaSuffixExample
Alcohol—OH-olEthanol (C₂H₅OH)
Aldehyde—CHO-alEthanal (CH₃CHO)
Ketone—CO—-onePropanone (CH₃COCH₃)
Carboxylic acid—COOH-oic acidEthanoic acid (CH₃COOH)
Halide (Chloro)—ClChloro-Chloromethane (CH₃Cl)

Biology — Life Processes

Photosynthesis

ItemDetails
Overall equation6CO₂ + 6H₂O →(sunlight, chlorophyll) C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
Raw materialsCO₂ (from air), H₂O (from soil)
ProductsGlucose (C₆H₁₂O₆), Oxygen (O₂)
SiteChloroplast (in mesophyll cells)
PigmentChlorophyll (absorbs sunlight)
Light reaction siteThylakoid membrane
Dark reaction siteStroma of chloroplast

Respiration

ItemDetails
Aerobic respirationC₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Energy (ATP)
Anaerobic (Yeast)C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2C₂H₅OH + 2CO₂ + Energy
Anaerobic (Muscle)C₆H₁₂O₆ → 2C₃H₆O₃ (Lactic acid) + Energy
GlycolysisGlucose → 2 Pyruvate (in cytoplasm)
Krebs cyclePyruvate → CO₂ + H₂O + ATP (in mitochondria)
ATP per glucose (aerobic)36-38 ATP molecules
ATP per glucose (anaerobic)2 ATP molecules

Key Biological Processes

ProcessInputOutputOrgan/Site
Digestion (Mouth)Starch + Salivary amylaseMaltoseMouth
Digestion (Stomach)Protein + Pepsin (HCl)PeptidesStomach
Digestion (Small intestine)Fats + Bile + LipaseFatty acids + GlycerolDuodenum
ExcretionBlood with ureaUrineKidney (nephron)
Blood filtrationGlomerular filtrationBowman's capsule filtrateKidney
ReabsorptionGlucose, amino acids, waterBack to bloodTubular reabsorption

Biology — Control and Coordination

ConceptDetails
Neuron structureDendrite → Cell body → Axon → Axon terminal
Reflex arcReceptor → Sensory neuron → Spinal cord → Motor neuron → Effector
Brain partsCerebrum (thinking), Cerebellum (balance), Medulla (involuntary)
Plant hormones — AuxinPromotes cell elongation, phototropism
Plant hormones — GibberellinPromotes stem growth
Plant hormones — CytokininPromotes cell division
Plant hormones — Abscisic acidInhibits growth, wilting of leaves
Thyroxine (Thyroid)Regulates metabolism; needs Iodine
Insulin (Pancreas)Lowers blood sugar level
Adrenaline (Adrenal)Fight-or-flight response

Biology — Heredity and Evolution

TermDefinition
GeneUnit of inheritance on chromosome
AlleleDifferent forms of a gene
Dominant traitExpressed in heterozygous (Tt)
Recessive traitExpressed only in homozygous (tt)
Genotype ratio (Monohybrid)1 TT : 2 Tt : 1 tt
Phenotype ratio (Monohybrid)3 Dominant : 1 Recessive
Sex determination (Humans)XX = Female, XY = Male
Father determines sexSperm: X or Y chromosome

Quick Constants and Values

ConstantValue
Speed of light (c)3 × 10⁸ m/s
Charge of electron1.6 × 10⁻¹⁹ C
1 kWh3.6 × 10⁶ J
Refractive index of glass~1.5
Refractive index of water~1.33
Refractive index of diamond~2.42
Focal length of flat mirrorInfinity
pH of pure water7
pH of blood7.35 - 7.45

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many formulas are there in Class 10 Science? Across Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, there are roughly 80-100 formulas, equations, and key relationships. Physics (Electricity + Light + Magnetism) has about 30 formulas. Chemistry has 25+ balanced equations. Biology has 15+ key processes and equations.

Q2. Which Physics chapter has the most formulas? Electricity has the most formulas in Class 10 Physics — around 12 core formulas including Ohm's Law, Power equations, series/parallel combinations, and energy calculations.

Q3. Do I need to memorize all chemical equations? Yes, for board exams you should know all the balanced chemical equations listed in NCERT. Examiners check for correct balancing, state symbols, and conditions (heat, sunlight, etc.).

Q4. Is the photosynthesis equation important for boards? Very important. The balanced equation 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ appears in multiple question types — MCQs, short answers, and diagram-based questions.

Q5. How should I revise these formulas daily? Write each formula 3 times from memory every morning. Use the tables in this page as a checklist — cover the formula column and try to recall. Mark the ones you miss and focus on those the next day.

Q6. Are these formulas enough for the 2027 board exam? These formulas cover the complete NCERT syllabus for Class 10 Science. For CBSE, State Boards, and ICSE, the core formulas are the same. Some boards may have additional topics — always cross-check with your board's syllabus.


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