Paper Analysis
Chemistry Syllabus
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Key Takeaways
Chemistry questions come under the 40 SAT Science questions.
Questions match the Class IX–X level.
Reactions, acids and bases, and carbon compounds are core areas.
NTSE Chemistry Syllabus
Chemistry is part of the Science section of the SAT paper. NCERT did not publish a separate Chemistry weightage, so study all Class IX–X chemistry chapters thoroughly.
Note: NCERT did not prescribe a fixed NTSE syllabus. Its brochure states that questions conform to the level of Classes IX and X. The topics below follow NCERT Class IX–X textbooks, which have been rationalised in recent years, so use the latest textbooks for study.
Class IX Chemistry Topics (NCERT Science)
Topic | Key ideas |
|---|---|
Matter in Our Surroundings | States of matter, change of state, evaporation |
Is Matter Around Us Pure? | Mixtures, solutions, separation techniques |
Atoms and Molecules | Laws of chemical combination, mole concept, formulae |
Structure of the Atom | Atomic models, electron distribution, valency, isotopes |
Class X Chemistry Topics (NCERT Science)
Topic | Key ideas |
|---|---|
Chemical Reactions and Equations | Balancing equations, types of reactions, oxidation and reduction |
Acids, Bases and Salts | pH scale, indicators, common salts and their uses |
Metals and Non-metals | Properties, reactivity series, extraction, corrosion |
Carbon and its Compounds | Covalent bonding, homologous series, functional groups |
Related: Physics Syllabus · Biology Syllabus
Pro Tip: Make a one-page chart of common reactions and their products. Quick revision of this chart helps a lot in MCQs.
Source: NCERT NTSE Information Brochure (latest published edition).
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