SUMMER VACATION HOME WORK

CLASS -X SUBJECT – SCIENCE

Q1. Name the following:
a) the process in plants that link light energy with chemical
energy.
b) The cell organelle where photosynthesis occurs
c) Cell that surround a stomatal pore
d) An enzyme secreted from gastric glands in stomach that act
on proteins.
Q2. Name the correct substrates for the following enzymes:
a) Trypsin
b) Amylase
c) Pepsin
d) Lipase
Q3. Explain the three pathways of breakdown in living organisms
Q4. What is a balanced chemical equation? Why should chemical equations be
balanced?
Q5.Write the balanced equation for the following chemical reactions.

(i) Hydrogen + Chlorine → Hydrogen chloride

(ii) (ii) Barium chloride + Aluminium sulphate → Barium sulphate +
Aluminium chloride
(iii) (iii) Sodium + Water → Sodium hydroxide + Hydrogen
Q6. Write a balanced chemical equation with state symbols for the following
reactions.

(i) Solutions of barium chloride and sodium sulphate in water react to give
insoluble barium sulphate and the solution of sodium chloride.
(ii) Sodium hydroxide solution (in water) reacts with hydrochloric acid
solution (in water) to produce sodium chloride solution and water.
Q7. Why are decomposition reactions called the opposite of combination
reactions? Write equations for these reactions.
Q8.What is the difference between displacement and double displacement
reactions? Write equations for these reactions.
Q9. Draw a well labelled diagram of human digestive system, respiratory
system, excretory system and human heart .
Q10. Complete all the work in practical file.