Class 9 is one of the most vital years for students in secondary grades. It is the year that gives a foundation to grade 10. Class 9 students take up their examinations every year as per the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

Chemistry is a discipline of science that is one of the core subjects for class 9. Students of class 9 must have a thorough understanding of the concepts of grade 9 Chemistry, as it forms the base for grade 10 concepts. Being thorough with grade 9 concepts will eventually help them in their board exams in grade 10.

The COVID 19 pandemic has brought many changes in the field of education.

CBSE has made a few changes in the syllabus for examinations because of the ongoing pandemic. It is essential to have a clear idea about the syllabus of the subjects to plan and prepare for your exams.

This article gives you an outline of the CBSE Chemistry Class 9 Syllabus, with information on the topics, their weightage, the breakup of marks, and more. Here, we will discuss the theory and practical syllabus of class 9 Chemistry for the academic year 2021-2022, as provided by the CBSE. We will also discuss the changes in CBSE Chemistry Class 9 Syllabus 2021-22 compared to the previous year.

Theory Syllabus of CBSE Chemistry Class 9

The ongoing pandemic has brought in a lot of uncertainty, which has forced us to close the schools. The academic year 2021-22 has begun through online classes. Considering the difficulty in transacting the topics and conducting assessments / practical exams, the CBSE has come up with some changes in the syllabus.

CBSE has divided the academic session into 2 Terms with roughly 50% syllabus in each term. The board has issued guidelines to the schools for undertaking practical/ internal assessment and project work.

Chemistry is one of the disciplines of Science and has about 33% weightage in Science. With meticulous planning and practice, students can ace the subject and score full marks in Chemistry, which will increase their overall score in Science.

The table below gives the NCERT Chemistry Class 9 Syllabus 2021– 2022 for the

 theory part for Term 1 and 2 and the unit-wise distribution of marks.

Term	Unit no	Unit name	Chapter No	Chapter name	Marks distribution
Term I	1	Matter-Its Nature and Behaviour	Ch 2	Is matter around us Pure?	9
Term II	1	Matter-Its Nature and Behaviour	Ch.3	Atoms and Molecules	18
Ch.4	Structure of Atoms
Total					27

Practical Syllabus of Class 9 CBSE Chemistry

Term	Unit and Topic	List of experiments
Term 1	Unit 1- Matter-Its Nature and Behaviour Chapter 2- Is the matter around us Pure?	1. Preparation of: a) a true solution of common salt, sugar, and alum b) a suspension of soil, chalk powder, and fine sand in water c) a colloidal solution of starch in water and egg albumin/milk in water and distinguish between these based on transparencyfiltration criterionstability
Preparation of  a) A mixture  b) A compound using iron filings and sulphur powder and distinguishing between these based on: appearance, i.e., homogeneity and heterogeneitybehavior towards a magnetbehavior towards carbon disulfide as a solventeffect of heat
3. Perform the following reactions and classify them as physical or chemical changes Iron with copper sulfate solution in water Burning of magnesium ribbon in air Zinc with dilute sulphuric acid Heating of copper sulfate crystals Sodium sulfate with barium chloride in the form of their solutions in water.
Term 2	Unit 1- Matter-Its Nature and Behaviour Chapter 3- Atoms and Molecules	1. Verification of the law of conservation of mass in a chemical reaction

Please note that the above tables give the Chemistry Syllabus of class 9 for 2021-2022. The core subject Science includes other disciplines -Physics and Biology also.

Guidelines on Internal Assessment

• Internal assessments count to 20 marks for the academic year, divided as 10 marks per term.
• Internal assessment will be done twice ( Term 1 and 2 ), and both will contribute equally to the overall assessment.

S.No	Components	Details of components	Marks-Term1	Marks-Term2
1	Periodic Tests	Maximum 3 per year	3	3
2	Multiple Assessment	Roleplay/Group Discussion/Quiz/Concept maps/ Blogs/Debate/Recitation/Skit/Art integrated/Sport integrated activities	2	2
3	Portfolio	Collection of student’s work	2	2
4	Student Enrichment Activities	Practical work	3	3
Total			10	10

Approach to solve CBSE class 9 Chemistry Paper

• Conceptual understanding –. The concepts learned in class 9 Chemistry form the base for class 10 Chemistry. Have a clear understanding of the concepts to excel in Chemistry and score well.
• Practice- Chemistry is all about chemical formulae. Practice the chemical equations and formulae. Work on numerical questions on mole concept, atomic and molecular masses, etc.
• NCERT Textbooks – Read the chapters from the NCERT textbook and make notes. Take reference from additional sources for more practice.
• Solve model question papers- Once you have covered the syllabus, solve model question papers.  Taking model tests will help you assess your level of preparation and boost your confidence.
• Presentation skills – Present your answers precisely in points. Underline the keywords and subheadings. Wherever required, give examples and include relevant diagrams.
• Check for updates from CBSE – Check the official website of CBSE and keep track of changes in the syllabus and the exam pattern due to the ongoing pandemic.

Frequently Asked Questions of Class 9 CBSE Chemistry

1. How is the syllabus divided in each term for CBSE class 9 Science?

The academic session is divided into two terms. The CBSE class 9 Science theory and practical syllabus is roughly divided into two terms with 50 % weightage each.

2. Does CBSE Class 9 Science have different question papers for each discipline – Physics, Chemistry, and Biology?

No. Till grade 10 CBSE offers Science as a single subject that includes different disciplines such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. The Science question paper consists of questions from all the disciplines as per the distribution of marks.

3. What is the weightage of Chemistry topics in class 9 Science?

Chemistry topics have a weightage of 33.75% in Science theory. 27 marks out of 80 marks are from Chemistry topics.

4. What are the topics in CBSE class 9 Chemistry for the academic year 2021-2022?

CBSE Class 9 Chemistry has three topics from the unit Matter-Its Nature and Behaviour

1. Is the matter around us pure?

2. Atoms and Molecules

3. Structure of Atom

5.What are the components for internal assessment for class 9 Science in CBSE?

Internal assessments count to 20 marks ( 10 marks per term). They are calculated on the following components for each term.

1. Periodic Tests – 3 marks

2. Multiple Assessment – 2 marks

3. Portfolio- 2 marks

4. Student Enrichment Activities ( Practical) – 3 marks