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CBSE · Class 10 · Science
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Acids, Bases and Salts - Complete Concept Map
The map in words
- Acids Bases Salts
- Acids
- Properties
- Sour taste
- Turn blue litmus red
- Conduct electricity
- Produce H+ ions
- Common Examples
- HCl Hydrochloric acid
- H2SO4 Sulphuric acid
- CH3COOH Acetic acid
- HNO3 Nitric acid
- Reactions
- With metals
- Produce H2 gas
- Form salts
- With carbonates
- Produce CO2
- Form salts and water
- With bases
- Neutralization
- Form salts and water
- With metals
- Properties
- Bases
- Properties
- Bitter taste
- Turn red litmus blue
- Conduct electricity
- Produce OH- ions
- Common Examples
- NaOH Sodium hydroxide
- Ca（OH）2 Calcium hydroxide
- KOH Potassium hydroxide
- Mg（OH）2 Magnesium hydroxide
- Alkalis
- Water soluble bases
- Soapy to touch
- Properties
- pH Scale
- Range 0 to 14
- 0-7 Acidic
- 7 Neutral
- 7-14 Basic
- Universal indicator
- Biological importance
- Body pH 7.0-7.8
- Stomach acid
- Tooth decay
- Range 0 to 14
- Salts
- Formation
- Acid plus Base
- Metal plus Acid
- Carbonate plus Acid
- Types
- Neutral salts
- Acidic salts
- Basic salts
- Common Salt NaCl
- Chlor-alkali process
- Source of chemicals
- Sodium hydroxide
- Bleaching powder
- Baking soda
- Washing soda
- Water of crystallization
- CuSO4.5H2O
- CaSO4.2H2O Gypsum
- Plaster of Paris
- Formation
- Acids
Acids, Bases and Salts - Chapter Overview
The map in words
- Acids Bases Salts
- Acids
- Properties
- Sour taste
- Turn blue litmus red
- Produce H+ ions
- Reactions
- With metals
- With carbonates
- With bases
- Examples
- HCl
- H2SO4
- CH3COOH
- Properties
- Bases
- Properties
- Bitter taste
- Turn red litmus blue
- Produce OH- ions
- Types
- Alkalis
- Metal oxides
- Examples
- NaOH
- Ca（OH）2
- Properties
- pH Scale
- Range 0-14
- Acidic less than 7
- Basic greater than 7
- Neutral equals 7
- Salts
- Formation
- Acid plus base
- Neutralization
- Types
- Acidic salts
- Basic salts
- Neutral salts
- Common salt derivatives
- Baking soda
- Washing soda
- Bleaching powder
- Formation
- Applications
- Everyday life
- Food preservation
- Medicine
- Cleaning
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Processing
- Chemical production
- Everyday life
- Acids
Acids, Bases and Salts - Complete Concept Map
The map in words
- Acids Bases Salts
- Acids
- Properties
- Sour taste
- Turn blue litmus red
- Conduct electricity
- pH less than 7
- Examples
- HCl
- H2SO4
- HNO3
- CH3COOH
- Reactions
- With metals
- Produce H2 gas
- With carbonates
- Produce CO2
- With bases
- Neutralization
- With metals
- Properties
- Bases
- Properties
- Bitter taste
- Feel soapy
- Turn red litmus blue
- pH greater than 7
- Examples
- NaOH
- Ca（OH）2
- Mg（OH）2
- NH4OH
- Reactions
- With acids
- Form salts
- With metals
- Some produce H2
- With acids
- Properties
- Salts
- Formation
- Acid plus Base
- Neutralization
- Types
- Neutral salts
- Acidic salts
- Basic salts
- Examples
- Common salt NaCl
- Baking soda
- Washing soda
- Water of crystallization
- CuSO4.5H2O
- CaSO4.2H2O
- Formation
- pH Scale
- Range 0 to 14
- Neutral pH 7
- Acidic below 7
- Basic above 7
- Indicators
- Natural
- Litmus
- Turmeric
- Synthetic
- Phenolphthalein
- Methyl orange
- Universal indicator
- Natural
- Acids
Acids, Bases and Salts
The map in words
- Acids, Bases and Salts
- Acids
- Bases
- Indicators
- Reactions of acids and bases
- pH scale
- Salts
- Chemicals from common salt
- Water of crystallisation
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What are the important topics in Acids,Bases and Salts for CBSE Class 10 Science?
Key topics in Acids,Bases and Salts include Acids, Bases and Indicators, Reactions of Acids and Bases, Acids, Bases in Water and Ion Formation, pH and Strength of Acids and Bases. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 10 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Acids,Bases and Salts show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Acids,Bases and Salts connect: Acids, Bases and Salts - Complete Concept Map; Acids, Bases and Salts - Chapter Overview. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Acids,Bases and Salts for the CBSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 71 practice questions on Acids,Bases and Salts. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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