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Carbon and its Compounds — Syllabus

Gujarat Board · Class 10 · Science

What Carbon and its Compounds covers in Gujarat Board Class 10 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include 1 Bonding in Carbon.

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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 10 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Carbon and its Compounds

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4.1 Bonding in Carbon – The Covalent Bond

  • Carbon has atomic number 6 and electronic configuration 2, 4 — so it has 4 valence electrons.
  • Carbon cannot form C⁴⁺ (requires too much energy) or C⁴⁻ (nucleus cannot hold 10 electrons) ions.
  • Carbon achieves noble gas configuration by SHARING electrons — forming COVALENT BONDS.
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4.2 Versatile Nature of Carbon

  • Two special properties make carbon form millions of compounds: (1) CATENATION and (2) TETRAVALENCY.
  • CATENATION: Carbon's unique ability to form bonds with OTHER carbon atoms, creating long chains, branched chains, and rings.
  • TETRAVALENCY: Carbon has valency of 4, so it can bond with 4 other atoms (C, H, O, N, S, Cl, etc.).
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4.3 Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds

  • COMBUSTION: Carbon compounds burn in oxygen/air to produce CO₂ and H₂O along with heat and light. These are oxidation reactions.
  • Saturated hydrocarbons burn with a CLEAN BLUE FLAME (complete combustion with sufficient air).
  • Unsaturated hydrocarbons burn with a YELLOW SOOTY FLAME (incomplete combustion, carbon particles deposited).
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4.4 Important Carbon Compounds – Ethanol and Ethanoic Acid

  • ETHANOL (C₂H₅OH): Commonly called alcohol. Liquid at room temperature. Boiling point = 351 K.
  • Ethanol is the active ingredient in all alcoholic drinks. It is also used as a solvent in medicines (tincture iodine, cough syrups).
  • Ethanol is completely miscible with water (soluble in all proportions).

Key Concepts

A covalent bond is formed whenTetravalency means carbon has the abilityCatenation is the unique abilitySaturated hydrocarbons are carbon compounds containingUnsaturated hydrocarbons contain one or more

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What are the important topics in Carbon and its Compounds for Gujarat Board Class 10 Science?
Key topics in Carbon and its Compounds include 1 Bonding in Carbon – The Covalent Bond, 2 Versatile Nature of Carbon, 3 Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds, 4 Important Carbon Compounds – Ethanol and Ethanoic Acid. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Gujarat Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Carbon and its Compounds for the Gujarat Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 59 practice questions on Carbon and its Compounds. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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