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ICSE · Class 10 · Chemistry
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Acids, Bases & Salts Classification
The map in words
- Acids Bases Salts
- Acids
- Strong
- HCl HNO3 H2SO4
- Complete ionization
- Weak
- CH3COOH H2CO3
- Partial ionization
- Monobasic
- HCl fornmic acid
- One H+ ion
- Dibasic
- H2SO4 H2CO3
- Two H+ ions
- Tribasic
- H3PO4
- Three H+ ions
- Strong
- Bases
- Alkalis
- NaOH KOH
- Soluble in water
- Non-Alkalis
- Cu(OH)2 Fe(OH)3
- Insoluble in water
- Monoacidic
- NaOH NH4OH
- One OH- ion
- Diacidic
- Ca(OH)2 Ba(OH)2
- Two OH- ions
- Triacidic
- Al(OH)3 Fe(OH)3
- Three OH- ions
- Alkalis
- Salts
- Normal
- NaCl Na2SO4
- Complete replacement
- Acid
- NaHSO4 KHCO3
- Partial H+ replacement
- Basic
- Cu(OH)Cl Pb(OH)NO3
- Partial OH- replacement
- Double
- Mohrs salt Potash alum
- Two salts combined
- Mixed
- NaKCO3
- Multiple cations anions
- Complex
- K4Fe(CN)6
- Complex ion present
- Normal
- Acids
Strength vs Concentration of Acids — How to Tell Them Apart
The map in words
- Given Acid Solution
- B
- Yes - Almost Complete: STRONG ACID
- E
- High amount: G
- Example: Conc HCl
- Dilute HCl is NOT a weak acid
- Example: Conc HCl
- Low amount: H
- Example: Dilute HCl
- High amount: G
- E
- No - Partial: WEAK ACID
- F
- High amount: I
- Example: Conc CH3COOH
- Conc CH3COOH is NOT strong
- Example: Conc CH3COOH
- Low amount: J
- Example: Dilute CH3COOH
- High amount: I
- F
- Yes - Almost Complete: STRONG ACID
- B
- completely
- is
- Strong
- Weak
Complete Chapter Concept Map: Acids, Bases and Salts
The map in words
- Acids Bases and Salts
- Acids
- Definition
- Gives H3O plus ions in water
- Turns blue litmus red
- Sour taste
- Types by Source
- Mineral Acids
- HCl HNO3 H2SO4
- Corrosive and Strong
- Organic Acids
- CH3COOH HCOOH
- Weak and Less Corrosive
- Mineral Acids
- Types by Strength
- Strong Acids
- Complete Ionisation
- HCl H2SO4 HNO3
- Weak Acids
- Partial Ionisation
- CH3COOH H2CO3
- Strong Acids
- Basicity
- Monobasic - HCl
- Dibasic - H2SO4
- Tribasic - H3PO4
- Chemical Reactions
- With Metals gives H2
- With Bases Neutralisation
- With Carbonates gives CO2
- With Sulphides gives H2S
- With Sulphites gives SO2
- Definition
- Bases
- Definition
- Reacts with H3O plus ions
- Forms salt and water
- Oxide or Hydroxide of metal
- Alkalis
- Water Soluble Bases
- Give OH minus ions only
- NaOH KOH Ca OH 2
- Types by Strength
- Strong Bases - NaOH KOH
- Weak Bases - NH4OH
- Acidity of Base
- Monoacidic - NaOH
- Diacidic - Ca OH 2
- Triacidic - Al OH 3
- Chemical Reactions
- Neutralisation with Acids
- With CO2 gives Carbonates
- With Metallic Salts
- With Ammonium Salts
- Definition
- Salts
- Definition
- Ionic Compound
- Replacement of H ions of acid
- Types
- Normal Salt - NaCl Na2SO4
- Acid Salt - NaHSO4 NaHCO3
- Basic Salt - Cu OH Cl
- Double Salt - Mohr Salt
- Mixed Salt - NaKCO3
- Complex Salt - K4 Fe CN 6
- Methods of Preparation
- Direct Combination
- Displacement
- Precipitation
- Neutralisation
- Decomposition
- Properties
- Water of Crystallisation
- Efflorescence
- Deliquescence
- Hydrolysis
- Solubility
- Definition
- pH Scale
- Range 0 to 14
- pH 7 Neutral
- pH below 7 Acidic
- pH above 7 Alkaline
- Formula pH equals minus log H3O plus
- Indicators
- Litmus pH 5 to 8
- Methyl Orange pH 3.1 to 4.5
- Phenolphthalein pH 8 to 9.8
- Universal Indicator
- pH Paper
- Acids
Acids, bases and salts and their behaviour in water, reactions, classifications, pH, indicators, solubility, hydrolysis, crystallisation and preparation methods
The map in words
- Acids, bases and salts and their behaviour in water, reactions, classifications, pH, indicators, solubility, hydrolysis, crystallisation and preparation methods
- Acids
- Bases and alkalis
- Salts
- pH and indicators
- Preparation of salts
- Water and ionisation
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What are the important topics in Study of Acids, Bases and Salts for ICSE Class 10 Chemistry?
Key topics in Study of Acids, Bases and Salts include Acids: Nature, Types and Basicity, Bases and Alkalis, Salts and Their Types, pH, Water and Indicators. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
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