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Study of Acids, Bases and Salts

ICSE · Class 10 · Chemistry

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Topics in Study of Acids, Bases and Salts

1

Acids: Nature, Types and Basicity

  • Mineral acids are acids derived from minerals. Common examples are HCl, HNO3 and H2SO4.
  • Mineral acids are corrosive, strong and completely ionised in water.
  • Organic acids are derived from living organisms and contain carbon. They are weak, less corrosive and only partially ionised in water.
2

Bases and Alkalis

  • A base reacts with hydronium ions furnished by an acid to form salt and water only.
  • Bases are usually oxides or hydroxides of metals; ammonium hydroxide also acts as a base.
  • Alkalis are a particular class of bases that are soluble in water.
3

Salts and Their Types

  • A salt is an ionic compound formed by the partial or complete replacement of the replaceable hydrogen atoms of an acid by a metallic ion or ammonium ion.
  • Normal salts are formed by complete replacement of all replaceable hydrogen atoms.
  • Examples of normal salts are NaCl, Na2SO4 and KNO3.
4

pH, Water and Indicators

  • The pH value of a solution is the negative logarithm base 10 of the hydronium ion concentration.
  • The pH scale is used to show acidic, neutral and alkaline nature.
  • pH 7 is the midpoint representing neutrality.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Acids, bases and salts and their behaviour in water, reactions, classifications, pH, indicators, solubility, hydrolysis, crystallisation and preparation methods

AcidsBases and alkalisSaltspH and indicatorsPreparation of saltsWater 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, Bases & Salts Classification, Strength vs Concentration of Acids — How to Tell Them Apart, Complete Chapter Concept Map: Acids, Bases and Salts. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Study of Acids, Bases and Salts — ICSE Class 10 Chemistry?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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