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Study of Compounds — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 10 · Chemistry

What Study of Compounds covers in ICSE Class 10 Chemistry: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 10 Chemistry syllabus.

44 questions40 flashcards21 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 Chemistry · 2026-27

Topics in Study of Compounds

1

Hydrogen Chloride and Hydrochloric Acid

  • Hydrogen chloride is a covalent gas that is 1.27 times heavier than air.
  • Hydrogen chloride gas is highly soluble in water and cannot be collected over water.
  • Dry hydrogen chloride gas does not show acidic properties; acidity appears only when it dissolves in water.
2

Ammonia and Ammonium Hydroxide

  • Ammonia is a covalent gas that is lighter than air.
  • Ammonia is highly soluble in water and cannot be collected over water.
  • Ammonia is dried using quick lime only.
3

Nitric Acid and Nitrates

  • Nitric acid is a strong monobasic acid and a powerful oxidising agent.
  • Laboratory nitric acid is prepared by heating potassium nitrate or sodium nitrate with concentrated sulphuric acid.
  • The temperature during laboratory preparation should not exceed 200°C.
4

Sulphuric Acid and Contact Process

  • Sulphuric acid is known as the king of chemicals and oil of vitriol.
  • It is a strong dibasic acid and concentrated sulphuric acid is a dehydrating agent.
  • Sulphuric acid is colourless, dense, oily and highly corrosive.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Important inorganic compounds: hydrogen chloride, hydrochloric acid, ammonia, nitric acid, and sulphuric acid

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What are the important topics in Study of Compounds for ICSE Class 10 Chemistry?
Key topics in Study of Compounds include Hydrogen Chloride and Hydrochloric Acid, Ammonia and Ammonium Hydroxide, Nitric Acid and Nitrates, Sulphuric Acid and Contact Process. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Study of Compounds for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Study of Compounds. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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