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Chemical reactions and equations — Syllabus

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Science

What Chemical reactions and equations covers in Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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

Topics in Chemical reactions and equations

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1. Chemical Reaction and Chemical Equation

  • A chemical reaction is a process in which some substances undergo bond breaking and are transformed into new substances by formation of new bonds.
  • Reactants are the substances taking part in a chemical reaction.
  • Products are the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.
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2. Balancing Chemical Equations

  • An equation is balanced when the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides.
  • Balancing is done by trial and error using whole-number factors.
  • The formula of a compound must not be changed while balancing.
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3. Types of Chemical Reactions

  • Chemical reactions are mainly classified as combination, decomposition, displacement, and double displacement reactions.
  • When two or more reactants combine to form a single product, it is a combination reaction.
  • When one reactant gives two or more products, it is a decomposition reaction.
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4. Heat Changes in Reactions and Processes

  • Endothermic processes absorb heat from outside.
  • Exothermic processes give out heat.
  • Melting of ice and dissolution of potassium nitrate in water are endothermic processes.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Chemical reactions and equations explain how substances change into new substances, how those changes are written as equations, how equations are balanced, and how reactions are classified by their behaviour, heat change, rate, oxidation-reduction, corrosion, and rancidity.

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What are the important topics in Chemical reactions and equations for Maharashtra Board Class 10 Science?
Key topics in Chemical reactions and equations include Chemical Reaction and Chemical Equation, Balancing Chemical Equations, Types of Chemical Reactions, Heat Changes in Reactions and Processes. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Chemical reactions and equations for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Chemical reactions and equations. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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