Air and Water
NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech
Step-by-step guide to study Air and Water in NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.
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Revise & Test
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What to Focus On
- Air is a mixture of gases.
- Nitrogen and oxygen are the major components of air.
- Water vapour is variable in air.
- Oxygen supports life and burning.
- Nitrogen is the main constituent of proteins.
- Carbon dioxide is used in photosynthesis and food preservation.
- Atmospheric pressure is caused by the weight of air.
- A barometer measures air pressure.
- Air pressure decreases with height.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Air is an element.
Oxygen is the main gas in air because it supports breathing.
Water vapour has a fixed percentage in air like oxygen and nitrogen.
Memory Tips
Air as a mixture, not an element or compound
Major gases in dry air and their order
Percentage of oxygen and nitrogen in air
Oxygen is active and supports life and burning
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