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Chemical Bonding

NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech

Complete topic list for Chemical Bonding in NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Chemical Bonding

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1. Why atoms combine

  • Noble gases are non-reactive because they have stable electronic configurations.
  • Except helium, noble gases have 8 electrons in the outermost shell.
  • Helium is the exception with 2 electrons in the outermost shell.
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2. Ionic bonding and ionic compounds

  • Ionic bonding is formed by transfer of electron from a metal to a non-metal.
  • The positively charged ion formed is called a cation.
  • The negatively charged ion formed is called an anion.
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3. Properties of ionic compounds

  • Ionic compounds are crystalline, hard, and brittle solids.
  • They have high melting and boiling points because strong electrostatic forces must be overcome.
  • Sodium chloride has melting point 1074 K (801°C) and boiling point 1686 K (1413°C).
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4. Covalent bonding and covalent compounds

  • Covalent bonding is formed by sharing of electrons between atoms.
  • A covalent bond forms when attraction and repulsion balance and potential energy is minimum.
  • Hydrogen molecule forms by sharing one electron pair.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Chemical bonding as the cause of stable substance formation through transfer or sharing of electrons

Need for bondingNoble gasesIonic bondingIonic compoundsCovalent bondingCovalent compoundsSpecific ionic examplesSpecific covalent examples

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What are the important topics in Chemical Bonding for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Key topics in Chemical Bonding include Chemical Bonding Overview, Chemical Bonding Overview, Chemical Bonding Overview. These are the concepts NIOS Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in Chemical Bonding — NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 42 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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