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Comprehensive Study Guide

The document provides a comprehensive recap of Class 10 Science, focusing on chemical reactions, acids, bases, and salts. It includes definitions, indicators of reactions, and activities with observations and conclusions. Additionally, it addresses common questions related to the experiments conducted in the chapters.

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Class 10 Science - Comprehensive Recap

With Activities and Answers

Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations

1. Understanding Chemical Reactions

- A chemical reaction occurs when reactants transform into products.

- Indicators of a chemical reaction:

* Change in state

* Change in color

* Evolution of gas

* Change in temperature

Activity 1.1: Burning of Magnesium Ribbon

- Procedure: Burn a cleaned magnesium ribbon in air and collect the ash.

- Observation: Magnesium burns with a dazzling white flame.

- Equation: Mg + O2 MgO

- Conclusion: A new substance is formed, indicating a chemical reaction.

Blue Box Question: Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning?

- Answer: To remove magnesium oxide layer that forms due to atmospheric oxygen.

Chapter 2: Acids, Bases, and Salts

1. Understanding Acids and Bases

- Acids are sour, turn blue litmus red, and release H+ ions in water.

- Bases are bitter, turn red litmus blue, and release OH ions in water.
Activity 2.1: Testing Acids and Bases with Indicators

- Procedure: Test solutions with litmus, phenolphthalein, and methyl orange.

- Observation:

* Acid turns blue litmus red.

* Base turns red litmus blue.

Blue Box Question: How can you identify distilled water, an acid, and a base with only red litmus
paper?

- Answer: Acid turns blue litmus red, base turns it blue, and distilled water shows no change.

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