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Acids,Bases and Salts

CBSE · Class 10 · Science

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An infographic showing common acid-base indicators (litmus, phenolphthalein, methyl orange, turmeric, red cabbage) and the distinct color changes they exhibit in acidic, neutral, and basic solutions.
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Topics in Acids,Bases and Salts

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Acids and Bases - Basic Concepts

  • Acids are sour in taste and turn blue litmus paper red
  • Bases are bitter in taste and turn red litmus paper blue
  • Natural indicators include litmus, turmeric, red cabbage leaves
2

Chemical Properties of Acids and Bases

  • Acids react with metals to produce salt and hydrogen gas
  • Metal + Acid → Salt + Hydrogen gas
  • Acids react with metal carbonates and bicarbonates to produce salt, water, and CO2
3

Neutralization and pH Scale

  • Neutralization: Acid + Base → Salt + Water
  • H+ (aq) + OH- (aq) → H2O (l)
  • pH scale ranges from 0-14, with 7 being neutral
4

Importance of pH in Everyday Life

  • Human body works within pH range 7.0-7.8
  • Acid rain has pH < 5.6, harmful to aquatic life and plants
  • Stomach produces HCl (pH ≈ 1.5-2) for digestion

Key Concepts

Central concept: Acids, Bases and Salts

AcidsBasesSaltspH ScaleChemical ReactionsIndicatorsDaily Life Applications

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Acids,Bases and Salts covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 10 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Acids,Bases and Salts — CBSE Class 10 Science?
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