Chapter 6: Life Processes Life Processes The processes that are necessary for an organism to stay alive. Eg. Nutrition, respiration, etc. Criteria of Life Growth Movement Nutrition The process in which an organism takes in food, utilizes it to get energy, for growth, repair and maintenance, etc. and excretes the waste materials from the body. … Read more
Periodic Classification of Elements 1. Introduction to Classification Classification is an essential concept in science that involves identifying and grouping similar elements based on their properties. The periodic classification of elements has evolved over time as new elements were discovered and scientific understanding improved. 2. Lavoisier’s Classification Lavoisier, a French chemist, classified elements into two … Read more
Carbon and its Compounds 1. Bonding in Carbon Carbon is a unique element in the periodic table due to its ability to form covalent bonds. It has four valence electrons, allowing it to share electrons with other elements to achieve stability. Formation of Covalent Bond: Covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons between atoms. These … Read more
Chapter 3 – Metals and Non-Metals Gist of the Lesson Elements are classified broadly into two categories on the basis of properties: Metals: Iron, Zinc, Copper, Aluminium etc. Non-Metals: Chlorine, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sulphur etc. Apart from metals and non-metals, some elements show properties of both metals and non-metals, e.g., Silicon, Arsenic, Germanium. They are … Read more
Properties of Acids: Produce hydrogen ions [H+] in H2O. Sour taste. Turn blue litmus red. Act as electrolytes in Solution. Neutralize solutions carrying hydroxide ions. React with several metals releasing Hydrogen gas. React with carbonates releasing CO2 (g) Destroy body tissues. Corrode metal surface quickly. On the basis of origin, acids are classified as: a. … Read more
Introduction Chemistry is the science of substances and their interactions. When substances undergo transformation, they participate in a chemical reaction. These reactions often result in: Change in physical state (solid, liquid, gas) Alteration of color Evolution of a gas Change in temperature (exothermic or endothermic) Formation of a precipitate (an insoluble solid) Understanding these reactions … Read more
In this article, we quick revise the chapter Acids, Bases and Salts of Class 10 Science CBSE with pointwise cover all the topic Acids, Bases and Salts Quick Revision Notes 1. An acid may be defined as a substance that releases H⁺ ions in an aqueous solution. 2. A base may be defined as a … Read more
In this article, we can Differentiate between inhalation and exhalation of Class 10 Science Chapter Life Processes with a full detailed explanation Inspiration or Inhalation: It is bringing of fresh air into lungs for exchange of gases. During inhalation. thoracic cavity enlarges due to two types of inspiratory muscles, phrenic and external intercostals, Phrenic muscles … Read more
In this article, we studied Different Types of Chemical Reactions with detailed explanation for class 10 Science chemistry Chapter Chemical Reactions Reactions and Equations There are many types of chemical reactions but in class 10 we studied only four types of Chemical Reactions Combination Reactions Decomposition Reactions Displacement Reactions Double Displacement Reactions Types of Chemical … Read more
In this article we know the Difference Between Pepsin and Trypsin Class 10 Science Life Processes with detailed explanation in tabular form Pepsin: It is a major enzyme of gastric juice which function in acidic medium (pH 2.0-3.5). It hydrolyses proteins into soluble fragments called proteases and peptones. The enzyme gastric lipase is active in infants. It … Read more