Acids, Bases and Salts: Class 10 Science (विज्ञान) (MP Board) important questions and practice
Acids, Bases and Salts is chapter 2 of 13 in MP Board Class 10 Science (विज्ञान). Below are the topics the paper draws from, the question types that come up again and again, and a free practice test on this chapter alone.
Topics in this chapter
- Chemical properties of acids and bases (reactions with metals, carbonates, oxides)
- Indicators: litmus, phenolphthalein, methyl orange, olfactory indicators
- pH scale and its importance in everyday life
- Common salts: NaCl, bleaching powder, baking soda, washing soda, plaster of Paris
- Water of crystallisation
- Chlor-alkali process
What examiners usually ask
- Why does dry HCl gas not change the colour of dry blue litmus paper?
- Write the chemical name and formula of baking soda and explain its use in making cakes
- How is plaster of Paris prepared from gypsum? Why should it be stored in a moisture-proof container?
Exam tip
Prepare the preparation equation and two uses for each of the five salts, since one salt question is asked almost every year; also recall that the pH of acid rain is below 5.6 and tooth decay starts below 5.5.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the important questions from Acids, Bases and Salts for MP Board Class 10?
The question types listed above repeat most often in MP Board Class 10 Science (विज्ञान) papers for this chapter. Practise them with the chapter test and then attempt them inside a full previous-year paper under time.
Is Acids, Bases and Salts in the MP Board Class 10 Science (विज्ञान) syllabus?
Yes. Acids, Bases and Salts is part of the current MP Board Class 10 Science (विज्ञान) syllabus, as listed on this site from the prescribed textbook.
Can I practise Acids, Bases and Salts MCQs in Hindi?
Yes. The chapter test and explanations are available in Hindi and English, with an AI doubt solver for any question.