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Acids, Bases and Salts

Class 10 Science • Chapter 3

Chapter Overview

This chapter explains the chemical properties of acids and bases, indicators, their reactions with metals and compounds, neutralisation, ions in aqueous solutions, pH and its importance in everyday life. It also covers salts, their preparation, properties and important compounds such as sodium hydroxide, bleaching powder, baking soda, washing soda, hydrated salts and Plaster of Paris.

📘 Complete Notes

Detailed chapter notes with reactions, definitions, equations, pH, salts and everyday applications.

❓ Important Questions

Exam-focused questions, reasoning, reaction equations and competency-based practice.

📝 Previous Year Questions

Official CBSE paper resources and chapter-focused practice material.

Topics Covered

Acids and Bases
Natural and Synthetic Indicators
Olfactory Indicators
Acids with Metals
Metal Carbonates and Hydrogencarbonates
Neutralisation Reaction
Metallic Oxides with Acids
Non-Metallic Oxides with Bases
Acids and Bases in Water
Hydronium Ion
Alkalis
Dilution and Safety
pH Scale
Strong and Weak Acids/Bases
Importance of pH
Family of Salts
pH of Salts
Common Salt
Chlor-Alkali Process
Bleaching Powder
Baking Soda
Washing Soda
Water of Crystallisation
Plaster of Paris

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Official Study Sources

Use the official NCERT textbook and CBSE Academic resources along with these website notes.

NCERT Official Chapter PDF → NCERT Official Textbooks → CBSE Academic Curriculum 2026-27 →