Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Chemistry Strand 2 Physical Chemistry Notes. The MS Word version is also available upon your request.

  The document covers the following strands, sub-strands, and topics:

  • STRAND 2.0: PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
    • 2.1 Acids and Bases
      • Introduction to Acids and Bases
        • Definition and Properties of Acids (Mineral and Organic Acids)
        • Definition and Properties of Bases and Alkalis
      • Indicators and the pH Scale
        • Acid-Base Indicators (Commercial and Natural)
        • The pH Scale and Universal Indicator
      • Strength of Acids and Bases
        • Strong vs. Weak Acids (Dissociation and Conductivity)
        • Strong vs. Weak Bases
      • Chemical Properties of Acids (Reactions)
        • Reaction with Metals
        • Reaction with Bases (Neutralization)
        • Reaction with Carbonates and Hydrogen Carbonates
      • Applications of Acids and Bases (Agriculture, Medicine, Industry, Home)
    • 2.2 Introduction to Salts
      • Definition and Types of Salts (Normal, Acid, Basic, Double Salts)
      • Solubility of Salts in Water (General Solubility Rules)
      • Methods of Preparing Salts
        • Reaction of Acid + Insoluble Base/Metal/Carbonate
        • Titration (Acid + Alkali)
        • Direct Synthesis (Combination)
        • Precipitation (Double Decomposition)
      • Action of Heat and Atmosphere on Salts (Hygroscopic, Deliquescent, and Efflorescent Salts)
      • Uses of Salts (Fertilizers, Medicine, Water Treatment, Food Industry, De-icing)
      • Environmental Impact (Eutrophication, Soil Acidity)
• File Size:

  555.44 KB
• Length:

  17 pages
• Category:

  Lesson Notes
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  CHEMISTRY
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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