Master Class 10 Science Chapter 1- Chemical Reactions

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Key Topics Covered in Chemical Reactions and Equations

Class 10th Science Chapter 1: Best Study Approaches

Every year comes with a lot of apprehensions for the students regarding their performance in education. They are placed with multiple thoughts regarding how to study. Nowadays, it has become much easier to find an approach that matches their kind. They can follow class studying and tuitions or they can study from online learning platforms. They can try different methods to learn and excel.

We at ToppersSky consider it our responsibility to provide some techniques to help students score high in different subjects. Class 10th science chapter 1 lays the foundation of chemical reactions in chemistry. It introduces the students to how chemical reactions take place in the environment. What effect do they have on other substances? This chapter consists of a total of 6 marks and this detailed guide tells about the important topics of this chapter and how students can wisely for prepare them.

Key Topics Covered in Chemical Reactions and Equations

Class 10th Science Chapter 1 is based on How different reactions occur in the environment.

How different reactions occur
Changes that take
Chemical Equations
Types of Chemical Reactions

1. Combination reaction
2. Decomposition reaction
3. Displacement reaction
4. Double displacement reaction
5. Oxidation and reduction reactions

Effects of an oxidation reaction in everyday life.
Corrosion: The degradation of metals due to their reaction with atmospheric oxygen and moisture.
Rancidity: when fat and oil get oxidized the food gets spoiled.

Class 10th Science Chapter 1: Best Study Approaches

It remains a common question of how should we study. Studying is a process of continuous learning. Students must schedule their program in such a manner that they can perform a balanced kind of preparation. It includes proper allocation of time to study, play, and rest.

As the saying goes, All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so we have to make a proper balance between our learning and playing.

Friends, now we will tell you how you can bifurcate Science Chapter 1 into different topics and make learning easy. Chemical Reactions and Equations carry a total of 6 marks and 7.5% of the total marks.

First Step

Start with a brief reading of your NCERT book and give a rough glance at the major topics that have been discussed above.
Close the book and try to recall what you have read.
Write down in your copy, about what you can grasp from the first reading.
Try to find out the topics that made you feel interested in it.

Second Step

Read the chapter again.
Learn one topic at a time.
Learn the topic by writing them.
Check the correctness of what you have written in the book.

Third Step

Learn the chemical equations by writing them.
Memorize the formulae of different compounds and elements.
Practice writing answers in the given time and word limit.

Forth Step

Read the “What you have learned “ paragraph given at the end of the chapter.
This will provide you with a fast revision.
Now try to answer the questions that are given at the end of the chapter.

Fifth Step

Read the chapter again completely.
Make short notes of what you have learned, which you can do daily also while learning individual topics.
Revise the chapter from the videos on ToppersSky.

How Can ToppersSky Help You

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Chapter videos: You can watch the chapter video and get a brief understanding of Class 10 Science Chapter 1. ToppersSky transforms the chapter into animated content which makes learning easy.
Minku and Minki questions answer: You can solve your doubts from this video as different questions will be asked.
How to write an answer: From this video you can learn how to write structured answers and can score well.
Important questions and answers: From this video, you can get to know which question is important and has more chances of being asked in the exam.

By watching these videos students can make their learning easy as they are in animated form which provides good interaction and they are easy to remember.

Tips for Good Preparation

As we have observed there are three main topics from which the questions can come in the exam, and this chapter is for six marks, we can consider questions that are multiple choice questions, very short type answers, short type answers, and long type answers. And, below are some quick tips that will help you out while writing a Science exam paper.

Write the answers in good handwriting.
Write the answers in the given word limit.
Use diagrams with your answers.
Write the chemical equations with your answers.
Begin the new answer from a new page.

Conclusion

It is observed that getting higher marks in the exam is a result of systematic preparation. It is not a matter of chance to score high, but rather a calculative assessment of self, as to where one stands in the competition. Practice writing answers is very important and solving different questions can add laurels to your preparation. Use your time of preparation effectively. Solving previous years’ exam papers can be useful as it will make you know the pattern of the exam paper. Purchasing the videos on ToppersSky App can help you with learning the chapters more easily as they are animated videos and they are easy to understand and remember.