Common chemical compounds and their formulas for Class 10 Science

Here are some of the Common chemical compounds and their formulas for Class 10 Science

Common chemical compounds and their formulas for Class 10 Science

1. Water ($H_2O$): A vital compound for all forms of life.

2. Carbon Dioxide ($CO_2$): A gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration.

3. Oxygen ($O_2$): A gas that supports life and combustion.

4. Hydrochloric Acid ($HCl$): A strong acid commonly used in laboratory and industrial applications.

5. Sodium Hydroxide ($NaOH$): Also known as caustic soda, it’s a highly caustic base and alkali used in many industries.

6. Sodium Chloride ($NaCl$): Commonly known as table salt, used in food and for many industrial processes.

7. Baking Soda ($NaHCO_3$): Also known as Sodium Bicarbonate, used in cooking and as an antacid.

8. Washing Soda ($Na_2CO_3\cdot10H_2O$): Also known as Sodium Carbonate Decahydrate, it’s used as a cleaning agent.

9. Marble ($CaCO_3$): Also known as Calcium Carbonate, it’s used in building and construction, and is the main component of seashells and limestone.

10. Quick Lime ($CaO$): Also known as Calcium Oxide, it’s used in building materials and industrial applications.

11. Slaked Lime ($Ca(OH)_2$): Also known as Calcium Hydroxide, it’s used in the food industry and for water treatment.

12. Bleaching Powder ($CaOCl_2$): Also known as Calcium Hypochlorite, it’s used for disinfection and sterilization.

13. Methane ($CH_4$): A main component of natural gas, it’s a hydrocarbon used for heating and in power generation.

14. Ammonia ($NH_3$): A compound used widely in fertilizers and cleaning solutions.

15. Sulphuric Acid ($H_2SO_4$): A strong acid used in laboratories and industries.

16. Nitric Acid ($HNO_3$): A strong acid used in laboratories and to make fertilizers.

17. Acetic Acid ($CH_3COOH$): Also known as Vinegar when diluted, it’s used in food preparation and various industrial processes.

18. Gypsum ($CaSO_4\cdot2H_2O$): Is used as a fertilizer and as the main constituent in many forms of plaster, drywall and blackboard or sidewalk chalk.

19. Plaster of Paris ($CaSO_4\cdot\frac{1}{2}H_2O$): It is used in making casts and patterns for statues. Also used to fill small gaps on the walls and roofs.

20. Blue Vitriol ($CuSO_4\cdot5H_2O$): It is the pentahydrate of Copper Sulphate. It is used as a fungicide.

21. Milk of Magnesia ($Mg(OH)_2$): Magnesium Hydroxide is the chemical name and it is a vital part of antacids and laxatives.

22. Sucrose ($C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}$): It is used as a sweetener.

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