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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.
