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Class 10 Science Chemical Reactions and Equations Very Short Answer Questions

Very Short Answer Questions for Class 10 Science Chemical Reactions and Equations. Try first, then reveal the answer. These are exam-oriented practice items, not copied board papers.

Practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. These are original exam-oriented questions for revision — not official CBSE board papers and not a guarantee of any exam question. Always match the textbook issued by your school and the latest PDFs on ncert.nic.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.

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Practice set

Q211 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Precipitation.

Answer

A precipitate is an insoluble solid formed in a double-displacement reaction.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q221 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Chemical Reactions and Equations.

Answer

A chemical equation must be balanced for mass.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q231 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Chemical Reactions and Equations.

Answer

Combination, decomposition, displacement, double displacement.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q241 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Redox.

Answer

Redox: oxidation is gain of oxygen or loss of electrons as taught.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q251 Mark1 markModerate

Define or state: Chemical Reactions and Equations.

Answer

Exothermic vs endothermic.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q261 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Chemical Reactions and Equations.

Answer

Precipitation reactions.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q271 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Balanced equation.

Answer

A balanced chemical equation has the same number of atoms of each element on both sides.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q281 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Combination reaction.

Answer

In a combination reaction two or more substances join to form a single product.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q291 Mark1 markEasy

Define or state: Decomposition.

Answer

A decomposition reaction splits one compound into two or more products, often with heat, light or electricity.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

Q301 Mark1 markModerate

Define or state: Displacement.

Answer

A more reactive metal can displace a less reactive metal from its salt solution.

Explanation

A one-mark answer should use the textbook term and one clear fact — not a long paragraph.

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Class: Class 10 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Chemical Reactions and Equations · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).

FAQs

Are these official CBSE board questions?

No. They are original practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. Official sample papers are published on cbseacademic.nic.in.

Will these questions appear in the board exam?

Nobody can promise a question. Use them for revision of frequently tested concepts and exam-style practice.

Is the chapter list the latest NCERT list?

Yes, the catalog follows current NCERT textbooks used in CBSE schools (including new middle-stage books such as Ganita Prakash and Curiosity). Always match the book issued by your school.

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