CBSE · Class 10 · Science · Chapter 4

Carbon and its Compounds

Study carbon bonding, hydrocarbons, functional groups and the properties of important carbon compounds.

13 lessons 55 min
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Lessons in this chapter

  1. 1Bonding In Carbon – The Covalent BondCarbon skips the ion drama and shares electrons instead.
  2. 2Versatile Nature Of CarbonFour bonds plus endless self-linking make carbon chemistry wonderfully crowded.
  3. 3Saturated And Unsaturated Carbon CompoundsSingle, double or triple: carbon changes the bond and changes the family.
  4. 4Chains, Branches And RingsCarbon chains can stay straight, branch out or close the loop.
  5. 5Will You Be My Friend?Swap a hydrogen for the right group and the molecule gets a whole new personality.
  6. 6Homologous SeriesEvery new family member arrives carrying one extra CH₂ unit.
  7. 7Nomenclature Of Carbon CompoundsCarbon compounds finally get names that tell you what is actually inside them.
  8. 8Chemical Properties Of Carbon CompoundsGive carbon enough oxygen for a clean burn; starve it and soot takes over.
  9. 9Oxidation, Addition Reaction And Substitution ReactionCarbon compounds can gain oxygen, add hydrogen or swap atoms depending on the bond.
  10. 10Some Important Carbon Compounds – EthanolEthanol is a solvent, fuel and reaction partner with more chemistry than its familiar name suggests.
  11. 11Properties Of Ethanoic AcidEthanoic acid makes esters, salts and carbon dioxide while quietly powering vinegar chemistry.
  12. 12Soaps And DetergentsSoap surrounds oily dirt like a molecular rescue team, until hard water gets involved.
  13. 13Chapter Summary and PracticeFrom shared electrons to micelles, the whole carbon story comes back together.
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