Download App

Carbon and its Compounds — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceCarbon and its Compounds1 Mark
Question
What do you mean by catenation?
✓

Answer

Catenation is the binding of an element to itself through covalent bonds to form chain or ring molecules.
Examples: Carbon is the most common element that exhibits catenation. It can form long hydrocarbon chains and rings like benzene.

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free

Explore more

More "[1 Mark Questions]" from Carbon and its Compounds→Carbon and its Compounds — all question types→Science STD 10 question papers→CBSE Board STD 10 question papers→CBSE Board question paper generator→

Similar questions

What is the power of a convex lens whose focal length is 80cm?
→
What is the full form of MRI?
→
Name some everyday objects:
which absorb all the colours in sunlight.
→
Write the names of the following compound.$\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \text{H}\ \ \ \ \ \text{H}\ \ \ \ \ \\\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ |\ \ \ \ \ \ |\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \\\text{H}-\text{C}-\text{C}-\text{C}\equiv\text{C}-\text{H}\\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ |\ \ \ \ \ \ |\\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \text{H}\ \ \ \ \ \text{H}$
→
What happens when ethanoic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide? Write equation of the reaction involved.
→
Explain the following.
Why are the conductors of electric heating devices, such as bread-toasters and electric irons, made of an alloy rather than a pure metal?
→
Complete the following sentence:
Domestic gas cylinders like Indane contain mainly _______.
→
State any two uses of esters.
→
The magnification produced by a plane mirror is +1. What does this mean?
→
What happens chemically when quick lime is added to water?
→