Category Archives: CBSE Class 10

In a nuclear reaction, two lighter nuclei combine to form a comparatively heavier nucleus with release of energy. Name this nuclear process. Give an example of such a nuclear reaction. State two advantages of this process for conversion of nuclear energy to electrical energy. Why is it difficult to use such a process for commercial generation of energy ?

In a nuclear reaction, a heavy nucleus disintegrates into two lighter nuclear fragements with release of energy. Name this nuclear process. Give an example of such a nuclear reaction. Suggest one peaceful application of this process. Give one advantage and one disadvantage of use of this process for conversion of nuclear energy into electrical energy.

Describe an activity to observe the changes through which sulphur undergoes when melted.

Draw a labeled diagram for Frasch process used for extraction of sulphur.

Name the chief ore of iron. How is it concentrated ? Draw a labelled diagram of Blast furnace for extraction of iron. Write balanced chemical equations for the reactions taking place in blast furnace.