SALIENT FEATURES OF THE BOOK: - Written in accordance with the latest syllabus and guidelines on Continous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) introduced by the CBSE - A self-study book supplemented with tables, extensive diagrams and schematic presentations - Laws, definitions and important facts highlighted - Activities and experiments to develop scientific skills - Extensive tasks for Formative and Summative assessments included in every chapter as per the CCE guidelines - Formative assessments include oral questions, quizzes, worksheets, home-assignments and topics for group activities, group discussions, seminars and symposiums - Summative assessments include very short answer type questions, short answer type-I questions, short answer type-II questions and long answer type questions - Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and diagrammatic questions are also included - A summary at the end of chapter provides for a quick recap of the important concepts learnt within the chapter