The Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) makes prominent the chapters that must be completed in class 8. ICSE Class 8 Chemistry contains all the chapters that the students of middle school must know and learn before they go into the details of these topics.<\/p>\n

Class 8 Chemistry is the second year in which ICSE students learn different subdivisions of Science.<\/strong> The bifurcation was introduced to them in the previous year. Students understand the concept of chemicals, the structure of atoms, and many other fundamental concepts of Chemistry. The chapters introduced in ICSE Class 8 Chemistry are a mixture of new topics that will act as fundamental for secondary school and old topics that have been taught in the previous as an introduction to Chemistry. Chemistry is an interesting subject when studied along with visual representation and real-life experiments that take place in laboratories that are conducted in a controlled environment. All of these together not only make the students grasp the basic components of chemistry but also create awe among students.<\/p>\n

What is Chapter in Chemistry for Class 8?<\/h2>\n

The chapters included in ICSE Class 8 Chemistry are, Matter, Physical and Chemical Changes, Elements Compounds and Mixtures, Atomic Structure, Language of Chemistry, Chemical Reactions, Hydrogen, Water, <\/em>and Carbon and its Compounds. <\/em>Let us further discuss in detail what a student of ICSE Class 8 Chemistry will learn in the entire year.<\/p>\n

1. Matter<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Students will be able to acquire knowledge about the main postulates of the kinetic theory of matter. The chapter contains a detailed explanation of the change of state of matter with respect to the attraction of molecules and intermolecular space. Students will also learn about the law of conservation of mass.<\/p>\n

Download PDF Worksheet for Chapter 1 Matter<\/strong><\/p>\n

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• Worksheet – Main postulates of kinetic molecular theory of matter<\/a><\/li>\n
• Worksheet – Explanation of change of state of the matter<\/a><\/li>\n
• Worksheet – Law of conservation of mass<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Test You Knowledge with our chapter wise MCQ and Worksheet Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

  ICSE Chemistry Chapter 1 Matter MCQ<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • MCQ – Main postulates of kinetic molecular theory of matter<\/a><\/li>\n
  • MCQ\u00a0– Explanation of change of state of the matter<\/a><\/li>\n
  • MCQ – Law of conservation of mass<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. Physical and Chemical Changes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    This chapter will make students review the concept of matter that the students have learnt and give them an idea about different types of physical and chemical changes, with proper classification of these changes and examples.<\/p>\n

    Download PDF Worksheet Chapter 2 Physical and Chemical Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Worksheet – Revision on Physical and Chemical Changes<\/a><\/li>\n
    • Worksheet – Physical and Chemical changes \u2013 Classification with examples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Chapter 3 includes a brief description of elements, compounds, and mixtures. In this chapter, students will be able to know the different types of elements, compounds, and mixtures and also the differences among them.<\/p>\n

      Download PDF Worksheet Chapter 3 Elements, Compounds and Mixtures<\/p>\n

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      • Worksheet – Revision of Elements, Compounds and Mixtures<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Worksheet – Elements, compounds and mixture \u2013 a brief explanation.<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Worksheet – Separation of the components of a mixture<\/a><\/li>\n
      • Worksheet –\u00a0Emphasis on the principle of separation.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        4. Atomic Structure<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Students will be able to grasp the fundamental concept of subatomic particles present in an atom: electrons, protons, neutrons. It also includes the description of the nucleus and extranuclear parts which the students will be able to describe by the end of the chapter. The chapter has included atomic number and mass number that is required to calculate various empirical formulas in higher classes.<\/p>\n

        Download PDF Worksheet Chapter 4 Atomic Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        • Worksheet –\u00a0Fundamental subatomic particles in an atom: electrons, protons, neutrons<\/a><\/li>\n
        • Worksheet –\u00a0Nucleus and extra nuclear parts<\/a><\/li>\n
        • Worksheet –\u00a0Atomic number and mass number.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          5. Language of Chemistry<\/strong><\/h3>\n

          Language of Chemistry is one of the important chapters for ICSE Class 8 Chemistry<\/a>. It contains symbols of elements that must be learnt by the students to understand complex equations. The chapter comprises formulae of compounds. It is then followed by the inclusion of chemical equations (from word equations). The students will also find the Law of conservation of mass. Balancing simple equations are also included.\u00a0 After being able to balance simple equations students can relate the law to the balancing of simple equations. The chapter enables students to gather information related to a chemical equation. The chapter encompasses the limitations of a chemical equation.\u00a0 It defines a catalyst and explains the nature and function of the same.<\/p>\n

          Download PDF Worksheet Chapter 5 Language of Chemistry<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • Worksheet –\u00a0Symbols of elements.<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Worksheet –\u00a0Formulae of compounds.<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Worksheet –\u00a0Chemical equations (from word equations).<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Worksheet –\u00a0Law of conservation of mass<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Worksheet –\u00a0Balancing simple equations<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Worksheet –\u00a0Relate the law to the balancing of simple equations<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Worksheet –\u00a0Information gathered from a chemical equation<\/a><\/li>\n
          • Worksheet –\u00a0Limitations of a chemical equation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            6. Chemical Reactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            The sixth chapter is also a lengthy one. It contains topics that need to be explained in a detailed manner. It comprises topics such as the four different types of chemical reactions, the reactivity series. It gives a detailed description and classification of oxides, whether acidic, basic, amphoteric, or neutral. The students hence will receive a vast amount of knowledge after studying this chapter.<\/p>\n

            Download PDF Worksheet Chapter 6 Chemical Reactions<\/p>\n

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            • Worksheet –\u00a0Types of reactions<\/a><\/li>\n
            • Worksheet –\u00a0Reactivity series<\/a><\/li>\n
            • Worksheet –\u00a0Predict the reactivity of metals<\/a><\/li>\n
            • Worksheet –\u00a0Endothermic and exothermic processes\/ reactions.<\/a><\/li>\n
            • Worksheet –\u00a0Neutralization reaction<\/a><\/li>\n
            • Worksheet –\u00a0Decomposition reactions to form Oxides.<\/a><\/li>\n
            • Worksheet –\u00a0Classification of oxides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              7. Hydrogen<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              The chapter on hydrogen contains the preparation of hydrogen through the process of electrolysis. A detailed explanation of components of electrolysis. It includes the Bosch process and Oxidation and Reduction too.<\/p>\n

              Download PDF Worksheet Chapter 7 Hydrogen<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • Worksheet –\u00a0Preparation of hydrogen, from water \u2013 electrolysis<\/a><\/li>\n
              • Worksheet –\u00a0Preparation of hydrogen in the laboratory.<\/a><\/li>\n
              • Worksheet –\u00a0Preference of zinc as the metal to be used<\/a><\/li>\n
              • Worksheet –\u00a0Choice of dilute acids<\/a><\/li>\n
              • Worksheet –\u00a0Bosch\u2019s process<\/a><\/li>\n
              • Worksheet –\u00a0Properties and uses of hydrogen.<\/a><\/li>\n
              • Worksheet –\u00a0Oxidation and Reduction.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                8. Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                The chapter explains water as a universal solvent, the various types of salts that dissolve in water. The reactivity of water with different metals is also discussed in the chapter on Water. Students will be able to establish the difference between hard and soft water and the disadvantages of using hard water.<\/p>\n

                Download PDF Worksheet Chapter 8 Water<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                • Worksheet –\u00a0Dissolution of salts in water \u2013 meaning and explanation<\/a><\/li>\n
                • Worksheet –\u00a0Universal solvent \u2013 meaning.<\/a><\/li>\n
                • Worksheet –\u00a0Solutions, suspensions, colloids<\/a><\/li>\n
                • Worksheet –\u00a0Differentiate unsaturated\/saturated and supersaturated solutions<\/a><\/li>\n
                • Worksheet –\u00a0Suspensions and colloids.<\/a><\/li>\n
                • Worksheet –\u00a0Water of crystallisation.<\/a><\/li>\n
                • Worksheet –\u00a0Hydrated and Anhydrous substances, hygroscopic<\/a><\/li>\n
                • Worksheet –\u00a0Reactivity of metals with cold water, hot water and steam<\/a><\/li>\n
                • Worksheet –\u00a0Hard and soft water and methods of softening of hard water.<\/a><\/li>\n
                • Worksheet –\u00a0Disadvantage of using hard water.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  9. Carbon and its Compounds<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                  The last chapter of ICSE Class 8 Chemistry deals with Carbon and its Compounds. It defines carbon and discusses the various allotropes of Carbon. The chapter comprises the physical and chemical properties of Carbon. Students will be able to understand the harmful effects of inhaling carbon monoxide. They will get an idea about the acidic nature of Carbon along with its interaction with lime water and iron.<\/p>\n

                  Download PDF Worksheet Chapter 9 Carbon and Its Compound<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  • Worksheet – Allotropes of Carbon – definition and explanation<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Worksheet –\u00a0Crystalline and amorphous nature of allotropes of carbon<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Worksheet –\u00a0Uses of diamond, graphite, coke, coal, soot<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Worksheet –\u00a0Laboratory preparation, properties and uses of carbon dioxide<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Worksheet –\u00a0Physical properties of Carbon dioxide<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Worksheet –\u00a0Chemical properties of Carbon Dioxide<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Worksheet –\u00a0Acidic nature<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Worksheet –\u00a0Reaction with lime water<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Worksheet –\u00a0Properties and uses of Carbon monoxide<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Worksheet –\u00a0Emphasis on use as reducing agent in the extraction of iron<\/a><\/li>\n
                  • Worksheet –\u00a0harmful properties of Carbon monoxide when inhaled – Asphyxia.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n

                    Therefore, the students will be able to inculcate a lot of knowledge about the important components of the environment, for example, water, hydrogen, and carbon. Students need to be actively involved in acquiring knowledge on the above topics so that they are ready to learn the more complex topics in secondary classes.<\/p>\n

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