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Changes Around Us: Physical and Chemical

CBSE · Class 7 · Science

Complete topic list for Changes Around Us: Physical and Chemical in CBSE Class 7 Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Changes Around Us: Physical and Chemical

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1. Types of Changes

  • A physical change affects only shape, size, or state.
  • No new substance is formed in a physical change.
  • A chemical change forms one or more new substances.
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2. Examples of Physical and Chemical Changes

  • Melting ice cubes is a physical change.
  • Chopping vegetables is a physical change.
  • Boiling water is a physical change.
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3. Chemical Change Indicators

  • Formation of a new substance shows a chemical change.
  • Lime water turns milky when carbon dioxide is passed through it.
  • Bubbling and fizzing may indicate a gas is being formed.
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4. Combustion and Fire Triangle

  • Combustion needs fuel, oxygen, and heat.
  • Oxygen is the part of air that supports combustion.
  • A candle covered with a glass tumbler stops burning after some time because air is not supplied continuously.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Changes Around Us

Physical ChangesChemical ChangesCombustionReversible and Irreversible ChangesDesirable and Undesirable ChangesWeathering of RocksErosionMichael Faraday

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Changes Around Us: Physical and Chemical for CBSE Class 7 Science?
Changes Around Us: Physical and Chemical covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 7 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Changes Around Us: Physical and Chemical — CBSE Class 7 Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 42 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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