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Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 8 · Science

What Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures covers in CBSE Class 8 Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 8 Science · 2026-27

Topics in Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

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1. Mixtures and Their Types

  • A mixture is formed when two or more substances are mixed and each substance retains its properties.
  • The substances in a mixture are called components.
  • Components of a mixture do not react chemically with each other.
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2. Pure Substances, Elements, and Compounds

  • A pure substance has only one type of particles.
  • A pure substance can be an element or a compound.
  • Elements are substances that cannot be further broken down into simpler substances.
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3. Scientific Tests and Experiments

  • Experiments help identify whether a substance is a mixture or a compound.
  • Lime water turns milky in the presence of carbon dioxide.
  • The milkiness is due to formation of calcium carbonate.
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4. Uses, Minerals, and Real-Life Importance

  • Elements, compounds, and mixtures are all around us.
  • Air is a mixture of gases like nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, and water vapour.
  • Nitrogen constitutes about 78 percent of air and does not take part in combustion.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Matter is made of mixtures, elements, and compounds, which differ by composition, properties, and how their parts can be separated.

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Key topics in Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures include Mixtures and Their Types, Pure Substances, Elements, and Compounds, Scientific Tests and Experiments, Uses, Minerals, and Real-Life Importance. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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