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ICSE · Class 8 · Chemistry

42 flashcards for Matter (ICSE Class 8 Chemistry) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is matter?"

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Definition of matterExamples of matterEarly ideas about matterParticles of matterAtoms and moleculesSmallness of particles
Card 1Definition of matter

What is matter?

Answer

Matter is anything which has mass, occupies space and can be perceived by our senses. Examples include water, air, wood, sugar, sand, iron, and milk.

Card 2Examples of matter

What kinds of things are called matter?

Answer

All living and non-living things of which the universe is composed are matter. Stones, plants, animals, pens, books, water, and air are examples.

Card 3Early ideas about matter

What did ancient Indian philosophers and Greek philosophers believe about matter?

Answer

Greek philosophers believed matter was made of fire, water, air, and earth. Indian philosophers believed in five elements: sky, air, fire, water, and earth.

Card 4Particles of matter

What did Maharshi Kannada suggest about matter?

Answer

Maharshi Kannada suggested that matter is made up of very tiny particles called anu, formed of further smaller particles called parmanu.

Card 5Particles of matter

Who named parmanu as atom?

Answer

Democritus, a Greek thinker, named parmanu as atom.

Card 6Particles of matter

What did John Dalton suggest about matter?

Answer

John Dalton suggested that all kinds of matter are made up of extremely small particles called atoms.

Card 7Atoms and molecules

What is the difference between an atom and a molecule?

Answer

Atoms usually do not have independent existence and combine to form molecules. Molecules have independent existence.

Card 8Smallness of particles

How small are particles of matter?

Answer

Particles of matter are extremely small. A drop of water contains 10^21 particles of water.

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What are the important topics in Matter for ICSE Class 8 Chemistry?
Key topics in Matter include Nature of Matter, States of Matter, Kinetic Theory and Particle Motion, Interparticle Space and Force of Attraction. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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There are 42 flashcards for Matter covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
How should I revise Matter for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Matter. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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