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Physical and Chemical Changes — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 8 · Chemistry
Physical and Chemical Changes revision notes for ICSE Class 8 Chemistry: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 8 Chemistry syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
1
Types of Changes
- Slow changes take hours, days, months, or even years to occur.
- Fast changes take place in a very short time.
- Natural changes happen by themselves in nature.
2
Physical Changes
- In a physical change no new substance is formed.
- A physical change involves temporary changes in physical properties without change in chemical composition.
- Ice and water have the same chemical composition, H2O.
3
Chemical Changes
- In a chemical change, a new substance with different properties is formed.
- Chemical changes are permanent and irreversible.
- Chemical changes cannot be reversed by simple physical methods.
4
Physical Change and Chemical Change Compared
- Physical change: no new substance is formed.
- Chemical change: a new substance is formed.
- Physical change: chemical composition remains the same.
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Full NotesKey Concepts
Slow changes take hoursNatural changes happen by themselvesPeriodic changes repeat at regular intervalsA reversible change can be broughtA physical change changes only
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Physical and Chemical Changes for ICSE Class 8 Chemistry?
Key topics in Physical and Chemical Changes include Types of Changes, Physical Changes, Chemical Changes, Physical Change and Chemical Change Compared. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Physical and Chemical Changes for Class 8 exams?
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