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ICSE · Class 8 · Chemistry

What Chemical Reactions covers in ICSE Class 8 Chemistry: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 8 Chemistry syllabus.

63 questions40 flashcards4 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 8 Chemistry · 2026-27

Topics in Chemical Reactions

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1. Chemical Reaction and Its Signs

  • A chemical reaction changes substances into new substances with different properties.
  • Reactants are the substances that take part in a reaction.
  • Products are the new substances formed in a reaction.
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2. Conditions Needed for Reactions

  • Some reactions need close contact between reactants.
  • Some reactions happen faster in solution form.
  • Some reactions need heat energy.
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3. Catalysts and Enzymes

  • Manganese dioxide is a positive catalyst.
  • Manganese dioxide mixed with potassium chlorate in the ratio 1:4 lowers the decomposition temperature from 700°C to about 300°C.
  • Manganese dioxide remains unaffected in the reaction.
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4. Types of Chemical Reactions

  • The four main types of chemical reactions are combination, decomposition, displacement, and double displacement.
  • Combination reaction means two or more substances combine to form one substance.
  • Decomposition reaction means one compound breaks into simpler substances on heating.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Chemical Reactions

Chemical reactionCharacteristics of chemical reactionsTypes of chemical reactionsCatalysts and enzymesOxidesMetal activity seriesEnergy changes in reactionsAcids, bases and indicators

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What are the important topics in Chemical Reactions for ICSE Class 8 Chemistry?
Key topics in Chemical Reactions include Chemical Reaction and Its Signs, Conditions Needed for Reactions, Catalysts and Enzymes, Types of Chemical Reactions. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Chemical Reactions for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 63 practice questions on Chemical Reactions. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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