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Chemical Reactions

ICSE · Class 8 · Chemistry

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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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