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ICSE · Class 8 · Physics

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

45 questions34 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 8 Physics · 2026-27

Topics in Matter

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1. Matter, Molecules, and Molecular Behavior

  • Matter means anything that occupies space and has mass.
  • Maharishi Kanada considered matter to be made up of tiny particles called anu.
  • Matter is now known to be made up of tiny particles called molecules.
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2. Three States of Matter

  • Matter exists as solid, liquid, and gas.
  • Solids have definite shape and definite volume.
  • Liquids have definite volume but no definite shape.
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3. Change of State

  • Change of state is the process of changing from one state to another by absorption or rejection of heat at a constant temperature.
  • Latent heat is heat absorbed or rejected during change of state without any change in temperature.
  • During change of state, heat changes the potential energy of molecules, not the average kinetic energy.
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4. Melting and Freezing

  • Melting is the change of a solid into a liquid on heating at a fixed temperature.
  • Freezing is the change of a liquid into a solid on cooling at a fixed temperature.
  • For a substance, the melting point and freezing point are the same.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Matter is something which occupies space, has mass and can be perceived by our senses

MoleculesInter-molecular forceStates of matterChange of stateMelting and freezingBoiling and condensationEvaporationSublimation and deposition

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What are the important topics in Matter for ICSE Class 8 Physics?
Key topics in Matter include Matter, Molecules, and Molecular Behavior, Three States of Matter, Change of State, Melting and Freezing. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Matter for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Matter. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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