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The Language of Chemistry — Formula Sheet

ICSE · Class 9 · Chemistry

17 formulas from The Language of Chemistry (ICSE Class 9 Chemistry) on one page, grouped by topic. Part of the ICSE Class 9 Chemistry syllabus.

44 questions30 flashcards17 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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17 Entries · 4 Sections

Formulas and Key Relations

Symbols, Formulas, and Molecules

A symbol represents one atom of an element

Chemical formula = symbols of elements with subscripts

Molecular formula of water = H2O

Molecular formula of ammonia = NH3

Molecular formula of sodium carbonate = Na2CO3

Valency and Radicals

Valency = combining capacity of an atom or radical

Valency from outer electrons: 1→1, 2→2, 3→3, 4→4, 5→3, 6→2, 7→1, 8→0

Variable valency naming: lower = ous, higher = ic

Writing Chemical Formulae

Criss-cross method

Formula of magnesium chloride = MgCl2

Formula of aluminium hydroxide = Al(OH)3

Formula of ammonium sulphate = (NH4)2SO4

Naming Compounds and Acids

Metal + non-metal: name metal first, add ide to non-metal

Two non-metals: use prefixes tri, tetra, penta, etc.

Oxo-salt naming: hypo- for less than 2 oxygen, ite for 2, ate for 3, per- for more than 3

Binary acids: hydro + second element + ic acid

Acids with polyatomic radicals do not use hydro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Language of Chemistry for ICSE Class 9 Chemistry?
Key topics in The Language of Chemistry include Elements, Atoms, and Molecules, Chemical Symbols and Formulae, Valency, Radicals and Writing Chemical Formulae. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How many formulas are in The Language of Chemistry?
This sheet lists 17 formulas from The Language of Chemistry, grouped by topic. Learn what each symbol stands for so you can apply the formula, not just recall it.
How should I revise The Language of Chemistry for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on The Language of Chemistry. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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