Chemistry Class 8

Oxygen, Air & Burning

Nitrogen: dilutes the effect of oxygen and controls the rate of combustion. Needed for proteins and important compounds like fertilizers, ammonia, and nitric acid. Used to keep food fresh because it does not allow the growth of oxygen by preventing oxidation. Oxygen: needed to sustain life, and for combustion Carbon dioxide: needed for photosynthesis, retains

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Elements and Compounds

Atoms are the smallest unit of matter. Elements are made of the same type of atoms. They are represented by a symbol. Compounds have different kinds of atoms combined in fixed ratios. They are represented by a formula. Molecules are the smallest unit of elements or compounds which can exist independently. The number of atoms

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Metals and Non-metals

Naturally occurring substances of metals present in the earth’s crust are called minerals. The method used in the extraction of minerals from their ores profitably is called metallurgy. Minerals that can be used to obtain the metal profitably are called ores. Metals and Non-metals PDF Download PDF

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Hydrogen

Pure hydrogen burns but it is a non-supporter of combustion. Burns in oxygen with a blue flame to form steam. It is used for Cutting and welding metals, As a fuel, Hydrogenation of vegetable oil, Manufacture of ammonia, methanol, HCl, Hydrogen balloon Hydrogen PDF Download PDF

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