ICSE Class 8 Chemistry, Unit 9: Carbon and its Compounds
From the CISCE curriculum. 10 key concepts, about 4 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
In this theme children will learn the importance of carbon and some of its compounds. It is a constituent of all plants and animals. In fact, a large number of compounds are made up of carbon. It is a very versatile element. Products such as paper, wooden furniture, soaps, food items are made up of carbon as one of their elements and used extensively in daily life activities. The fuel that is used in cars and trucks is also made of carbon.
Your child should be able to
- explain the term allotropy
- describe different Allotropes of Carbon
- state the properties of Graphite and Diamond
- prepare carbon dioxide in a laboratory
- describe the uses of carbon dioxide
- demonstrate different reactions of carbon dioxide with lime water and litmus solutions
Key concepts in this unit
- Allotropes of Carbon - definition and explanation.
- Crystalline and amorphous nature of allotropes of carbon.
- Uses of diamond, graphite, coke, coal, soot.
- Laboratory preparation, properties and uses of carbon dioxide
- Physical properties of Carbon dioxide.
- Chemical properties of Acidic nature.
- Carbon Dioxide.: Reaction with lime water.
- Carbon Dioxide.: Properties and uses of Carbon monoxide.
- Carbon Dioxide.: Emphasis on use as reducing agent in the extraction of iron.
- Carbon Dioxide.: Emphasize the harmful properties of Carbon monoxide when inhaled - Asphyxia.
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.