ICSE Class 8 Chemistry, Unit 7: Hydrogen
From the CISCE curriculum. 7 key concepts, about 3 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
This theme focuses on enabling children to know about one gas- Hydrogen and that it is an important constituent of several compounds. It is found in acids and organic compounds. It acts as a fuel which makes its study useful.
Your child should be able to
- describe the preparation of hydrogen from electrolysis of water
- prepare hydrogen in the lab. using zinc and acid
- describe properties and uses of hydrogen
- correlate concepts of oxidation and reduction with addition and removal of oxygen or removal and addition of hydrogen
Key concepts in this unit
- Preparation of hydrogen, from water – electrolysis (Introduction to terms electrode, electrolyte, electrolysis - detailed process not required).
- Preparation of hydrogen in the laboratory.
- Preference of zinc as the metal to be used (with reasons).
- Choice of dilute acids (other than dil. nitric acid).
- Bosch’s process.
- Properties and uses of hydrogen.
- Oxidation and Reduction.
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.