Year 8 Chemistry Syllabus1. Year 8 Atoms, Elements & Compounds- Introduction to atoms, elements, and compounds
- Atomic structure and the periodic table
- Properties of elements and compounds
- Chemical symbols and formulas
- Balancing chemical equations
2. Year 8 Acid & Alkalis- Introduction to acids and alkalis
- Properties of acids and alkalis
- pH scale and indicators
- Neutralization reactions
- Acid-base titrations
3. Year 8 Types of Reactions- Introduction to chemical reactions
- Combination reactions
- Decomposition reactions
- Displacement reactions
- Redox reactions
4. Year 8 Chemical Energy- Energy changes in chemical reactions
- Exothermic and endothermic reactions
- Energy diagrams and activation energy
- Bond energy and enthalpy changes
- Energy sources and sustainability
5. Year 8 The Periodic Table- Organization and structure of the periodic table
- Groups and periods
- Trends in atomic size, electronegativity, and reactivity
- Transition metals and their properties
- Noble gases and their unique characteristics
6. Year 8 Earth's Structure- Layers of the Earth
- Plate tectonics and continental drift
- Earthquakes and volcanic activity
- Rock formation and types
- Geological processes and their impact on the Earth's surface
7. Year 8 Earth's Resources- Natural resources and their importance
- Renewable and non-renewable resources
- Fossil fuels and their extraction
- Environmental impact of resource extraction
- Sustainable use of Earth's resources
8. Year 8 Climate- The greenhouse effect and global warming
- Factors influencing climate
- Climate change and its consequences
- Human impact on climate
- Mitigation and adaptation strategies
9. Year 8 Pure & Impure Substances- Pure substances and mixtures
- Separation techniques for mixtures
- Filtration, distillation, and chromatography
- Purity determination and analysis
- Impurities and their effects on substances
10. Year 8 Elements of Group 1- Introduction to alkali metals
- Properties and reactivity of group 1 elements
- Formation of ionic compounds
- Alkali metals' role in everyday life
- Safety precautions when handling alkali metals
11. Year 8 Elements of Group 7- Introduction to halogens
- Properties and reactivity of group 7 elements
- Formation of ionic compounds
- Uses of halogens in industry and everyday life
- Safety precautions when handling halogens
12. Year 8 Elements of Group 0- Introduction to noble gases
- Properties and unique characteristics of noble gases
- Inertness and lack of reactivity
- Uses of noble gases in various applications
- Noble gases' contribution to the study of the universe
This course is helpful for the following exams: Class 8, Year 8