Chemical Change

Author:NCERT
7th CBSE
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Chemical Change: Overview

This topic discusses the aspects of a chemical change. Various chemical reactions take place in a chemical change. The making of curd from milk is an example of this change. Related exercises are also provided.

Important Questions on Chemical Change

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A student took a solution of copper sulphate in a beaker and put a clean iron nail into it and left it for about an hour.

Write a word equation for the chemical change, if any.

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A student took a solution of copper sulphate in a beaker and put a clean iron nail into it and left it for about an hour. 

Are these changes chemical in nature?

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A student took a solution of copper sulphate in a beaker and put a clean iron nail into it and left it for about an hour.

What changes do you expect?

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Give an example of a chemical reaction for the following situation:

Sound is produced.

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Give an example of a chemical reaction for the following situation: 

A gas is evolved.

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Give an example of a chemical reaction for the following situation:

A change in colour is observed.

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Give two examples for the following case:

Chemical changes.
 

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Explain the following:

Bubbles are produced when acetic acid is added to a solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate.

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Explain the following:

Lime water turns milky on passing carbon dioxide gas into it.

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Write word equations for two chemical reactions with the help of materials given in the box.
[Air, copper sulphate, iron, vinegar, iron oxide, carbon dioxide, iron sulphate, copper, lime water, water]

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Classify the following process into physical or chemical change:

Burning of crackers.

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Classify the following process into physical or chemical change:

Digestion of food.

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Anaerobic bacteria digest animal waste and produce biogas.

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When a candle burns, both physical and chemical changes take place.

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Which of the following statement is incorrect for a chemical reaction? 

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Which of the following is/are true when milk changes into curd? 

(i) Its state is changed from liquid to semi-solid.

(ii) It changes colour.

(iii) It changes taste.

(iv) The change cannot be reversed.

Choose the correct option from below:

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Which of the following is a chemical change?