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Practical Work

ICSE · Class 9 · Chemistry

Complete topic list for Practical Work in ICSE Class 9 Chemistry. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 9 Chemistry

Topics in Practical Work

1

Gas Identification and Recognition

  • Ten important gases must be identified: H₂, O₂, CO₂, Cl₂, HCl, SO₂, H₂S, NH₃, H₂O vapour, NO₂
  • Each gas has unique physical properties: colour, odour, and chemical tests
  • Preparation methods involve specific chemical reactions
2

Action of Heat on Compounds

  • Different compound types show characteristic changes on heating
  • Carbonates decompose to give metal oxides and CO₂ (except Na₂CO₃, K₂CO₃)
  • Hydrated salts lose water of crystallization
3

Action of Dilute Sulphuric Acid

  • Four main types of substances react with dilute H₂SO₄: metals, carbonates, sulphides, sulphites
  • Each type produces a characteristic gas
  • Observations include effervescence, gas properties, and specific tests
4

Flame Tests

  • Flame tests identify metal ions by characteristic colors
  • Platinum wire must be cleaned with conc. HCl before use
  • Blue glass helps distinguish sodium (yellow disappears) from other metals

Key Concepts

Ten important gases can be identifiedDifferent compounds show characteristic changes whenDilute sulphuric acid reacts differentlyA flame test uses a cleanHard water contains dissolved calcium

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Practical Work covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 9 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.

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