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Why is the amount of gas collected in one of the test tubes in Activity 1.7 double of the amount collected in the other? Name this gas.

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In Activity 1.7, electrolysis of water is carried out and the products obtained are hydrogen and oxygen. As water contains 2 parts of hydrogen element as compared to only 1 part of oxygen element, hence, the amount of hydrogen gas collected in one test tube is double of the amount of oxygen gas collected in the other test tube.

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Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations — Quick Revision Guide

Introduction

Chemical reactions are processes where substances interact to form new substances with different properties. This chapter covers the writing and balancing of chemical equations, types of chemical reactions, and the real-world effects of oxidation.

Key Points at a Glance

  1. A chemical equation represents a reaction using symbols and formulae with state symbols (s), (l), (g), (aq)
  2. Equations must be balanced — same number of atoms of each element on both sides (Law of Conservation of Mass)
  3. Combination: Two or more substances combine into one product. Example: CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2
  4. Decomposition: One substance breaks into two or more. Types: thermal, electrolytic, photolytic. Example: 2FeSO4 → Fe2O3 + SO2 + SO3
  5. Displacement: More reactive element displaces less reactive from its compound. Example: Fe + CuSO4 → FeSO4 + Cu
  6. Double displacement: Exchange of ions between two compounds. Example: Na2SO4 + BaCl2 → BaSO4↓ + 2NaCl
  7. Redox: Simultaneous oxidation (gain of O / loss of H) and reduction (loss of O / gain of H). Example: CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O
  8. Corrosion: Slow destruction of metals by environment — rusting of iron (Fe2O3·xH2O); prevention: painting, oiling, galvanising, alloying
  9. Rancidity: Oxidation of fats/oils giving bad taste/smell; prevention: antioxidants, airtight containers, refrigeration, nitrogen flushing

Real-World Connections

Respiration is oxidation of glucose; digestion involves decomposition; formation of curd from milk is a chemical change; fireworks involve combination reactions; electroplating is a redox process.

Quick Self-Test (5 Questions)

  1. What is the most important concept you learned from this chapter?
  2. Can you write three key equations/formulae from this chapter from memory?
  3. Draw a labelled diagram relevant to this chapter without looking at your notes.
  4. Explain one real-world application of a concept from this chapter.
  5. What is one common mistake students make in this chapter, and how can you avoid it?

Further Study

  • NCERT Textbook Chapter 1
  • NCERT Exemplar Problems
  • Bright Tutorials Detailed Notes: ch01-chemical-reactions.html
  • Bright Tutorials Practice Questions: ch01-chemical-reactions.html
  • Previous Year CBSE Board Papers

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