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ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science

7.2.5.2Chemical changes and redox reactions

Chemical changes and redox reactions in ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Forms 2 and 3.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.2.5.2.1Distinguish between physical and chemical changes and write simple word equations.
  2. 7.2.5.2.2Define oxidation and reduction in terms of oxygen, electrons and hydrogen.

Lessons

  • Oxidation and reduction

    35 min

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  • Physical and chemical changes

    15 min

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  • Word, symbol and ionic equations

    30 min

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Sample question

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Chemical changes and redox reactions: sample question

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True or false: dissolving sugar in tea is a chemical change, because the sugar disappears.

Is the statement true or false?

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