FOCUS POINTS

FOCUS SPOT

1.Indicators and their colour changes

WHY?

Students get confused of various colour changes of different

natural and chemical indicators in acidic and basic medium

IMPACT

They inter change the colours of different acids and bases in

acidic and basic media

FOCUS SPOT

2. Reaction of acids and bases with metals

WHY?

It is difficult to memorize the equations of reaction of metals like

zinc with base

IMPACT

The students write the wrong product for the above reaction
since the product formed is very unfamiliar to them

FOCUS SPOT

3. Reaction of metal carbonates and bi carbonates with acid

WHY?
Students have general difficulty in writing the reaction of other
metal carbonates (other than that of sodium). Also, they get
confused about the salt produced as the result of reaction

IMPACT

They cannot predict and write the correct salt and balanced
chemical equation.

FOCUS SPOT

4. Ions in acids and bases- dilution of acids and bases

WHY?

The names and symbols of ions produced by acids and bases

is perplexing for students

IMPACT

They do not write the correct name and formulae of ions

produced by acids and bases in aqueous solution.

FOCUS SPOT

5. Chemicals from common salt

WHY?

The chemical formulae, name and preparation of sodium

hydroxide, bleaching powder, baking soda, washing soda and
plaster of Paris looks identical for the students.

IMPACT
The students do not respond well regarding the chemical name
and method of preparation of various chemicals obtained from
common salt.