Science 7

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LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

Classifying substances as elements or compounds

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS

Elements are the simplest complete chemical substances. Each element corresponds to
a single entry on the periodic table. An element is a material that consists of a single type of
atom. Each atom type contains the same number of protons. Chemical bonds link elements
together to form more complex molecules called compounds. A compound consists of two or
more types of elements held together by covalent or ionic bonds.
Elements cannot be divided into smaller units without large amounts of energy. Compounds,
on the other hand, can have their bonds broken with practical amounts of energy, such as the
heat from a fire.
Matter can be broken down into two categories: pure substances and mixtures. Pure
substances are further broken down into elements and compounds. Mixtures are physically
combined structures that can be separated back into their original components.

KEY POINTS

A substance is simply matter with definite chemical composition and distinct

properties. A substance can be an element or a compound but NOT a mixture. It can also be
matter that exists in its pure form, usually called a pure substance.

A compound Letters,
is a substance numbers, and
formed when two or symbols are used
more elements are to represent
chemically joined elements and the
number of elements
in each compound

Water, salt, and sugar are examples of compounds. When the elements are joined, the
atoms lose their individual properties and have different properties from the elements they are
composed of. A chemical formula is used as a quick way to show the composition of
compounds. An element is the simplest form of matter that has a unique set of properties.
Examples of well-known elements include oxygen, iron, and gold Elements cannot be broken
down into a simpler substance. Likewise, one element cannot be chemically converted into a
different element.
LEARNING COMPETENCY WITH CODE

Recognize that substances are classified into elements and compounds

S7MTIg-h-5 (Week 2)

Activity 1: Who am I? And what am I?

Directions: fill in the missing information below, write the symbol or name of
compound/element then determine whether it is a compound or element in the last column.

Name symbol Classification(elements or

compounds
Example: GOLD Au Element
Na
Hydrogen
Methane
Sodium Cloride
Cl

H2O
Ag
NH3
Iron

Activity 2-3 Describe me!

Directions: Describe what are elements and compounds base on the images
below, Write your answer in the box provided

ELEMENTS COMPOUNDS
Na
Mg
F
e K Al
Ge
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Activity 4 Match me!

Directions: Match each diagram with its correct description. Diagrams will be
used once.

A B C D E

__ Pure Element – only one type of atom present.

__ Mixture of two elements – two types of uncombined atoms present.

__ Pure compound – only one type of compound present.

__ Mixture of two compounds – two types of compounds present.

__ Mixture of a compound and an element.

Activity 5 Elements vs Compounds

Directions: Compare and contrast the element and compounds using Venn
diagram

Activity 6 Build me Up!

Directions: Use the template below to create a 3D periodic table

Procedures:

Copy the template to a bigger sheet of paper and cut it with a cutter or pair of scissors.
Expected outcome will be like this:
 Reflection
1. What are the two (2) activities that you have enjoyed most? Why?
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2. What are the activities that you will not forget?

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References

lumenlearning.com, element and compounds, Accessed July 27, 2020.

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/introchem/chapter/elements-and-compounds/

abteach The Online Learning resource, Carbon Dioxide, Accessed July 27, 2020.
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/introchem/chapter/elements-and-compounds/

twinkl.com, Water molecule H2O black and white, Accessed July 27, 2020.
https://www.twinkl.com/illustration/water-molecule-h2o-black-and-white

Vector stock, Ammonia Molecule, Accessed July 27, 2020.

https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/ammonia-molecule-icon-vector-28635398

Vector stock, Black salt shaker, Accessed July 27, 2020.

https://www.vectorstock.com/royalty-free-vector/black-salt-shaker-icon-vector-16502763

pngitem.com, Coal Black, Accessed July 27, 2020.

https://www.pngitem.com/middle/iixTmRR_coal-black-icon-download-hq-png-clipart-coal/

depositphotos, Black and white smiling scientist, Accessed July 27, 2020.
https://depositphotos.com/30306177/stock-photo-black-and-white-smiling-scientist.html

meta-synthesis.com, The chemogenesis, Accessed July 27, 2020.

https://www.meta-synthesis.com/webbook/35_pt/pt_database.php?PT_id=253
ANSWER KEY

ACTIVITY 1
Name symbol Classification (elements or
compounds
Example: GOLD Au Element

Sodium Na Element

Hydrogen H Element

Methane CH4 Compound

Sodium Cloride NaCl Compound

Chlorine Cl Element

Water H2O Compound

Silver Ag Element

Ammonia NH3 Compound

Iron Fe Element

ACTIVITY 2-3(THE ANSWER OF THE STUDENTS MAY VARY)

An Element is the simplest form of matter that has a unique set of properties.

A Compound is a substance formed when two elements combine

ACTIVITY 4
1. C
2. E
3. B
4. A
5. D
ACTIVITY 5 (ANSWERS MAY VARY)

Elements and Compounds Ven Diagram

Letters,
numbers,
An element is and A compound is
the simplest symbols a substance
form of matter are used to formed when
that has a represent two or more
unique set of elements elements are
properties and the chemically
number of joined
elements in
each
compound

ACTIVITY 6

Submitted by: Dacpano, Mhel Adrian O.

Grade 7 Science teacher at MIS