Elements and Compound Activity

Content Standard: Classifying substances as elements or compounds
Learning Competency: Recognize that substances are classified into elements and
compounds
Code: S7MT-Ig-h-5
Topic: Elements and Compounds

(Time Allotment: 1 session)
Introduction
Matter can be classified into pure substances and mixtures. Pure substances can
be elements or compounds. An element is composed of only one type of atom and
cannot be broken down into smaller pieces. A compound is made from two or more
types of atoms that are bonded together. A compound can be separated by chemical
means. Mixtures are made of two or more different elements or compounds physically
combined. Mixtures can be separated into their parts by physical means.
I. Objective: Recognize that substances are classified into elements and compounds
II. Materials: student worksheet, scissor, paste
III. Procedure:
1. Prepare all the materials needed.
2. Cut the set of symbol cards in the worksheet 1.
3. Sort the cards into two groups based on the symbols shown.
4. Create a “rule” in grouping the symbol cards.
5. After grouping the symbol cards label the symbol cards as “Elements” and
“Compounds”. The teacher will guide you in properly sorting the symbol
cards.
6. Paste the correct sorted symbol cards on Table 1 Element and
Compound Symbols Card. Column 1 is labelled as “Elements” and
column 2 is labelled “Compounds”.
7. Write your own definition of elements and compounds based on the rule
you used.
Elements (your own definition):
Consist of only one kind of symbol
Compounds (your own definition):
Consist of two or more kinds of shape/symbols
8. Cut the set of formula cards in the worksheet 2.

9. Sort the cards into two groups based on the formula shown.
10. Paste the sorted formula cards on Table 2 Element and Compound
Formula Card. Column 1 is labelled as “Elements” and column 2 is
labelled “Compounds”.
11. Categorize table 3 Household Substances and Products by checking the
boxes if the Substances/Products belongs to elements or compounds.
12. Fill out the Matter Flowchart based on the activity in Table 1-3
IV. Guide questions:
a. How did you decide how to organize your symbol cards? Student
responses will vary
b. What makes elements different than compounds? Students’
responses will vary but should include an explanation that elements
only have 1 kind of shape whereas compounds have several
different shapes.
c. Why would a model be necessary to learn about elements,
compounds, mixtures, and pure substances? Responses will vary
but should include that it is sometimes impossible to see the
differences between these substances because their differences
occur at a molecular level. Modelling the substances gives us a
chance to see their similarities and differences.
d. What are some similarities between the symbol cards and the
formula cards?
e. Are there any cards that are giving you more difficulties? Why?
f. How do the symbol cards relate to the formula cards?
g. Could you represent the formula card in symbols?
Summary/Conclusion
Reference:
David A Katz, http://www.chymist.com/Common%20chemicals.pdf, 2012
Worksheet 1
Elements and Compounds Symbols Cards

Table 1 Element and Compound Symbols Card
Element and Compound Symbols Card

ELEMENT COMPOUND
Element and Compound Symbols Card Answer Key
ELEMENT COMPOUND
Worksheet 2 (To be cut.)
Element and Compound Formula Card
Table 2 Element and Compound Formula Card
Element and Compound Formula Card

ELEMENT COMPOUND
Element and Compound Formula Card Key Answer
ELEMENT COMPOUND
Direction: Categorize the following household substances/products as an element or
compound by checking the box.
Table 3 Household Substances and Products
Household Substances and Products
Substances/Products Elements Compound

Vinegar (CH3COOH)
Water (H2O)
Oxygen (O2)
Salt (NaCl)
Charcoal (C)
Monosodium Glutamate (C5H8NNaO4)
Aluminum Foil (Al)
Nails (Fe)
Gold (Au)
Copper Wire ( Cu)
Matter Flow Chart

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Content Standard: Classifying substances as elements or compounds

Topic: Elements and Compounds

II. Materials: student worksheet, scissor, paste

Elements (your own definition):

Consist of only one kind of symbol

Compounds (your own definition):

Consist of two or more kinds of shape/symbols

8. Cut the set of formula cards in the worksheet 2.

Elements and Compounds Symbols Cards

Element and Compound Symbols Card

Element and Compound Formula Card

Table 3 Household Substances and Products

Household Substances and Products

Substances/Products Elements Compound

Matter Flow Chart

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