Chapter 4: The variety of resources on earth o 2.1. Living things need resources on earth to sustain life. o e.

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Metals Examples

Non-metals Examples Examples Differences

Differences in terms of Appearances Hardness Conductivity of heat Conductivity of electricity

2.3. What is elements? made up of only . type of ./particle. - the simplest substance. - divided into and The differences between metal and non-metal Terms of Metal Non-metal

Appearances . surfaces Conductivity of heat Conductivity of electricity Hardness . Melting point .. .. 2.4. What is compound? o Substances that made up of . or more types of atoms which combined c. o Can be separated c... o e.g. carbon dioxide, water, sodium chloride, ammonia, methane. 2.5. What is mixtures? o Substances that made up of two or more substances/atoms which combined p. o Can be separated p.. o e.g. air, soil, sea water, junk food, blood. 2.6. The method to separate the components of a mixture. Filtration Using a magnet Evaporation To separate the mixture of sand and sea water/water To separate mixture of iron filings and sulphur To separate the mixture of salt and water . surfaces

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2.7. Differences of properties between elements, compounds & mixtures. Properties Made up of How is it formed Able to separate Elements Only .. type of atom Naturally Cannot Compound . or more of atoms Combined C. Chemical method such as electrolysis. 2 Mixtures Two or more types of substances/atoms Combined P.. Physical method such as evaporation,

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2.8. Explain the importance of variety of earths resources to man. Air contain for respiration. Green plants use . & water for photosynthesis. Soil supplies plants with . & water. Natural gas is used for 2.8.1. State the meaning of preservation & conservation of resources on earth. Preservation : setting up forest reserves, national .. & marine parks. Conservation : using earths resources wisely & not in wasteful manner. The importance of preservation & conservation of resources on earth. a) recycling of paper will reduce the cutting down of trees. b) conserving clean water prevents water shortage. Practice 3R reduce, reuse & recycle. EXERCISE 1. Give 3 examples of fossil fuels. (a) .. (b) . (c) . 2. Why do living things need air? 3. Give 3 differences between metals & non-metals. i) . ii) . iii) 4. The following is the examples of substances. Carbon dioxide sodium Calcium carbonate water Glucose iodine Sulphuric acid bronze Mercury orange juice Ice-cream silver

Classify these substances into elements, compounds & mixtures. Elements Compounds Mixtures

5. Suggest ways to reduce the amount of rubbish we produce.