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SCIENCE
QUARTER 1 – MODULE 2
(Week 2 and 3)

Elements and
Compounds
 What I need to know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the Characteristics and Properties of Elements and Compounds. The scope of
this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to
follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can
be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
The module consist of one lesson:
 Lesson 1 – Characteristics and Properties of Elements and Compounds
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. describe the characteristics of elements and compounds;
2. distinguish the sets of properties of elements and compounds;
3. differentiate element from compound; and
4. cite examples of elements and compounds.

What I need to know

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. Which one of the following statements is correct?
A. Water and nitrogen are both compounds.
B. Water is an element and nitrogen is a compound.
C. Water and nitrogen are both elements.
D. Water is a compound and nitrogen is an element.
2. When a substance is analyzed using an electron microscope, it is found to contain
only one type of atom. This substance is ______.
A. an element B. a molecule C. a mixture D. a compound
3. Which element can be found as charcoal or diamond?
A. hydrogen B. carbon C. oxygen D. zinc
4. Calcium is the main component of our bones and teeth. Which is the correct symbol
for this element?
A. C B. Cl C. Ca D. Cu
5. Some jewelries are made up of gold. Which is the correct symbol for this element?
A. Au B. Ag C. G D. Go
6. Which of the following makes compound different from elements?
A. Compounds are made up of molecules.
B. Compound may be a solid, liquid, or gas.
C. Compounds have properties which make them useful to people.
D. The molecules of a compound are composed of two or more kinds of atoms.
7. A compound is represented by a chemical formula while an element is represented
by a ___________.
A. coefficient B. chemical symbol C. subscript D. chemical formula
8. What is the correct order of chemical symbols of the following element; chlorine,
potassium, copper, sodium?
A. Cl, P, Co, S B. Cl, K, Co, S C. Cl, K, Cu, Na D. C,P,C,S
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9. Study the four diagrams representing different substances. Which two of these
diagrams represent elements?

A. B. C. D.

10. Which of the following can be separated into simpler form only by chemical
means?
A. water B. sodium C. gold D. oxygen

Lesson Characteristics and Properties of

1 Elements and Compounds
We may not know but every day, we are doing scientific investigation or at least
we are applying some principles of scientific investigation in our daily life. As we wake
up in the morning we observe things. Some of these things make us wonder. Normally,
we try to investigate and answer this wonderment especially about things which concern
us.
What’s In

In Grade 6 you learned that mixtures may be homogeneous or heterogeneous.

Solutions have that components and relative amount of each component may be
expressed qualitatively and quantitatively.

In this module, you will discover more examples of homogeneous matter (element
and compound), their properties and characteristics.

What’s New
When a mixture is completely separated using different separation techniques,
the resulting components are said to be purified. The purified components exhibit the
same properties throughout are called homogeneous. The purified components are
referred to as pure substances, which include elements and compounds.
Everything around us is made up of elements. The air we breathe is mixture so
many elements like oxygen, nitrogen, and argon. They are the constituting factors for
everything on this planet Earth: the tree, your book, your pencil, paper, the food you eat
and materials that make up your body are made up of different elements. To familiarize
the following terms, let us do activity 1!

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Activity 1: Crossword Puzzle
Direction: Complete the crossword by filling in a word that fits each clue.

N
S
A
B
H M E

W R
N

C O E
T
Across:
2 Substance with a uniform composition
3 Substance consisting of two or more different chemically bonded elements, with a
fixed ratio determining the composition
5 Compound consisting of two hydrogen atoms bonded to an oxygen atom
Down:
1 Chemically the simplest substances and hence cannot be broken down using
chemical reactions
4 A matter which has a specific composition and specific properties
6 Chemical element with the symbol N, colorless and odorless element
7 The smallest unit of matter

What is It
Brief Introduction of Elements
An element is a substance that is made up of one kind of atom only. It cannot be
broken down into simpler substances. Below is a Periodic Table of elements designed by
Dmitri Mendeleev, a Russian Chemist.

Hydrogen is an element with a hydrogen

atom. With a symbol H

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 Every element is represented by a specific symbol. The most common symbol is
derived from the first letter or first two letters of the name. Symbols are written in a very
distinctive way, the first letter must always be a capital letter and the second letter is a
small letter. But some are derived from their ancient name, heavenly bodies, places on
earth, and names of scientists. The table below shows the name and symbol of some
elements and the origin of their name and symbols.

Elements derived from Elements derived from Elements derived from Elements derived from
the ancient names heavenly bodies places the name of scientists
Name Symbol Name Symbol Name Symbol Name Symbol
Seaborgium
Copper Neptunium Californium
Cu Np Cf ( Glenn Sg
(Cuprum) (Neptune) (California)
Seaborg)
Tin Palladium Berkelium Bohrium
Sn Pl BK Bh
(Stannum) (Pallas) (Berkeley) (Neils Bohr)
Einsteinium
Cerium Europium
Iron ( Ferrum) Fe Ce Eu (Albert Es
(Ceres) (Europe)
Einstein)

Elements can be classified by their properties into metals, non-metals and

metalloids. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity, and are malleable (they
can be hammered into sheets) and ductile (they can be drawn into wire). Most of the
metals are solids at room temperature, with a characteristic silvery shine (except for
mercury, which is a liquid). Nonmetals are (usually) poor conductors of heat and
electricity, and are not malleable or ductile; many of the elemental nonmetals are gases
at room temperature, while others are liquids and others are solids. The metalloids are
intermediate in their properties. In their physical properties, they are more like
nonmetals, but under certain circumstances, several of them can be made to conduct
electricity. These semiconductors are extremely important in computers and other
electronic devices.
On many periodic tables, a jagged black line (see figure below) along the right side
of the table separates the metals from the nonmetals. The metals are to the left of the
line (except for hydrogen, which is a nonmetal), the nonmetals are to the right of the
line, and the elements immediately adjacent to the line are the metalloids.

Directions: Classifying the following elements as metal, non-metal or metalloid. Use a

periodic table of elements for your reference.

Sulfur  Magnesium  Silicon  Carbon 

Compounds
A compound is another kind of substance. It consists of more than one kind of atom.
Atom is the smallest unit of matter. This means that a compound is made up of two or
more kinds of elements combined chemically. This makes the elements in a compound

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 difficult to separate by ordinary means. For examples, pure water is always composed
of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen that is found anywhere in the world.
Compounds are products of chemical reactions. Compounds maybe solids, liquids or
gases. They may also be compounds containing carbon (organic) or compounds
containing no carbon (inorganic). Compounds can be written using their common
names, chemical names or chemical formulas. The chemical formula tells which atoms
and how many of them combine to form the compound. For example, CO 2 is the chemical
formula of carbon dioxide. This tells you that carbon dioxide is made up of one atom of
carbon combined chemically with two atoms of oxygen.

Some Common Compounds, their Common Names and Formulas

Compound Common Chemic Constituent Elements
Name al
formula
1. dihydrogen oxide water H2O hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O)
2. iron oxide rust Fe2O3 iron (Fe) and oxygen (O)
3. sodium chloride table salt NaCl Sodium (Na) and Chlorine (Cl)
Compounds may be classified as acids, bases, and salts whose definitions may
be operational or conceptual. Conceptual definitions are based on the behavior of acids
and bases as explained by different theories like Arrhenius theory and Bronsted-Lowry
theory. The table below defined base and acid on what we could actually observe in
them.
Acid Base
 Tastes sour  Bitter taste
 Reacts with some metal  Slippery, soapy feeling
 Changes blue litmus paper to red  Changes red litmus paper to blue
 Reacts with base to form salt  Reacts with acid to form salt
 Reacts with some metals to produce  Few react with metals
hydrogen gas  Examples: sodium carbonate ( baking
 Examples: acetic acid in vinegar, soda), sodium hydrochloride (as
hydrochloric acid (muriatic acid), bleaching agent), and
carbonic acid ( found in soft drinks)

Try This!

Directions: Identify the constituent elements of the following compounds.

Compounds Constituent Elements
Example: carbon dioxide (CO2) Carbon and oxygen
1. Nitrogen dioxide ( N2O)
2. Sucrose/sugar ( C12H22O11)

Comparing Elements and Compounds

Elements
1. Consists of only one type of atom.
2. Cannot be broken down into simpler
substances.
3. There are 118 elements.
4. Element is represented by symbols
5. Examples of elements: copper, iron,
hydrogen, oxygen and mercury
Compounds
1. Contain different elements in a fixed ratio.
2. Can be broken down into simpler
substances.
3. List of compounds is endless.
4. Compound is represented by a formula
5. Examples of compounds: water, salt,
sugar, methane

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 What’s more!
A. Modified True or False: Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct but if it’s
false, change the underlined word or group of words to make the whole statement
true. Write your answer on a separate sheet.
__________________1. An element is a material that consists of a single type of atom.
__________________2. Compound are the simplest chemical substances that cannot be
changed in a chemical reaction or by any chemical means.
__________________3. Molecule is made up of as two or more atoms of the same element,
diffent element that are bound together.
__________________4. Electrolysis of water is the decomposition of water into oxygen and
nitrogen gas due to the passage of an electric current.
__________________5. Oxygen cannot be further subdivided into simpler substances by
any physical or chemical means.

B. Direction: Classify the following substances as an ELEMENT or a COMPOUND.

________________1. Sugar ________________4. Nitrous oxide
________________2. Magnesium ________________5. Water
________________3. Carbon dioxide ________________6. Muriatic acid

What I have learned

Directions: Fill in the Blank. Read each statement carefully and fill in the
blank with the correct answer. Choose your answer on the word bank below.

symbol two 118 non-metal Acid element

compound single metal salt bases

1. On the periodic table, each element has a unique name and ____________.
2. Compound is made up of _________or more kinds of elements combined chemically.
3. Each element is designated by its chemical symbol, which is a _________ capital
letter or, when the first letter is already “taken” by another element, a combination of
two letters.
4. Periodic table of elements is composed of _______ elements.
5. The elements that are mostly on the right side of the periodic table are ______ and
on the left side are ________.
6. Most elements on Earth bond with other elements to form chemical compounds,
such as sodium (Na) and Chloride (Cl), which combine to form ________.
7. _____________ can be classified by their properties into metals, non-metals and
metalloids.
8. __________ react with some metals to produce hydrogen gas
9. Sodium carbonate and sodium hydrochloride are examples of ________.
10. ______________ may be classified as acids, bases, and salts.

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 Assessment
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. Which one of the following statements is correct?
A. Water is an element and nitrogen is a compound.
B. Water is a compound and nitrogen is an element.
C. Water and nitrogen are both compounds.
D. Water and nitrogen are both elements.

2. Which of the following makes compounds different from elements?

A. Compounds are made up of molecules.
B. Compound may be a solid, liquid, or gas.
C. Compound have properties which make them useful to people.
D. The molecules of a compound are composed of two or more kinds of atoms.
3. Which element can be found as charcoal or diamond?
A. carbon B. hydrogen C. oxygen D. zinc
4. Calcium is the main component of our bones and teeth. Which is the correct
symbol for this element?
A. C B. Cl C. Ca D. Cu
5. Some accessories are made up of silver. Which is the correct symbol for this
element?
A. Au B. Ag C. G D. Go
6. When a substance is analyzed using an electron microscope, it is found to
contain only one type of atom. This substance is ______.
A. an element B. a molecule C. a mixture D. a compound
7. A compound is represented by a chemical formula while an element is
represented by a ___________.
A. coefficient B. chemical symbol C. subscript D. chemical formula
8. What is the correct order of chemical symbols of the following element; chlorine,
potassium, copper, sodium?
A. Cl, P, Co, So B. Cl, K, Co, So C. Cl, K, Cu, Na D. C,P,C,S
9. Study the four diagrams representing different substances. Which two of these
diagrams represents elements?
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A. B. C. D.

10. Which of the following can be separated into simpler form only by chemical
means?
A. hydrogen B. sodium C. gold D. water

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What’s more
A. 1. True
2.element What’s New What I
3. compound Know
1. element
4. oxygen and carbon
1. D
5. True 2. homogeneous
B. 2. A
3. compound 3. B
1. Compound
2. Element 5. substance 4. C
3. Compound 5. B
4. Compound
6. nitrogen
6. D
5. Element 7. atom 7. B
6. Compound 8. C
9. A
10.A
Assessment
1. B What I have learned
2. D 1. symbol
3. A 2. two
4. C 3. single
5. B 4. 118
6. A 5. non-metal, metal
7. B 6. salt
7. element
8. C
8. metal
9. A
9. salt
10.D 10. compound
Key to Correction
 WORKSHEET IN SCIENCE 7
MODULE 2
Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________
Grade/Section: _____________________ Score: _____________________

Title of the Activity: WHICH IS WHICH

Most Essential Learning Competency: Recognize that substances are classified
into elements and compounds. (S7MT-Ig-h-5PART)
Part I-A. Directions: Write the symbol of the following elements. Use a
separate sheet for your answers.
_________1. Oxygen _________6. Potassium
_________2. Sulfur _________7. Lithium
_________3. Calcium _________8. Zinc
_________4. Phosphorous _________9. Aluminum
_________5. Nitrogen _________10. Gold

Part I. B. Directions: Classify the following element as METAL, NON-METAL or

METALLOID.

_________1. Carbon _________6. Boron

_________2. Silver _________7. Silicon
_________3. Germanium _________8. Zinc
_________4. Hydrogen _________9. Mercury
_________5. Magnesium _________10. Fluorine

Part I. C. Direction: Classifying the following substances as ELEMENT or COMPOUND.

_________1. Carbonic acid _________6. Pure water

_________2. Argon _________7. Manganese
_________3. Sugar _________8. Aluminum oxide
_________4. Rubidium _________9. Ferric Oxide
_________5. Magnesium _________10. Calcium Carbide

Part II. Using a Venn Diagram compare elements from compounds.

Element Compound
difference difference

similarities

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