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Quarter 1, Week No. 2-3
Pure Substances: Elements and Compounds

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 WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS
Science 7, Quarter 1, Week 2-3

PURE SUBSTANCES: ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

Name: ___________________________________________ Section: ____________________

Learning Competency

Recognize that substances are classified into elements and compounds. (S7MT-Ig-h-5)
Specific Learning Objectives
1. Identify elements and compounds through illustrations;
2. Classify substances as element or compound;
3. Name the compounds in the product label and list down their constituent elements;
4. Distinguish elements as metal, non-metal and metalloid;
5. Differentiate acids and bases;
6. Compare and contrast the characteristics of elements and compounds; and
7. State the significance of elements and compounds in our daily life and in our various
industry.

Time Allotment: 6 hours

Key Concepts

● Matter is classified into two categories: mixture and pure substance.

● Pure substance has distinct chemical properties and constant composition. It is further
classified as elements and compounds.
● Elements are the simplest form of matter consist of only one kind of atom. It cannot be
broken down or transformed into another substance by any other chemical or physical
process. Each element has a different set of properties. Elements are classified as metals,
non-metals and metalloids.

Figure 1: Periodic Table of Elements

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 ● Metals are good heat conductors and electrical conductors. This type of element is solid at
room temperature (except Mercury, Hg, a liquid), malleable (able to be hammered into thin
sheets without breaking), and ductile (able to be drawn into wire). Most of the time, metals
are shiny. They display a luster which is the reason that they are used as decorations. Metals
are placed on the left side of the periodic table. Examples of metals are as follows: Iron (Fe),
Copper (Cu), Silver (Ag), and Gold (Au).

Figure 2: Metals in the Periodic Table

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● Non -metals do not exhibit the properties of metals. This type of element is brittle, poor
conductor of heat and electricity and not malleable or ductile. Usually, nonmetals are mostly
placed on the upper right side of the periodic table. Some examples of non-metals are
Hydrogen (H), Helium (He), Oxygen (O), Neon (Ne), and Chlorine (Cl).

Figure 3: Non-metals in the Periodic Table

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 ● Metalloids display the properties that are intermediate between those of metals and non-
metals. It has some properties of metals and some properties of non-metals. Metalloids are
located in the middle of the periodic table. Silicon (Si) is an example of a metalloid. It has
luster like a metal but is brittle like a non-metal.

Figure 4: Metalloids in the Periodic Table

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● Compounds are substances that are made up of two or more different types of atoms
(elements), chemically combined in a fixed ratio. It has unique properties that are different
from the properties of the elements that form it. Unlike elements, compounds can be broken
down into their components through chemical means. Some examples of compounds are
salt which is a combination of Sodium (Na) and Chlorine (Cl) and water which is made up
of Hydrogen (H) and Oxygen (O).

● Acid is a distinctive class of compounds. It is usually a liquid that contains Hydrogen (H)
and reacts with bases to form salt and water. Acids occur as solid, liquid, and gas-based on
temperature. The pH (measures how acidic or basic the substance is) value for an acidic
solution is less than 7. The chemical formula for acids starts with H, for example, HNO₃
(nitric acid) and HCl (hydrochloric acid). However, there are exceptions such as CH3COOH
(acetic acid). Common examples of acids are acetic acid in vinegar and citric acid in fruit
juices. The solution used for cleaning toilet bowls and tiles is 10-12% hydrochloric acid
(HCl). It is commonly called muriatic acid.

● Base is another distinctive class of compounds. It forms hydroxyl ions (OH) when dissolved
in water and reacts with acids to form salt and water. Bases usually occur in the solid state
except for ammonia which occurs as a gas. The pH value for a basic solution is greater than
7. The chemical formula for bases always ends with OH, for example, KOH, (potassium
hydroxide) and NaOH (sodium hydroxide). A common example of a base is sodium hydroxide
(NaOH) used in making soaps and drain cleaners. Another example of a base is Al(OH)3
(aluminum hydroxide) used in antacids to neutralize stomach acidity and to relieve upset
stomach and heartburn.

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 Figure 5: Examples of Acids and Bases
Source: https://tinyurl.com/hbdbumha

Activity 1: Let Me Know You Better

Objective: Identify elements and compounds through illustrations.
What you need: pen and paper
What to do:
Below are small circles that represents an atom. A shaded circle is another
type of atom. Identify which are elements and compounds in the given illustrations.
Write your answer on the space provided.

Ex.

Element Compound

1. ________________ 2. ________________ 3. _______________

4. ________________ 5. ________________

Guide question:
How did you identify the element and compound through illustration?

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Activity 2: Let’s Trace Where They Belong?

Objective: Classify substances as element or compound.

What you need:
pen and paper
What to do:
Classify each of the following substances as element or compound. Write your
answer in the appropriate column below.

Ammonia (NH3) Bismuth (Bi) Carbon (C) Carbon dioxide (CO2) Ethanol (C2H6O)

Gold (Au) Glucose (C6H12O6) Methane (CH4) Platinum (Pt) Sulfur (S)

ELEMENTS COMPOUNDS

Guide questions:
1. How many type/s of atoms is/are there in an element?

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2. How many type/s of atoms is/are there in a compound?

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Activity 3: Let’s Look on Labels

Objective: Name the compounds in the product label and list down their constituent
elements.
What you need:
pen and paper

What to do:
1. Refer to the labels of different food products below.

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 Figure 6: Cereal
Figure drinkdrink
6: Cereal food
label food label
Source: Science Grade – 7 Learner’s
Material, 2012, p. 36.

Figure 7: Soy Sauce food label

Source: Science Grade – 7 Learner’s
Material, 2012, p. 37.

Figure 8: Chocolate candy

food label
Source: Science Grade – 7 Learner’s
Material, 2012, p. 37.
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 2. List down in Table 1 the compounds in the product label and its constituent elements.
There are cases that you will need to look up the constituent elements because they may
not be obvious from the compound name (e.g., citric acid, oil).
Table 1. Compounds and their constituent elements written in the food labels

Food Products Compound Constituent Elements

ex. sucrose Carbon, Hydrogen, & Oxygen

cereal drink

soy sauce

Activity 4: “Table” of Elements

Objective: Distinguish elements as metal, non-metal and metalloid.

What you need:

Periodic table of elements, pen and paper

What to do:
Write a check mark “✓” in the correct column to indicate whether the
element is a metal, nonmetal or metalloid.
ELEMENT METAL NON-METAL METALLOID
ex. Nitrogen (N) ✓
1. Aluminum (Al)
2. Arsenic (As)
3. Boron (B)
4. Fluorine (F)

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 5. Germanium (Ge)
6. Krypton (Kr)
7. Lead (Pb)
8. Phosphorus (P)
9. Sodium (Na)
10. Titanium (Ti)
Guide question:
How do you distinguish metals, nonmetals and metalloids on the periodic table?

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Activity 5: Acids vs Bases

Objective: Differentiate acids and bases.

What you need:

pen and paper

What to do:

Write the differences of acids and bases by completing the table below.

Basis Acids Bases

Definition

Physical state

pH value

Chemical formula

Examples 1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.

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 Uses 1. 1.
2. 2.

Activity 6: Let’s Talk their Likeness and Variations

Objective: Compare and contrast the characteristics of elements and compounds.

What you need : pen and paper

What to do:
Complete the Venn diagram below by writing down the differences and
similarities of the characteristics of elements and compounds.

ELEMENTS COMPOUNDS

5.
1.

4.
2. 6.

3. 7.

Reflection
What do you think are the reasons why elements and compounds are highly
significant in our daily life and various industries?
(Use separate sheet of paper for your answer)

Rubric for Scoring

4 3 2 1
Gives the
Some interesting Conventional
impression of
Interesting; ideas content; points ideas; little
Content writing just to
well developed not fully supporting detail
complete the
developed included
task
Logical and
Organization of smooth Logical but often Gaps in logic and
Disorganized
Ideas progression of lacks transitions no transitions
ideas

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References for learners
A Wiley Brand. The Periodic Table: Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids. Accessed on
08/03/21. https://tinyurl.com/de5npz74

Balera, Jaypee K., Desamparado, Leah Joy A., and Tayong, Vanissa M. ScienceQuarter
1 – Module 2: Elements Are Like Spices, When Mixed Together, They Become
Better. Department of Education. 2020

Ferido, Marlene B., and Jacqueline Rose M. Gutierrez. Science – 7 Learner’s Material.
Department of Education. 2012.

Ferido, Marlene B., and Jacqueline Rose M. Gutierrez. Science – 7 Teacher’s Guide.
Department of Education. 2012.

Leverage Edu. Difference Between Acid and Base. Accessed on 08/03/21.

https://tinyurl.com/hxjtrtf5

Lumen Learning. Acids and Bases. Accessed on 08/03/21.

https://tinyurl.com/2xh7hydu

Lumen Learning. Metalloids. Accessed on 08/03/21. https://tinyurl.com/2ayhhfcx

Scribd. Grade 7 Lesson: Module 4 - Acids and Bases. Accessed on 08/03/21.

https://tinyurl.com/2k2ec72x

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Activity 1
1. Element
2. Compound
3. Compound
4. Element
5. Compound
Guide Question:
In order to identify which is which, an element has only one type of atom (in the
illustrations it should have the same color, just like the 1st and 4th illustrations) and a
compound consists of two or more atoms (in the illustrations it should have two or more
color, just like the 2nd, 3rd and 5th illustrations).
Activity 2
ELEMENTS COMPOUNDS
Bismuth (Bi) Ammonia (NH3)
Carbon (C) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Gold (Au) Ethanol (C2H6O)
Platinum (Pt) Methane (CH4)
Sulfur (S) Glucose (C6H12O6)
Guide Questions:
1. Only one type of atom.
2. Two or more different types of atoms.
Answer Key
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Activity 3
Food Product Compound Constituent Elements
Sucrose (sugar) Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Sodium chloride (salt) Sodium, Chlorine
Cereal Drink
Iron pyrophosphate Iron, Phosphorus, Oxygen
Zinc sulfate Zinc, Sulfur, Oxygen
Water Hydrogen, Oxygen
Salt Sodium, Chlorine
Soy Sauce
Sugar Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Sodium, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen,
Monosodium glutamate
Oxygen
Sugar Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Chocolate
Calcium chloride Calcium, Chlorine
Candy
Sodium bicarbonate Sodium, Hydrogen, Carbon, Oxygen
Activity 4
ELEMENT METAL NON-METAL METALLOID
1. Aluminum (Al) ✓
2. Arsenic (As) ✓
3. Boron (B) ✓
4. Fluorine (F) ✓
5. Germanium (Ge) ✓
6. Krypton (Kr) ✓
7. Lead (Pb) ✓
8. Phosphorus (P) ✓
9. Sodium (Na) ✓
10. Titanium (Ti) ✓
Guide Question:
Based on the where the elements located on the periodic table. Metals are located on the left side of the
periodic table. Usually, nonmetals are mostly placed on the upper right side of the periodic
table. Metalloids are located in the middle of the periodic table.
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Activity 5
Basis Acids Bases
Definition Distinctive class of compounds Another distinctive class of
that are usually a liquid that compounds that forms hydroxyl ions
contains Hydrogen (H) and reacts (OH) when dissolved in water and
with bases to form salt and water. reacts with acids to form salt and
water.
Physical state Occur as solid, liquid, and gas Usually occur in the solid state
based on temperature. except for ammonia which occur
as a gas.
pH value Less than 7 Greater than 7
Chemical Starts with H, except for acetic acid. Always ends with OH.
formula
Examples 1. HCl (Hydrochloric acid) 1. KOH (Potassium Hydroxide)
2. HI (Hydroiodic acid) 2. LiOH (Lithium Hydroxide)
3. HBr (Hydrobromic acid) 3. NaOH (Sodium Hydroxide)
4. HNO3 (Nitric Acid) 4. Ca(OH)2 (Calcium Hydroxide)
5. H2SO4 (Sulfuric Acid) 5. Sr(OH)2 (Strontium Hydroxide)
Uses 1. Fruit juices 1. Soap
2. Cleaning toilet bowls 2. Medicine
Activity 6 ELEMENTS COMPOUNDS
5. Made up of two or
1. Consists of more different types of
only one kind of atoms (elements),
atom. chemically combined in
fixed ratio.
2. It cannot be
broken down or
transformed into 6. Can be broken
another substance by 4. Both are down into their
any other chemical pure components through
or physical process. substances. chemical means.
7. It has unique
properties that are
3. Each element has different from the
properties of the
different set of
elements that form
properties.
it.