Department of Education

Science 7
Matter - Quarter 1
Classifying Substances as Elements and
Compounds
Module 2-3

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This module is designed to further discuss the concept of substances. Substances
can further be classified into Elements and Compounds. This module provides you
activities that will develop your critical thinking skills.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

Most Essential Learning Competencies:

Recognize that substances are classified into elements and compounds
(S7MTIg-h-5)

1. Define Elements and compounds

2. Describe briefly the history and basis of naming elements
3. Differentiate elements from compounds based on their composition from the
given chemical names and formulas of elements and compounds
4. Identify elements and compounds from food labels and other products
available at home, market, and the community
5. Recognize important elements and compounds that are useful to humans

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Use a separate sheet of paper for
your answers

1. Which statement best describes an element?

A. It is made from the mixture.
B. It can be separated through a chemical reaction.
C. It can be broken down by physical means.
D. It is made up of only one kind of atom.

2. In total, there are 118 elements in the world. 92 are naturally occurring while
the rest are synthetic elements. What does synthetic element means?
A. Elements are coming from the outer space.
B. Elements are made or prepared in Laboratory.
C. Elements can be seen in the environment.
D. None of the above.

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3. Elements are arranged across the ____________ in the order of increasing
atomic number.
A. Chart of Elements C. Element Grid
B. Elemental List D. Periodic Table

4. Jon Jakob Berzelius introduced the concept of chemical symbols. He

suggested the following system EXCEPT.
A. Use the first letter of the element as the symbol for the element.
B. If two or more elements start with the same letter, the first and the
second letters will be used for the symbol.
C. Use the first letter of the Latin or Greek name of the elements.
D. Assigned any letter that is within the name of the element.

5. Based from Berzelius system of chemical symbols, which of the following is

the chemical symbol of Magnesium?
A. mG B. Mg C. MG D. mg

6. Which of the following element has a chemical symbol of K?

A. Hydrogen B. Iodine C. Potassium D. Oxygen

7. Some elements use the first or the first and second letter of the Latin or Greek
name for chemical symbols. Which of the following is the chemical symbol of
Sodium?
A. Au B. Ag C. Fe D. Na

8. Compounds are substances that are made up of _______________.

A. Atoms C. Substances
B. Mixtures D. two or more elements
9. All of the following statement is true about compounds EXCEPT.
A. It can be separated through a chemical reaction.
B. It is made up of two or more kind of atom.
C. It is made up of only one kind of atom.
D. It is made through the process of chemical bond

10. Sugar is heated in a test tube until it is completely changed into a black
mass and droplets of water. This experiment indicates that sugar
is_____________.
A. an element C. a mixture
B. a compound D. a solution

11. Which of the following chemical symbols is a compound?

A. C B. CO C. He D. Na

12. How many different elements are represented in the compound?

Fe3O4
A. 1. B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

13. Water is considered as one of the compound that is vital for a human being
to survive. What is the compound composition of water?
A. One atom of Hydrogen and two atoms of oxygen
B. One atom of Oxygen and two atoms of Hydrogen
C. One atom of Hydrogen and one atom of Oxygen
D. Two atoms of Hydrogen and Two atoms of Oxygen

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 14. What element is responsible in maintaining a healthy thyroid gland?
A. Gold B. Hydrogen C. Iron D. Iodine

15. Which of the following compound is found in the stomach?

A. Calcium Carbonate C. Sodium Chloride
B. Hydrochloric Acid D. Ammonia

Lesson Elements and

1 Compounds
Everything in this world is made up of matter. Matter is anything that occupies space
and possesses rest mass. Matter can be classified into two: Mixture and Pure
Substance. Mixture is a combination of two or more substances that can be
separated into their original components while pure substance definite composition
and the same composition throughout. A pure substance may be either an element
or a compound.

Direction: Fill up the missing letters in the vertical puzzle below to identify some
terms that you have encountered in the previous module. Be guided by the clues
given below the puzzle.
1. ___ ___ S ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
2. C ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
3. ___ ___ ___ ___ I ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
4. ___ ___ ___ E ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
5. N ___ ___ ___
6. ___ ___ ___ ___ T ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
7. ___ ___ ___ ___ I ___ ___
8. ___ ___ F ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
9. I ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
10. C ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
11. __ _ ___ ___ ___ ___ M ___ ___ ___
12. ___ ___ E ___ ___
13. ___ ___ T ___
14. H ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
15. ___ O ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
16. _ ___ ___ ___ ___ D ___ ___ ___

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Clues:

1. _____________ is a statement about something that you have noticed. It also

describes an object using your five senses or measurement.
2. ______________ variables are kept constant because they might affect the
outcome of the experiment.
3. __________________ observations use your senses to see the results.
4. __________ hypothesis states a relationship between variables
5. __________ hypothesis states a no relationship between variables.
6. Type of observations made with instruments such as rulers, balances, graduated
cylinders, beakers, and thermometers. These results are measurable.
7. Other term for experiment.
8. An explanation based on an observation
9. variables that can be change or manipulated in an experiment.
10. The last step in the scientific process is to share/__________ the results.
11. _______________ is a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a
hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
12. Hypothesis is an educated _________.
13. ________ obtained from experiments should be analyzed and presented
systematically.
14. ________ is a simple statement that presents the possible solution to the
problem.
15. The answer to the hypothesis based on the data obtained from the experiment.
16. __________variables respond to the changes you made with the independent
variable.

The scientific method is considered one of the major processes that were
developed that help us solve our daily problems. This process also helps the scientist
to discover a lot of things and one is the concept of Matter.

Direction: Read the poem entitled “Elements and Compounds” and Answer the
following questions below.

Elements and Compounds

Amanda Awan

You’re pure, so cool, and element

Alone and new, I’m one too.
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 When we joined together a chemical reaction,
in a flash and a smile I joined with you.

The abundance is perfect,

a new being is formed
a compound of you and me,
I'm no longer alone.

We’re as one can be together

a world where we exist,
where elements mix in unisons
a reaction in a mist.

A chemical bond,
holds me perfectly in your arms,
no longer are we unwanted
it means us no harm.

No being can separate us,

just an electrical pull,
that makes us broken
without a tool.

It zaps you like a current

and pulls you far away,
Alone in the darkness,
I'm just an element washed away.

Guide Questions:
1. Who is the speaker in the poem?
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2. What will happen when the speaker is combined with another?

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3. What did the speaker call themselves when they were combined together?
___________________________________________________________________________
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4. What makes them hold together?

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5. How can they be broken down/separated?

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Elements
An element is the basic form of matter that is composed of one type of atom.
It cannot be decomposed or broken down into other substances. Today, there are
118 known elements, 92 are naturally occurring in the environment while the
remaining 26 are synthetically made in laboratories.

Figure 1: One atom of Helium (left) and two atoms of Oxygen (Right)

Elements are arranged across the periodic table in the order of increasing
atomic number.

Figure 2: Periodic Table of Elements

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Names and Symbols of Elements
In 1811, Jons Jakob Berzelius pioneered the system of
naming chemical symbols using the one- and two-letter symbols.
Symbols are assigned to elements in a different way.
 The first letter of the element is used as the symbol for the
element and it should be written in capital letters.
 If two or more elements start with the same letter, the first
and the second letters will be used for the symbol. Figure 3: Jon Jakob Berzelius

 The first letter should be written in capital letter and the second should be in
lowercase.
 Some used the first letter of the Latin or Greek name of the elements.
Table 1: Some Elements and their Symbols
Element Symbol Origin

Hydrogen H Hydro (Greek)

Oxygen O Oxy and Genes (Greek)

Carbon C Carbo (Latin)

Chromium Cr Chroma (Greek)

Chlorine Cl Chloros (Greek)

Silver Ag Argentum (Latin)

Sodium Na Natrium (Latin)

Potassium K Kalium (Latin)

Compounds
A compound is a form of matter that is consist of 2 or more different atoms
joined by a process known as chemical bond . Unlike element, compound can be
decomposed or broken down into simpleir substance through chemical reation

Figure 4: One oxygen atom and two hydrogen atom bonded

to form Dihydrogen oxide (water).

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Table 2: Examples of Compounds

Compound Chemical Formula Chemical Name

Alcohol C2H5OH Ethly Alcohol
Carbon Dioxide NH3 Carbon Dioxide
Vinegar CH3COOH Acetic Acid
Sand SiO2 Silicon Dioxide
Table Salt NaCl Sodium Chloride

Elements and Compounds That Are Used in Daily Life

Elements and compounds are essential substances that are being consumed
and used by our bodies daily. Here are some vital elements and compounds and their
uses in our daily lives.

Table 3: Some elements that are needed by the body

Elements Uses
1. Oxygen (O) It is the most important gas that everyone needs
for breathing.
1. Iodine (I) It is the element needed to have a healthy thyroid
gland.
2. Calcium (Ca) It is an essential mineral that makes up bones
and teeth.
3. Iron (Fe) It is one of the components of hemoglobin and
myoglobin.
4. Potassium (K) It maintains heartbeat within the regular range,
controls electrolyte balance and helps to prevent
high blood pressure.

Table 4: Some compounds that are used in our daily life.

Compounds Uses
1. Water It is the most vital compound in the world. We
cannot survive without the presence of it. Water
is used for drinking, cleaning, washing, cooking
and other activities.
2. Sodium Chloride Commonly known as Salt, it is used to give flavor
to our food and used for food preservations.
3. Hydrochloric Acid It is found in our stomach. It helps digestion.
4. Acetylsalicylic Acid Commonly known as Aspirin, it serves as a pain
reliever and reduces fever.
5. Methane Methane is a natural gas that is used to refine
crude oil.

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A. Try On
Activity 1: “How Elements are named”

Objective/s:

 Identify the origin of the name of some elements.

Material/s

 Periodic Table, Books or Internet for reference.

Direction: Complete the table below and answer the following questions.

Name of Element Symbol Name after…

1. Bh
2. Curium
3. Lawrencium
4. Sg
5. Polonium
6. Fr
7. Ge
8. Americium
9. Cuprum
10. Fe
11. Au
12. Pb
13. Mercury
14. Calcium
15. Na

Guide Questions:
1. How elements 1 to 4 are named?
_____________________________________________________________________________
2. What have you notice about the name of elements and symbol of item 5 to 8?
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3. How does elements 9 to 13 are named?
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. How do you describe the symbol and name of element in item 14 and 15?
_____________________________________________________________________________

Conclusion:
Explain how elements are named.
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Activity 2: “Elements and Compounds”

Objective/s:

 Differentiate elements and compounds based on its composition.

Direction: Decide whether the following diagrams represent an element or a
compound. Explain your answer beside the space provided.

1. This is a/n _______________ because

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2. This is a/n _______________ because

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3. This is a/n _______________ because

______________________________________________
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______________________.

4. _______________
_ 4. This is a/n _______________ because
______________________________________________
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 5. _______________
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5. This is a/n _______________ because
______________________________________________
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______________________.

Essential Questions:

1. What is an Element?
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2. What is a Compound?
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3. How does an element differ from compounds?

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Activity 3
“E-C to Use”
Objective/s:

 Identify the names and the symbols of some of the commonly use elements
and compounds in our daily lives.
 Recognize the importance elements and compounds in our daily lives.
Material/s

 Periodic Table, Books or Internet for reference.

Direction: Complete the table below. Use periodic table or browse the internet in
answering.
Table 1 Elements

Name of Elements Symbol Uses

1. H
2. Au
POTASSIUM 3.
4. Mg
ZINC 5.
IRON 6.
7. Cl
8. Na
COPPER 9.
10. Ag

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 Table 2 Compounds

What atoms are

Name of
Formula found in the Uses
Compound
compound?
Example
Water H 2O 2 atoms of It is the most vital compound
hydrogen, 1 atom of in the world. We cannot
oxygen survive without the presence
of it. Water is used for
drinking, cleaning, washing,
cooking and other activities.

Carbon
1.
Dioxide 6.

7.
Table Sugar 2.

8.
Ammonia 3.

9.
4.
Baking Soda

10.
Table Salt 5.

Essential Questions
1. Which among the elements in Table 1 you often use?

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2. Which among the compounds in Table 2 you often use?
________________________________________________________________________________
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3. What makes your answer in question 1 and 2 useful in your daily living?

________________________________________________________________________________
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Learner’s Signature: ______________________________________________________________

Parent’s / Guardian’s Signature: ____________________________________________________
Teacher’s Comments:
_______________________________________________________________________________
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Direction: Complete the Venn diagram by listing the similarities and differences
between elements and compounds.

Direction: Look for a product in your house that has a food label. Choose 5
ingredients from the food label, and then complete the table (below). Use the internet
for reference.

Ingredient from Food Chemical Formula Essential Elements

Label Contained in the
Ingredient
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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Essential Questions:
1. What is the product of the food label that you use in filling out the table?
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2. How often do you or your family use the said product?

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3. In your opinion, How important Elements and Compounds in your life?

______________________________________________________________________________
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Directions: Encircle the letter that corresponds to the correct answer.

1. Which of the following statement between element and compounds is TRUE?
A. An element is composed of two or more atoms, while compounds are
made up of only one type atom.
B. Elements and compounds are both type of mixture.
C. Elements and Compounds can be broken down into a simple substance.
D. None of the statement is true.

2. How many elements are there in the current periodic table?

A. 12 B. 94 C. 100 D. 118

3. Which of the following substances is an element?

A. Air B. Iron C. Salt D. Sugar

4. Which of the following statement about the concept of chemical symbols of

Jon Jakob Berzelius is NOT true?
A. Use the first letter of the element as the symbol for the element.
B. If two or more elements start with the same letter, the first and the
second letters will be used for the symbol.
C. Use the first letter of the Latin or Greek name of the elements.
D. Assigned any letter that is within the name of the element.

5. Which of the following is an element?

A. CO2 B. Ca C. CO D. CHO

6. How many type of element are there in SO3 (Sulfur Trioxide)?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

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 7. Carbon is considered an element while carbon dioxide is considered a
compound. This is because carbon dioxide is _____________.
A. a gas at room temperature.
B. made of two different elements.
C. given off by green plants.
D. release by humans through exhalation.

Refer to the figure below in answering items 8 - 11

Figure A Figure B
8. Which of the figure shows an element?
A. A B. B C. A and B D None

9. Which of the figure shows a Compound?

A. A B. B C. A and B D None

10. How many types of element are there in figure A?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 6 D. 12

11. How many types of element are there in figure B

A. 1 B. 2 C. 6 D. 18

12. The following substances are examples of compounds EXCEPT:

A. Ammonia C. Hydrogen Peroxide
B. Helium D. Table Sugar

13. Table salt is one of the most commonly use compound to that gives flavour to
our food. What is the compound composition of table salt?
A. One atom of Sodium and one atom of Chlorine.
B. Two atoms of Sodium and Two atoms of Chlorine.
C. Three atoms of Sodium and Three atoms of Chlorine.
D. Four atoms of Sodium and Four atoms of Chlorine.

14. What element is an essential mineral in bones and teeth?

A. Calcium B. Carbon C. Chlorine D. Potassium

15. Ferrous Sulfate is one of the drug supplements that pregnant women should
take during the period of fetal development. What element is the main
component of the supplement?
A. Boron B. Iron C. Sulfur C. Xenon

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Direction: Research online and give the uses of the following substance.

Substance Chemical Formula Uses

1. Caffeine

2. Potassium Chloride

3. Quinine

4. Glucose

5. Ethanol

6. Magnesium Hydroxide

7. Bleach
8. Paracetamol
(Acetaminophen)
9. Muriatic Acid

10. Lactose

Performance Task: Choose 5 elements and 5 compounds, then present their names,
symbols, and uses through the following (choose only one):
a. Chart
b. Poster
c. Flash Cards
d. Multimedia Presentation (Ppt, Videos, etc.)

Learner’s Signature: ______________________________________________________________

Parent’s / Guardian’s Signature: ____________________________________________________
Teacher’s Comments:
_______________________________________________________________________________
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important-chemical-compounds/
4. Brown, H. (n.d.) located at [Link]
[Link]
3. Rabinovich, D. (2016) Berzelius and the Chemical Alphabet located at
Links 7 Worktext for Scientific and technological literacy
2. Madriaga, E, et al. (2012). Definition and Examples Retrieved from Science
[Link]
at 1. Awan, A. (n.d.) Elements and Compounds Poem located
References
Assessment
1. D What’s more (Table 2)
2. D 6. One atom of Carbon and two atoms of
3. B oxygen
4. D 7. Six atoms of carbon, twelve atoms of
5. B hydrogen and six atoms of oxygen What’s more (Table 2)
6. B 8. One atom of Nitrogen and three atoms of 1. CO2
7. B 2. C6H12O6
hydrogen
8. A 3. NH3
9. One atom of Sodium, One atom of
9. B
Hydrogen, Atom of Carbon, and Three 4. NaHCO3
10. B
11. B atom of oxygen 5. NaCl
12. B 10. One atom of Sodium and one atom of
13. A chlorine
14. A
15. B
What’s In
1. Observation
What’s more (Table 1 )
2. Controlled
1. Hydrogen
3. Qualitative
2. Gold
4. Alternative
3. K
5. Null
4. Magnesium
6. Quantitative
5. Zn
7. Testing
6. Fe What’s more 8. Inference
7. Chlorine 1. Element 9. Independent
8. Sodium 2. Compound 10. Communicate
9. Cu 3. Element 11. Experiment
10. Silver 4. Compound 12. Guess
5. Element 13. Data
14. Hypothesis
15. Conclusion
16. Dependent