Year 7
Elements
Define an element and learn how different elements are represented by chemical symbols.
Year 7
Elements
Define an element and learn how different elements are represented by chemical symbols.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Define elements and use chemical symbols
- Describe the structure of the periodic table
- Use the periodic table to find chemical symbols
- Categorise elements as metals or non-metals
Equipment
Periodic table
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6 Questions
Q1.
The three states of matter are solid, liquid and .
Q2.
Which object is a solid?
cloud
lemonade
puddle
Q3.
Match each object to the correct state.
solid
liquid
gas
Q4.
Match the material to the correct category.
non-metal
metal
metal and non-metal
Q5.
Which two of the following are typical properties of metals?
brittle (breaks easily)
heat insulator
transparent
Q6.
Starting with largest, put these objects in size order.
6 Questions
Q1.
An element is ...
a substance made from two or more types of atom.
A substance that contains no atoms.
any substance made from atoms.
Q2.
Which statement is correct?
Elements are always gases.
Elements are always solids.
Elements can be solids or liquids.
Q3.
Match the element to its group in the periodic table.
Group 1
Group 2
Group 6
Group 7
Q4.
Match the element name with its chemical symbol.
I
Fe
Na
S
Q5.
Which two of the following elements are metals?
astatine
hydrogen
neon
Q6.
Which statement about the periodic table is correct?
The columns are called periods.
There are more non-metals than metals.
Transition metals are on the right hand side of the table.