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Elements and Periodic Table

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Elements and Periodic Table

🧪 Part 1: Understanding Elements

1. What is an element?

A mixture of different atoms

A pure substance made of only one type of atom

A compound with two or more elements

A solution dissolved in water

2. Which of these are chemical symbols for elements? (Tick all that apply)

O

H₂O

Fe

NaCl

Au

3. The periodic table organises elements by their:

Alphabetical order

Atomic number and properties

Size from biggest to smallest

Colour and appearance

4. Fill in the missing element symbols:

Oxygen: _______     Carbon: _______     Iron: _______     Gold: _______

📝 Part 2: Elements in Everyday Life

5. Name three elements you might find in your home and explain where you would find each one:
6. Match each element to its common use by drawing lines:
Oxygen (O)
Iron (Fe)
Chlorine (Cl)
Helium (He)
Making steel and nails
Breathing and combustion
Swimming pool disinfectant
Filling balloons
7. Explain why it's important for scientists to organise elements in the periodic table:
8. Extension Challenge: Research one element and write three interesting facts about it:

My chosen element: ________________

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