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Elements and Compounds

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can differentiate between elements and compounds using their chemical symbols and formulas.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Difference between an Atom, a Molecule and a Compound

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Identify the chemical symbol for an element of your choice and explain why it is classified as an element, including its properties. Write the chemical formula for a compound of your choice and describe how it is formed, including the elements involved and their respective chemical symbols. ”

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