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Elements and Compounds

Learner's Module in Science 7
First Quarter • Module 3

THERESITA M. CAPELA
Developer
Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

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 PREFACE

This module is a project of the DepEd Schools Division of Baguio City through
the Curriculum Implementation Division (CID) which is in response to the
implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum.

This Learning Material is a property of the Department of Education, Schools

Division of Baguio City. It aims to improve students’ performance specifically in
Science.

Date of Development July 2020

Resource Location DepEd Schools Division of Baguio City
Learning Area Science
Grade Level 7
Learning Resource Type Module
Language English
Quarter/Week Q1/W3
Learning Competency Code S7MT-lg-h-5

Learning Competency Recognize that substances are

classified into elements and
compounds.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The developer wishes to express his gratitude to those who helped in the
development of this learning material. The fulfillment of this learning material would
not be possible without them.
Thank you all for your moral and technical support in the crafting of this learning
module. I thank my colleagues at Pines City National High School for sharing their
knowledge and expertise and DepEd Division of Baguio City for giving me the
opportunity to discover my skills as module developer.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Cover Page ………………………………………………….……...….…..….… i
Copyright Notice ………………………………………………….……...….….. ii
Preface …………………………………………………………………...…….… iii
Acknowledgement ………………………………………………….….….…..... iv
Table of Contents ……………………………………………………….………. v
Title Page ……………………………………………………….………..……. 1
What I Need To Know …………………………………………………………. 2

Learning Objectives

What I Know……………………………………………………….………….…. 3
What’s In………………………………………………………………….....…... 5
What’s New………………………………….……………….…………....…..... 6
What Is It……………………………………...…………….……………...…..... 7
What’s More………………………………………………….………………...... 8
Activity 2: The Periodic Table: It’s Elementary ….…………… 8
What I have Learned …………………………………………………………… 10
What I Can Do ………………………………………………………….……….. 11
Post-Assessment …………………...…………………………………………… 12
Additional Activities……………………………………………….……………… 14
Periodic Table of Elements …………………………………….……………… 15
Answer Key………………………………………………………………………. 16
Reference Sheet…………………………………………………...…….…….… 17

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Elements and Compounds
Learner's Module in Science 7
First Quarter • Module 3

THERESITA M. CAPELA
Developer
Department of Education • Cordillera Administrative Region

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 What I Need to Know

In the earlier grades, you have discussed that anything and everything in the
universe is composed of matter. What comes in to your mind when you see or hear
the word mattter?
Matter is anything that has mass and it has volume (takes up space) –two of
its essential properties. Matter exist in four states in nature these are: solid, liquid gas
and plasma.
Water is a very interesting form of matter because it exist in three phases
found in nature:
a. As a solid (ice) – ice cubes on cold drinks/freezer , glaciers, snow and frost
b. As a liquid – in the oceans, lakes, rain and drinking water
c. As a gas (water vapor) – in the atmosphere, vapor coming out in a kettle of a
boiling water.

In this module, you will find out that Matter may be further classified. You will
start with the primary characteristic that distinguishes them.
In this module you are expected to:
 recognize that substances are classified into elements and compounds;
 and familiarize some elements and their functions in the human body.
Now, here is an outline of the different parts of your learning module. The
descriptions will guide you on what to expect on each part of the module.

Have fun learning!

Icon Label Description
What I need to know This states the learning objectives that you need to achieve as
you study this module.
What I know This is to check what you already know about the lesson on this
module. If you answered all the questions here correctly, then
you may skip studying this module.
What’s In This connects the current lesson with a topic or concept
necessary to your understanding.

What’s New This introduces the lesson to be tackled through an activity.

What’s In it This contains a brief discussion of the learning module lesson.

Think of it as the lecture section of the lesson.

What’s More These are activities to check your understanding and to apply
what you have learned from the lesson.

What I have Learned This generalizes the essential ideas tackled from this module.

What I Can Do This is a real life application of what you have learned.

Post-Assessment This is an evaluation of what you have learned from this learning
material.
Additional Activity This is an activity that will strengthen and fortify your knowledge
about the lesson.

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 What I Know

Pre – Assessment
DIRECTION: Choose the letter that best answers the question or completes the statement.
Write the letter of your answer on the space before each number. Use CAPITAL LETTER.
1. Matter is anything that occupies space. The diagram below (Figure 1) shows
the classifications of matter. What are the two subgroups of a pure
substance?
Figure 1. Classifications of Matter

Matter A. Metals and Non-metals

B. Atom and Molecule

Pure substances Mixtures
C. Element and Compound

D. Solution and Suspension

? ?

2. What is a primary substance that cannot be separated into simpler material?

A. compound C. molecule
B. mixture D. element
3. A molecule of a compound contains at least two different elements. The
diagram of molecules below (Figure 2) are example of substances, which is
not a compound?
Figure 2. Molecules of Substances

water carbon dioxide hydrogen methane

A B C D
4. What is the symbol of the element Potassium?
A. P B. Po C. K D. PO
5. Which of the following substances can be separated into simpler substances
by chemical means?
A. water B. salt water C. oxygen D. chlorine
6. The following substances are example of compounds except:
A. hydrogen peroxide C. helium gas
B. ammonia D. table sugar
7. Calcium chloride is a compound of the two elements calcium and chlorine.
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Calcium Chloride is listed in the periodic table.
B. The symbol for calcium chloride includes Ca and Cl.
C. Chlorine may still be broken down into simpler form.
D. Calcium and Chlorine belong to the same group in the periodic table.

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8. Each vertical column of the periodic table is called _____.
Figure 3. The Periodic Table
A. an element

B. a period

C. a group

D. a symbol
9. Which of the following substances is an element?
A. air B. iron C. salt D. sugar
10. Which of the following statements is TRUE about elements and compounds?
A. They are homogeneous in nature.
B. They are the simplest form of matter.
C. They are commonly naturally occurring materials.
D. They can be broken down into simpler substances.
11. Oliver is experimenting about the possible product reaction of
magnesium(Mg) metal with hydrochloric acid (HCl). He dissolved the metal
with the acid in a closed container and observed that it produced a gaseous
substance and he predicted that the gas formed was hydrogen (H). He further
tested the gaseous material by burning it using a match stick. The reaction
produced a pooping sound and a water droplet. What was the gas really
made of?
A. Chlorine C. Magnesium
B. Hydrogen D. Oxygen
12. What process is used to decompose water (a compound), into hydrogen and
oxygen?
A. Electrolysis C. Electrode
B. Distillation D. Boiling
13. Elements are sometimes written with two letters. Silver is one of these
elements. What is the symbol for Silver?
A. Au B. AU C. AG D. Ag
14. Water is a compound, made up of two different elements. These elements are
____.
A. sodium and chlorine C. hydrogen and oxygen
B. oxygen and iron D. chlorine and hydrogen
15. Elements that are in the same column have similar properties. In which group
number does the element Chlorine belongs to?
A. 2 B. 17 C. 9 D. 11

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 What’s In

What is Matter Made Of ?

All matter is made up of tiny particle that are constantly moving called atom
and molecules. To answer the above question, look at a glass of water and ask
yourself: “What is the smallest amount of water that retains the chemical identity of
water?” Is it one tablespoon of water? Is it one teaspoon of water? One drop of water?

Scientists call the small particle of water a MOLECULE of water? A tiny drop of
water consists of billions of molecules of water. The air we breathe has many kinds of
molecules. It has molecules of nitrogen, oxygen, water vapor, carbon dioxide and
some other gases. Small as they are, molecules are made up of even smaller particles
called ATOMS. Atom is the building block for all matter. Atoms are small enough to be
seen without special tool. There are many different types of atoms, each with its own
name, symbol, mass and size. The Earth contains 118 different kinds of atom. These
different kinds of atoms are called chemical elements that are organized in the periodic
table.

The diagram below (figure 1) shows a model of some common atoms and
molecules. Notice in the diagram that one molecule of water consists of three atoms:
two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen.

Figure 1: Model of atom and molecule

Oxygen atom Oxygen molecule When molecules are
chemically combined it
O O O results to a water molecule.

Hydrogen atom Hydrogen molecule O

H H H H H

Suppose you are told that, C12H22O11 is the chemical formula of table sugar

1) How many kinds of atom does sugar have? Answer :_____

2) What is the total number of atoms in one molecule of sugar? Answer: _____

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 What’s New

ACTIVITY 1 : WHAT AM I ?
Objectives:
In this activity, you should be able to classify the illustration if it is an element,
compound or not a pure substance.

DIRECTION: Classify each of the pictures below if it is an element, compound or not

a pure substance. Write your answer on the blank provided below each picture.
Each circle represents an atom and each different color represents a different kind of
atom. If two atoms are touching then they are bonded together.
Example:

not a pure substance compound Element

Now, it’s your turn to try!

1. ___________________ 2.____________________ 3.__________________

4. ___________________ 5. ___________________ 6. _________________

7. ___________________ 8. ___________________ 9.__________________

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 What Is It

Classifications of Matter
Matter is classified as either a pure
substance or a mixture. Pure Substances
are made up of atoms. It is a form of matter
that have a fixed chemical composition and
distinct properties. A kind of matter is
considered a substance if it is only made
up of one kind of molecule.
Pure substances are further
classified into two categories as elements
and compounds. Elements have only one
kind of atom in their molecules. When two or
more elements chemically combined in a fixed proportion, they form a compound.

Compounds are substances made up of more than one kind of atom, meaning
it is made up of two or more elements.
Figure 2: Model of atom and molecule
Element Compound
Oxygen atom Oxygen molecule When molecules are chemically
combined it results to a water
O O O (H2O) molecule.

Hydrogen atom Hydrogen molecule O

H H H H H

Oxygen atom Oxygen molecule When molecules are chemically

combined it results to a carbon
O O O dioxide (CO2) molecule.

Carbon atom Carbon molecule

O C O
C C C

The diagram above (Figure 2) are model of atoms and molecules differentiating
an element from that of a compound. One molecule of oxygen gas (element) consists
of two atoms of oxygen. When chemically combined with hydrogen gas (element), it
results to form a water molecule (compound). Another compound in the diagram is a
carbon dioxide with a chemical formula of CO2. Notice that one molecule of carbon
dioxide consists of three atoms: two atoms of oxygen and one atom of carbon.

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 In the What Am I activity conducted, those pictures identified as not a pure
substance are classified as mixture, this concept will be discussed further in the next
module. Moreover, pure substances cannot be separated into different components
by physical means.
Some substances can be separated into its constituent substances by chemical
means like the application of heat, electricity and presence of enzyme catalase.
Electrolysis is a process used to decompose water (a compound), into hydrogen and
oxygen.

Elements

Each element has different set of properties. No two elements have the same
set of properties, just like the two elements hydrogen and oxygen. Even though they
are both in gaseous state at room temperature, they behave differently when exposed
to a flame or spark of flame. Hydrogen gives off a “pop” sound when ignited; while
oxygen induces a brighter spark. This difference in behavior implies a difference in
property. In effect, hydrogen and oxygen are different substances, or to be more
specific, they are different elements.

There are a quite number of elements known in the current time. Thanks to the
works of our early scientists, they were able to systematically organize all of these
elements in what we call the periodic table of elements or sometimes simply referred
as periodic table. Amazingly, they were able to logically arrange the elements in the
table enabling one to have an idea of the properties of several elements by knowing
other elements related to them. This means that there is no need to memorize the
periodic table but it is an advantage to be familiar with it. Thus, in the next activity, you
will accustom yourself with the periodic table.

What’s More

ACTIVITY 2 : THE PERIODIC TABLE: IT’S ELEMENTARY!

Objectives:
In this activity, you should be able to familiarize yourself with the layout of the
periodic table; know some information about the elements that may be found in the
periodic table and identify the group number an element belongs to.

Materials:
 Periodic table of elements ( see page 15)

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Procedure:
1. Every element has a name. In each box of the table, you will find only one
name. One box corresponds to one element. Using the periodic table, find
where oxygen is.
2. For the next questions, write your answers for each question in the tables.

a. Scientists agreed to give symbols for each element. This is very helpful especially
to those elements with long names. Instead of writing the full names, a one-letter or
two-letter symbol may be used. You can find these symbols in the periodic table,
too. It is written inside the same box for that element. For instance, O is the symbol
for oxygen.
Example:
Name Symbol Group Number
oxygen O 16
Note: For QUESTIONS 1 to 5 accomplish only the first column and second column.

Question 1: What are the symbols for elements with long names such as beryllium,
phosphorus and germanium.
Table 1. Name and symbol of some elements and the group number it belongs
Name Symbol Group Number

b. Notice that most of the one-letter symbols are the first letters of these elements.
Question 2: What are the symbols for boron, nitrogen, fluorine and vanadium?

Table 2. Name and symbol of some elements and the group number it belongs
Name Symbol Group Number

c. For the two-letter symbols, most of them start with the first letter of the element.
Notice that the second letter in the symbol may be any letter found in the element’s
name. Notice as well that only the first letter is capitalized for the two-letter
symbols.

Question 3: What are the symbols for lithium, chlorine, argon, calcium and
manganese?

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 Table 3. Name and symbol of some elements and the group number it belongs
Name Symbol Group Number

d. There are symbols that use letters that were taken from the ancient name of the
element. Examples of ancient names are ferrum (iron), argentum (silver),
hydrargyrum (mercury) and plumbum (lead).

Question 4: What are the symbols for iron, silver, mercury, and lead?

Table 4. Name and symbol of some elements and the group number it belongs
Name Symbol Group Number

e. In nutrition, you were advised to eat enough bananas because it is a good source
of potassium.

Question 5: What is the symbol for potassium?

Table 7. Name and symbol of some elements and the group number it belongs
Name Symbol Group Number

What I Have Learned

Elements that are in the same column have similar properties. For this, each
column is called a family and has a family name. At this point, you will refer first to
each family with their corresponding group number. Using the periodic table, notice
that the columns are numbered 1 to 18 from left to right.

Direction: Identify in which group does each of the elements listed in the tables
belongs to? (This time accomplish the third column)

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 There are many elements present in the food you eat —whether it is a natural
food like a banana or those processed like banana chips, biscuits, milk, and juice.
These are mostly nutrients which the human body needs in order to function well.
Some of these are calcium, magnesium, zinc, and selenium. Find these elements in
the periodic table. Can you name more? Did you also find them in the periodic table?

The Nutrition Facts is a list of the different nutrients provided by the food
product. On the other hand, Ingredients give you a list of the materials that have
been added to make the food product. These materials are the sources of the
nutrients. These are the ones that are taken in by the body. Elements listed in the
Nutrition Facts are not added as the elements themselves, food ingredient could be
the source of those listed elements.

What I Can Do

ACTIVITY 3: UNDERSTANDING PRODUCT LABEL!

INSTRUCTION: Look for any food product label available at home. Paste your chosen
food product label on the box (use a scotch tape to attach). Complete the table below
based on the product food label. *Please use extra sheets if necessary.

Food Product Compound Constituent element

Example: Example:
Cereal drink Zinc sulfate zinc, sulfur, oxygen
1
2
3

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 Post – Assessment

Summative Assessment
DIRECTION: Choose the letter that best answers the question or completes the statement.
Write the letter of your answer on the space before each number. Use CAPITAL LETTER.

1. Matter is anything that occupies space. The diagram below (figure 1) shows
the classifications of matter. What are the two subgroups of a pure
substance?
Figure 1. Classifications of Matter

Matter A. Metals and Non-metals

B. Element and Compound

Pure substances Mixtures
C. Atom and Molecule

D. Solution and Suspension

? ?

2. Which of the following substances is an element?

A. air B. iron C. salt D. sugar
3. Which of the diagrams below (Figure 2) represents a model of elements?
Figure 2. Atom and molecule model

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

4. Salt, water, iron(III) oxide, potassium carbonate are all considered to be

_____.
A. elements B. compounds C. mixture D. atoms
5. Sodium chloride is a compound of the two elements sodium and chlorine.
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Sodium chloride is listed in the periodic table.
B. Chlorine may still be broken down into simpler form.
C. The symbol for sodium chloride includes Na and Cl.
D. Sodium and Chlorine belong to the same group in the periodic table.
6. Elements are sometimes written with two letters. Gold is one of these
elements. What is the symbol for Gold?
B. GO B. AU C. Go D. Au

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7. Water is a compound, made up of two different elements. These elements are
____.
A. sodium and chlorine C. hydrogen and oxygen
B. oxygen and iron D. chlorine and hydrogen
8. Each horizontal row of the periodic table is called _____.

Figure 3. The Periodic Table

A. an element

B. a period

C. a group

D. a symbol
E.

9. What process is used to decompose water (a compound), into hydrogen and

oxygen?
A. Electrolysis C. Electrode
B. Distillation D. Boiling
10. Calcium is found on which of these groups of food?
A. liver kidney, nuts
B. milk, cheese, green leafy vegetables
C. orange juice, bananas, potatoes
D. green leafy vegetables, wheat germ, meat
11. Oliver is experimenting about the possible product reaction of
magnesium(Mg) metal with hydrochloric acid (HCl). He dissolved the metal
with the acid in a closed container and observed that it produced a gaseous
substance and he predicted that the gas formed was hydrogen (H). He further
tested the gaseous material by burning it using a match stick. The reaction
produced a pooping sound and a water droplet. What was the gas really
made of?
A. Hydrogen C. Magnesium
B. Chlorine D. Oxygen
12. What process is used to decompose water (a compound), into hydrogen and
oxygen?
A. Boiling C. Electrode
B. Distillation D. Electrolysis
13. Some elements symbol are taken from ancient name. Lead is one of these
elements. What is the ancient name and symbol of Lead?
A. plumbum, PB C. plumbum, Pb
B. plumbum, L D. plumbum, Le
14. Elements that are in the same column have similar properties. In which group
number does the element Magnesium belongs to?
A. 2 B. 17 C. 9 D. 11
15. What is the symbol of the element Magnesium?
A. Ma B. Mg C. Mn D. M

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 Additional Activities

ACTIVITY 4: ELEMENT… HEALTH GUIDE!

Objectives:
In this activity, you should be able to choose an element and conduct research
on its sources and function; identify deficiency conditions due to lack of the dietary
element and enhance language skill through creating a poster.

Materials
 Art materials – colors, pens, pencil

Procedure:
1. Create a poster. Illustrations or poster reflects the following informations:
a. Element name/ Symbol (1 only)
b. Food sources of this element
c. Deficiency condition
2. Use extra sheet of long bond paper for the activity.
3. Refer on the rubrics below to guide you on how to accomplish your work.

Rubrics for the poster

Criteria Points
Content and Total points
10 8 6 4
relevance
Details on the Details on the Details of the
poster capture poster include poster relate to Details of the
all the important important the topic but poster have
information information. are too general little or nothing
about the topic. Most of the or incomplete. to do with the
All graphics are graphics are Few of the topic. Graphics
related to the related to the graphics are do not relate to
topic and make topic make it related to the the topic.
it easier to easier to topic
understand. understand.
Creativity and 5 4 3 2
Presentation Presentation is Presentation is Presentation Presentation
neat, clean and mostly neat, flows well. It is has no flow.
well – clean. acceptably Poster is too
organized and Information is attractive small and
presented in a organized in a though it may unclear
creative way. logical manner be a bit messy.
Presentation is and shows
colorful and some degree of
creative. creativity. The
Information is overall
interesting and presentation is
accurate. interesting
Total points

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What I Know : What’s In What’s New What I Have Learned:
Pre Assessment 1. 3 1. Compound
1. C 2. 45 2. Element Activity 2. The
2. D 3. Not a pure Periodic Table
3. C substance
4. C 4. Element Refer on the 4th table
5. A 5. Not a pure below
6. C substance
7. B 6. Compound
8. C 7. Not a pure
9. B substance
10. A 8. Element
11. B 9. Compound
12. A
13. D
14. C
15. B
What’s More: Activity 2. The Periodic Table
Question Name Symbol Group Question Name Symbol Group
No. Number No. Number
1 Beryllium Be 2 3 Lithium Li 1
Phosphorus P 15 Chlorine Cl 17
Germanium Ge 14 Argon Ar 18
2 Boron B 13 Calcium Ca 2
Nitrogen N 15 Manganese Mn 7
Fluorine F 17 4 Iron Fe 8
Vanadium V 5 Silver Ag 11
Mercury Hg 12
5 Potassium K 1 Lead Pb 14
What I Can Do:
Activity 3. Understanding Product Label!
 Answers may vary
Post Assessment
1. B
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. C
8. C
9. A
10. B
11. A
12. D
13. C
14. A
15. B
Additional Activities:
Activity 4. Element… Health Guide
 Answers may vary
ANSWER KEY
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Alvie J. Asuncion, Maria Helen D. Catalan, Leticia Catris, et.al. 2017. Learner's
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Lilia M. Rabago, Cresencia C. Joaquin, Monalisa A. Intong, et al. 1997. Science and
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