THE WESTMINSTER SCHOOL, DUBAI

Science Worksheet

Topics: Yr: 07
1. Atom, Elements and Periodic Table
2. Compounds and Formulae

Q 1: Use the correct word from the box to complete each sentence.

electrons molecules neutrons protons

In the modern periodic table elements are arranged in order of the number of

............................ in their nucleus. Elements in the same group have the same number of

........................................... in their highest energy level (outer shell).

Q 2: (a) Complete the sentences. Elements in the periodic table are arranged in order of

atomic ....................................... The elements in Group .................... are called the

noble gases.

(b) Calcium (Ca) is in Group 2. Name one other element in Group 2.

.....................................................................................................................................

Q 3: Give the symbols (not names) of two elements in the same group as hydrogen?

Q 4: Name an element that has atoms with a mass smaller than Chlorine but larger than

Phosphorous.

Q 5: How are elements arranged on the periodic table, and what does this arrangement

tell us about them?

Q 6: Five elements V, W, X, Y, and Z, are shown in the periodic table.

Write the names and chemical symbols of the elements

 V W

X Y

Name of Element Symbol

Q 7: Fill in the blank with the correct words.

1. An ____________ is a pure substance made of only one type of atom.

2. A ______________ is made when two or more elements bond together.

3. Water is an example of a ________________.

4. Oxygen and hydrogen are both ________________.

5. The formula for water, H₂O, indicates it is a ___________________.

Q 8: Classify the following as an element (E) or a compound (C):

1. Oxygen (O₂) ____________

2. Water (H₂O) _____________

3. Sodium chloride (NaCl) _____________

4. Gold (Au) ______________

 5. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) _______________

Q 9: How is a compound different from elements. Give examples.

Q 10: How many atoms and elements make up each compound?

Compound No. of elements No. of Atoms (of each

element)

HCl

CaCO3

HNO3

CH4

Fe2O3

Q 11: Why is CO named "carbon monoxide" but CO₂ is named "carbon dioxide"?

Q 12: Write the chemical formulas for the following compounds:

a) Lithium chloride: _____________

b) Carbon monoxide:_____________

c) Sodium chloride:_____________

d) Magnesium Oxide:_____________

e) Ammonia:_____________

Q 13: Predict the formula and name of the compound that forms when aluminum (Al) combines

with chlorine (Cl).

Q 14: Write the number atoms of each chemical formula given below.

1. NaCl → ____________________________

2. H₂O → ____________________________
 3. MgO → ____________________________

4. CaCl₂ → ____________________________

5. KBr → ______________________________

6. Al₂O₃ → ______________________________

7. NH₃ → _____________________________

8. SO₂ → _____________________________

9. NO → ______________________________

10. LiF → ______________________________

11. FeO → _____________________________

12. Fe₂O₃ → _____________________________

13. PCl₃ → _______________________________

14. Na₂O → _______________________________

15. N₂O → ________________________________

16. HCl → ________________________________

17. BaCl₂ → _______________________________

18. CH₄ → _________________________________

Q 15: Formula for Ammonia is NH3.

a. What two elements are combined in ammonia?

b. What does the formula tell you about the numbers of each kind of atom that are

combined together?

Q 16: The chemical formula for magnesium hydroxide is Mg(OH)2. How many oxygen atoms are

in a molecule of magnesium hydroxide?

Q 17: Identify the metal and non- metals from the given compounds:
 Compounds Metal Non- metal

Lithium Chloride

Barium Oxide

Potassium Sulfide

Magnesium Bromide

Calcium Iodide

Self-Reflection:

Sr. No I can:

1 identify what an atom and an element are.

explain how the periodic table organizes elements

2
and use symbols to represent elements accurately

describe the relationships between elements, their

3 symbols, and their positions on the periodic table
in detail, providing examples

4
differentiate elements and compounds
5
name the compound with metals and non-metals
6 Identify and name simple ionic compounds

Name and write formulas for compounds with

7 multiple elements and use prefixes for molecular
compounds

Explain naming rules and analyze complex

8
compounds, including polyatomic ions
Answer Key:
Q 1: Protons, Electrons

Q 2: (a) Atomic Numbers, Group 8 (b) Beryllium (Be) and Magnesium (Mg)

Q 3: Li, Na (Or any other element from the same group)

Q 4: Sulphur

Q 5: Elements are arranged by increasing atomic number in rows (periods) and columns (groups).
Elements in the same group have similar properties because they have the same number of outer
electrons.

Q 6: V: Beryllium- Be

W: Oxygen- O

X: Sodium - Na

Y: Argon- Ar

Z: Calcium- Ca

Q 7:

1. Element

2. Compound

3. Compound

4. Element

5. Molecule

Q 8:

1. Element

2. Compound

3. Compound

4. Element

5. Compound

Q 9: A compound is made of two or more different elements chemically bonded together, while an
element consists of only one type of atom.

Examples:
Element: Oxygen (O₂), Gold (Au)

Compound: Water (H₂O), Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Q 10:

Compound No. of elements

No. of Atoms (of each element)

HCl 2 Hydrogen: 1, Chlorine: 1

CaCO3 3 Calcium: 1, Carbon: 1, Oxygen: 3

HNO3 3 Hydrogen: 1, Nitrogen: 1, Oxygen: 3

CH4 2 Carbon: 1, Hydrogen: 4

Fe2O3 2 Iron: 2, Oxygen: 3

Q 11: CO is called carbon monoxide because it has one oxygen atom, while CO₂ is called carbon dioxide
because it has two oxygen atoms. The prefixes mono- (one) and di- (two) indicate the number of oxygen
atoms.

Q 12: a) Lithium chloride: LiCl

b) Carbon monoxide: CO
c) Sodium chloride: NaCl
d) Magnesium Oxide: MgO
e) Ammonia: NH3

Q 13: Aluminium Chloride

Q 14:

1. 2 (Na-1, Cl-1)

2. 3 (H-2, O-1)

3. 2 (Mg- 1, O- 1)

4. 3 (Ca- 1, Cl-2)

5. 2 (K- 1, Br- 1)

6. 5 (Al-2, O-3)

7. 4 (N-1, H-3)

8. 3 (S- 1, O-3)
 9. 2 (N-1, O-1)

10. 2 (Li-1, F-1)

11. 2 (Fe-1, O-1)

12. 5 (Fe-2, O-3)

13. 4 (P-1, Cl- 3)

14. 3 (Na-2, O-1)

15. 3 (N-2, O-1)

16. 2 (H-1, Cl-1)

17. 3 (Ba-1, Cl- 2)

18. 5 (C-1, H-4)

Q 15: a) Nitrogen and Hydrogen, (b) Nitrogen = 1 atom and Hydrogen= 3 atoms

Q 16: Two

Q 17:

Compounds Metal Non- metal

Lithium Chloride Lithium Chlorine

Barium Oxide Barium Oxygen

Potassium Sulfide Potassium Sulphur

Magnesium Bromide Magnesium Bromine

Calcium Iodide Calcium Iodine