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Science
First Quarter – Module 2A
Elements

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 What I Need to Know

This module was carefully crafted and written with you in mind. It is
here to aidyou master the basics of Chemistry. The scope of this module
allows it to be utilized in many various learning situations. The language
used anticipates the diverse vocabulary level of learners. The lessons are
carefully arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the
order in which you read them can be changed to coincidewith the textbook
you are now handling.

After going through this module, you are expected to recognize

substances as elements and compounds. (S7MT-Ig-h-5)

Specifically, you are also expected to:

1. identify materials which contain elements; and

2. describe elements based on physical and chemical properties.

What I Know

Instructions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter in
your Science notebook.
1. The pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler ones
are called ______________.
A. compounds
B. elements
C. mixtures
D. solutions

2. Which of the following is a physical property of an element?

A. color
B. flammability
C. stability
D. toxicity

3. Which of the following is a chemical property of an element?

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 A. acidity
B. mass
C. shape
D. volume

4. Which of the following substances is an element?

A. candle wax
B. cookies
C. cooking oil
D. Copper
5. What are elements made of?
A. atoms
B. compounds
C. dust particles
D. gases

6. Which characterizes a luster property of an element?

A. resistant C. easily burnt
B. poisonous D. shiny appearance

7. Which property of an element refers to the amount of space it may

occupy?
A. color C. shape
B. oxidation D. volume

8. Which can be considered as a form of matter?

A. energy B. ice C.light D. shadow

9. What compose an element?

A. many molecules
B. Neutron
C. one kind of atoms
D. Proton

10. Which property of an element that refers to its ability to be burnt

easily?
A. acidity
B. flammability
C. toxicity
D. volume

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 Lesson
ELEMENTS
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Elements as pure substances exist as unique materials in our planet
since these peculiar forms of matter already have their own set of
properties and compositions that do not change from one sample to
another.

What’s In

Directions: Try to arrange the following jumbled names of elements. The

descriptions provided below will help you unlock this task. Write your
answers in your Science notebook.

RNIO 1. considered as king of metals

since it is first used in ancient
times
XYNEGO 2. the gas of life responsible for
life to exist
CLCMUAI 3. the element that comprises the
bones and teeth
NNOE 4. used widely in advertising
signs
DLOG 5. used to make jewelries
MRRCYEU 6. found on thermometers
CRABNO 7. found in all living organisms
SDMUIO 8. combines with chlorine to
make salt
HLOCNERI 9. used in bleaches and purifying
pools
MNMULUAI 10. used in kitchen utensils

What’s New

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Activity 1:The Not-So-Long Story of Elements!
Directions: Below is a story where there are names of elements. List them
one at a time on your notebook as your guardian will read to you the entire
story. Hand over your list to your teacher for verification.

“The Birth of the Elements”

Long time ago, there lived two elements named Iron and Oxygen that
came from the Earth below and heavens above. Their love was so great
that Oxygen gave birth to other elements to sustain human life. Gold came
first followed by Nitrogen. That did not end the giving of new birth as the
twins, Hydrogen and Helium, came third. Mercury, Silver, Lead, Platinum,
Zinc, Carbon, and Cobalt came next. This made the couple happy as they
saw how their offspring elements help mankind. This wonderful unity
between them and humans throughout the years led them to decide to
produce more elements. Chlorine, Iodine, Silicon, Phosphorus, Selenium,
Nickel, Copper, Tungsten, Titanium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Argon
came out from this union. The others came after as the centuries went on
and made the couple very satisfied of their existence on Earth.

What is It

ElementDefined
Take a look on the pictures below and
keenly observe each. What have you
noticed?

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 Figure 1. Knife Figure 2. Sauce Pan

Figure 3. Kitchen Utensils

The pictures are materials that contain elements. How do you know if
a substance is an element?An element is a pure substance that cannot be
broken down into simpler substances but can be chemically combined with
one another to produce another substance. This makes elements as a
homogenous example of matter.Meaning when you cut a nail into pieces,it
will still be a nail that is made up of iron. This makes element as the main
building block of matter.

Properties of Elements
Elements could either have physical and chemical properties. To
show distinction of elements found either free in nature or artificial, here are
some of its physical and chemical properties as pure substances.

Table 1. Some Properties of Elements

Physical Chemical
Luster Flammability
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 Volume Oxidation
Color Toxicity
Mass Acidity
Shape Stability

When you say physical, this is a property that can be readily

observed through the human senses. Examples were shown on Table 1
wherein one can easily notice such attributes by just seeing and
manipulating, thus acquiring these qualities without altering or changing
their composition. With the use of your sense organs, you can easily
identify these properties.
Chemical properties on the other hand are those properties that can
be attained once an element undergoes change in composition such as
burning.
Physical Properties of Elements
1. Luster-shiny in appearance
2. Volume- amount of space occupied by an object
3. Color-the aspect of the appearance of objects and light sources
4. Mass-the amount of material it contains
5. Shape-appearance or form of a sample matter

Chemical Properties of Elements

1. Flammability-ability to be burnt easily or undergo combustion
2. Oxidation-to be rusted or being oxidized and form oxides
3. Toxicity-the relative degree of being poisonous
4. Acidity-the state of being acidic by nature
5. Stability-resistance to chemical change or to physical disintegration
Pictures of Some Elements

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 Lead Zinc
Source:https://images-of-elements.com/lead.php,2016 Source https://www.ironmountainhotsprings.com/mineralspotlight-zinc/, 2016

What’s More

Activity 2:The Property Challenge!

Directions: Below are statements where elements are involved as well as
properties. Identify the property involved in each item. You may choose
from the box for your answer. Write your answers in your Science
Luster Flammability
notebook.
Color Oxidation
Mass Toxicity
Shape Acidity
Volume Stability

1. Chlorine gas appears to be green-yellow in appearance.

2. A group of Grade 7 learners were able to measure 0.30 g of iron
filings.
3. Zinc particles change from hexagonal to spherical formation.
4. Lead causes disorder to the digestive system in humans.
5. Iron grills rusted after a decade of usage.
6. Magnesium metal easily undergoes burning in a laboratory
experiment.
7. A sodium sample was found out to occupy 0.968 per cubic
centimeter.
8. Barium isotopes have the most stable half-life.

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 9. Rhodium is a very valuable metal that is commonly used for reflective
purposes due to its shining appearance.
10. Sulfur is acidic by nature as an element.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Identify the term/s being referred to in each blank. Choose

from the box your answer. You may use a term twice. Write your answer in
your Science notebook.

An ______________ is a substance that cannot be broken down into

simpler substances by any ___________ process. _________ are
considered as the building blocks of matter. Elements could either have
__________ and __________ properties. ___________ properties can be
readily observed by the human sense while ________ properties can be
observed when the _________ is changed. Examples of physical
properties are _________, ___________, ________, _______, and
________ while for chemical properties are _________, _______,
___________, ___________, and __________.
color oxidation element
elements shape toxicity
volume luster stability
physical mass flammability
acidity stability chemical

What I Can Do

Activity 3 Sketching Time!

Directions: Find 10 objects that are present inside your house that you
think are made up of elements and identify what elements they may

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contain. Draw them in your Science notebook and place the names of the
elements below your drawing.

Assessment

Directions: Answer the questions given below by writing the letter of the
correct answer in your Science notebook.

1. An element is defined as ________________.

A. a uniform substance
B. a substance with a constant composition
C. a substance that contains two or more substances in definite
proportion
D. a substance that cannot be separated into two or more
substances by ordinary or chemical means
2. The silvery liquid used inside thermometers is what we call as
mercury. Mercury is an example of ___________.
A. a mixture
B. a solution
C. an element
D. a compound
3. What property of an element is shown when a Grade 7 learner
reported to his teacher that he uses 0.40 g of sodium crystals in his
experiment procedure?
A. acidity
B. color
C. mass
D. toxicity
4. Which of the following substances in an example of an element?
A. fruit salad
B. ice candy
C. iron nail
D. spaghetti
5. All of the following substances are considered elements
EXCEPT_________.
A. gelatin
B. gold ring
C. iron grills
D. neon lights
6. Which substances contain elements in its composition?
A. nail, spoon, and fork
B. milk, salt, and bananas
C. ring, orange juice, and seafood
D. all of the above
7. Which property refers to an element’s shiny appearance?
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 A. acidity
B. luster
C. malleability
D. oxidation
8. Which property refers to element’s capacity to be burnt easily?
A. color
B. flammability
C. mass
D. toxicity
9. A student found out in her research that mercury can be poisonous in
larger amounts but this element is naturally occurring and is taken in
small quantities specially in seafood. What property of the element is
being referred to in this item?
A. acidity
B. color
C. flammability
D. toxicity

10. Which property refers to element’s amount in material it

contains?
A. mass
B. shape
C. stability
D. volume

Additional Activities

Activity 4: The Fantastic Element Brochure!

Directions: You are to create a very eye-catching brochure in your Science
notebook about your chosen element. The brochure should be bi-fold and
should be something others would like to read. This brochure must include
the following information:
1. name of element
2. symbol, atomic number, and atomic mass
3. where it’s found and in what form
4. physical facts like density, melting point, boiling point, and abundance
in the Earth’s crust
5. uses and applications

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 6. sources of the information you had gathered

Congratulations my dear! You have successfully completed Module

2A. You may now proceed to Module 2B and learn more on elements
using the Periodic Table.

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