Elements and compounds are fundamental to understanding everything from mobile phones to the moon and beyond

Scientists have analysed samples of lunar dust brought back from the moon. They discovered the six most common elements found in compounds in lunar dust.

Meanwhile, smartphones are made from about 30 different elements.

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    A foundation and higher level worksheet to put learning about representing elements and compounds into context. Answers are included in the teacher notes.

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These In context worksheets ask learners to use their knowledge of representing elements and compounds and apply it to a new context, building their confidence and capability to face exam questions. With a mixture of multiple choice, short answer and long-answer questions covering:

  • chemical formulas
  • empirical formulas
  • state symbols in chemcial equations
  • relative formula mass
  • percentage by mass 
  • structural formulas and ball-and stick models (foundation)
  • volume and mass calculations (higher)

Calculation questions are included to give opportunities to practise mathematical skills within this topic. 

The worksheets are available at foundation and higher level and as fully-editable versions, giving you the flexibility to select the questions most relevant to a particular lesson or group of learners.

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