Identifying Elements and Compounds

Explore elements and compounds in the context of particle models and chemical formulas with this two-page science worksheet! Designed for middle school learners, this worksheet explains that matter can be classified as an element or a compound. Both particle models and chemical formulas are used to show the types of atoms that make up an element or compound. 

Building on their existing knowledge of elements and compounds, this worksheet invites young scientists to investigate how these types of matter can be represented using particle models and chemical formulas. They will use the given definitions and models to answer questions that will have them classifying particle models and chemical formulas, as well as explaining the difference between similar chemical formulas.

Building on the concepts learned in Classifying Matter Using Particle Models 1, this worksheet is a great way to strengthen students' grasp on fundamental chemistry terms and ideas.