Chemical formulae

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Phil Routledge
Chemical formulae
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Periodic table: Elements
Inside
Includes answers
Resource type
Worksheet
Starter/Plenary

A visual starter activity for the elements unit at KS3. It helps show the difference between the molecules of elements and molecules of compounds.

The table has diagrams of eight different molecules such as water, hydrogen and ammonia. Students are asked to complete the table by writing the chemical formula and whether it is an element or compound by each molecule. 

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16/08/2018

Perfect worksheet to use with my Y8 LA class when working on chemical properties - thanks!

Martin Coupe

03/12/2017

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