Classifying Elements, Mixtures and Compounds

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Last updated 29 November 2012, created 25 June 2011, viewed 7,596

A simple help sheet that allows student to figure out whether an unknown substance is an element mixture or compound by giving them a series of questions to ask about the name of that substance.

Have used it with year 8 and 9 but it is particularly useful for More…btec where for part of the coursework, students have to identify an unfamiliar substance and state whether it is an element, mixture or compound.

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Classifying Unfamiliar Substances.doc (21kb, Word document)

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KS3 / Chemistry / Atoms & elements (547)
KS3 / Chemistry / Compounds & mixtures (410)
KS4 / Chemistry / Periodic Table (346)

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Great way to get students thinking about the names of substances whilst learning about elements, compounds and mixtures. Thanks for sharing from natashafox85, 29 November 2012	(report comment)	5 out of 5
Good revision aid. Thanks from lovafi, 05 July 2012	(report comment)	4 out of 5
Great help. Super resource. Many thanks. from samandrews, 29 January 2012	(report comment)	5 out of 5
Simple - but effective - shows students how important it is to think about the name of a substance as an indication of its composition. from Docras, 27 June 2011. Member of the TES Panel.	(report comment)	5 out of 5 Recommended
This looks great. thank you from spatel34, 27 June 2011	(report comment)	5 out of 5
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