Name ______________________________________
Date ____________
Class _____________
Understanding Atoms, Molecules, Elements and Compounds: Notes from
Videos
1. Watch video “Understanding atoms, elements & molecules (Part #1)
(​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV4jJZCIMPo​) and “Meet the Elements” music video
(​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0zION8xjbM​).
2. Complete worksheet below (front & back). You can do this in your chromebooks instead, if desired.
3. For more information to reinforce these concepts, go to
http://education.jlab.org/qa/atoms_and_elements.html​. From here you can also click on “what is the
difference between and molecule and a compound?” and “What is an element?”.
ATOM
ELEMENT
MOLECULE
COMPOUND
Definition 1
Atom
Element
1. What is a pure substance?
2. Are elements made of atoms?
Definition 2
Example
Illustration
3. How many different types of element exist?
4. How many different types of atoms exist?
5. Are atoms and elements interchangeable (basically the same)?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Example
Illustration
Molecule
Compound
1. Are compounds made of molecules?
2. Are compounds made of atoms?
3. Are molecules and compounds interchangeable (basically the same)?
After viewing the “They Might be Giants” music video, highlight 5 elements and what they are (ex. carbon can be
found in charcoal or diamonds). Write it in the space below.