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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
MOLECULE
OBJECTIVE:
How are these 4 terms related?
ELEMENT
COMPOUND
Atom
Definition 1 Definition 2 Example Illustration
Element
1.
What is a pure substance?
2.
Are elements made of atoms?
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)?

Molecule
Definition 1 Definition 2 Example Illustration
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.