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Atoms, Elements & Compounds

Explain the differences between atoms, elements, and compounds; describe the simple Bohr model of the atom (nucleus with protons and neutrons, electrons in shells); and write and interpret chemical symbols and simple formulae

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Question 1 of 3

Which of the following is a compound?

Question 2 of 3

Which of the following correctly describes the number of atoms of each element in a single molecule of water (H₂O)?

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following correctly shows the number of atoms of each element in one molecule of water?

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What a child can do after this Skill

Defines atom, element, and compound and distinguishes between them with examples
Draws a simple Bohr model of an atom labelling nucleus (protons/neutrons) and electron shells
Reads a chemical formula to identify the elements and number of each atom (e.g. H₂O, CO₂, NaCl)
Identifies the difference between a mixture and a compound

Curriculum standards this Skill teaches

KS3.Sci.Chem.AEC.2 — Atoms, Elements and Compounds
MS-PS1-1 — Model the atomic composition of molecules
ICSE.Class9.Chemistry.AtomicStructure — Atomic structure: protons, neutrons, electrons, isotopes
KS3.Sci.Chem.AEC.1 — Bohr Model of the Atom
KS3.Sci.Chem.AEC.3 — Chemical Symbols and Formulae

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