Introduction to Compounds
This worksheet introduces second-grade students to the basic concept of compounds, focusing on simple examples like water.
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Introduction to Compounds
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What is a Compound?
Compounds are made when two or more different things join together to make something new! Think about water. Water is a compound!
This is what a water molecule looks like. It has two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom joined together.
1. A compound is made when two or more different things together.
2. Water is an example of a .
3. Which of these is a compound?
Rock
Water
Tree
Cloud
4. A compound is made of only one type of thing joined together.
True
False
5. Can you think of another compound you might find in your daily life? What is it?