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Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

Explore the basic concepts of elements, compounds, and mixtures with this worksheet designed for Grade 2 science students.

Grade 2 Science ChemistryElements, Compounds, and Mixtures
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Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

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All things around us are made of matter. Matter can be an element, a compound, or a mixture.

Classification of Matter Diagram

1. What is the smallest building block of matter?

a

A compound

b

An element

c

A mixture

d

A molecule

2. Which of these is an example of an element?

a

Water

b

Saltwater

c

Oxygen

d

Sugar

1. An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances. For example, gold is an  .

2. A   is formed when two or more different elements are chemically combined.

3. A mixture is when two or more substances are put together but do not   combine.

1. Water is an element.

T

True

F

False

2. You can easily separate the parts of a mixture.

T

True

F

False

1. Give an example of a mixture you can find in your kitchen.

2. How is a compound different from a mixture?