Exploring Chemical Elements
A Grade 3 science worksheet to introduce students to chemical elements, their properties, and common examples.
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Exploring Chemical Elements
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What are Elements?
Everything around us is made of matter. Matter is made of tiny building blocks called elements. Elements cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
1. Everything around us is made of .
2. Tiny building blocks of matter are called .
3. Elements cannot be broken down into substances.
4. Which of the following is an example of an element?
Water
Wood
Oxygen
Plastic
5. Which element do we breathe to live?
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
6. We use to make jewelry and coins because it is shiny and does not rust.
7. is a strong metal used to build bridges and cars.
8. Electrical wires are often made of because it conducts electricity well.
9. All elements are man-made.
True
False
10. Water is an element.
True
False
11. Name two examples of elements you can find in your home.
Look at the image of an element box from the periodic table.
12. What is the name of the element shown in the box?