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Atoms and Molecules Worksheet

An introductory worksheet for 5th graders to understand the basic concepts of atoms, molecules, and their properties.

Grade 5 Science ChemistryAtoms and Molecules
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Atoms and Molecules

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1. What is the smallest unit of matter?

a

Molecule

b

Atom

c

Cell

d

Proton

2. When two or more atoms join together, they form a:

a

Compound

b

Element

c

Molecule

d

Mixture

3. Everything around us, including air and water, is made up of tiny particles called  .

4. The center of an atom is called the  .

5. Water is a   because it is made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

6. All atoms are exactly the same size.

T

True

F

False

7. Molecules can be broken down into individual atoms.

T

True

F

False

8. Describe the main difference between an atom and a molecule.

9. Look at the image below. This is a water molecule. How many hydrogen atoms and oxygen atoms are in one water molecule?

Water Molecule Diagram