Atoms, Matter & Molecules

Atoms, Matter & Molecules

Science for 4th & 5th Grade!

ObservationsDirect evidence obtained

through use of the senses.

InferenceA hypothesis, drawn from

observations, that attempts to explain or to

make sense of the observations

ATOMThe smallest particle into which an element may be divided and still be the same substance.

ATOMThe smallest part you can break Hydrogen (an element) into and still have Hydrogen.

Matter

Anything that has mass and takes up space.Energy is NOT matter

Matter is divided into 4 components:

Elements Compounds Mixtures Solutions

ELEMENTAll elements are on the Periodic TableAll matter is made of an element or a combination of elementsHydrogen, Oxygen, Gold

A substance that consists of only one kind of atom and that cannot be chemically separated into other substances.

Elements:E l e m e n t s c a n n o t b e c h a n g e d i n t o s i m p l e r s u b s t a n c e s b y a n y c h e m i c a l p r o c e s s . E l e m e n t s a r e m a d e u p o f a t o m s .

simplest kind of matter simplest kind of matter Cannot be broken down into Cannot be broken down into

simpler simpler All one kind of atom. All one kind of atom. There are 109 of these known There are 109 of these known

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Elements:

T y p e s o f m a t t e rT y p e s o f m a t t e r C o m p o u n d s -

P u r e s u b s t a n c e s m a d e u p o f m o r e t h a n o n e e l e m e n t .

substances that can be broken substances that can be broken down by chemical methods down by chemical methods

When they are broken down, When they are broken down, the pieces have completely the pieces have completely different properties than the different properties than the compound. compound. Made of molecules- two or Made of molecules- two or more atomsmore atoms

Compounds:Compounds:

Compounds:They are pure substances put

together by chemically combining elements

Not all combinations of elements

are compounds though– some

can be mixtures!

So remember… ELEMENTS contain only one kind

of atom

There are 109 different kinds of elements

1-109 = atomic # of the elements.

Solutions:Solutions: S o l u t i o n s - A s p e c i a l

m i x t u r e f o r m e d w h e n o n e s u b s t a n c e d i s s o l v e s i n a n o t h e r .

Solutions:Solutions: S o l v e n t - t h e m o s t

a b u n d a n t s u b s t a n c e i n t h e s o l u t i o n .

S o l u t e - t h e l e a s t a b u n d a n t s u b s t a n c e i n t h e s o l u t i o n .

A l l s o l u t i o n s a r e n o t l i q u i d s : A i r i s a s o l u t i o n

o f g a s e s . S t e e l i s a s o l u t i o n

o f m e t a l s .

SolutionsSolutions Homogeneous mixture Homogeneous mixture Mixed molecule by molecule Mixed molecule by molecule Can occur between any state of matter. Can occur between any state of matter.

Solid in liquid- Kool-aid Solid in liquid- Kool-aid Liquid in liquid- antifreeze Liquid in liquid- antifreeze Gas in gas- air Gas in gas- air Solid in solid - brass Solid in solid - brass Liquid in gas- water vaporLiquid in gas- water vapor

SolutionsSolutions Like all mixtures, they keep the Like all mixtures, they keep the

properties of the components. properties of the components. Can be separated by physical Can be separated by physical

means means Do not scatter light!Do not scatter light! Not easily separated- Not easily separated-

but can be separated.but can be separated.

Two techniques for separating solutions:

#1. Evaporation: changing

from a liquid to vapor state– leaves behind

the other component.

#2. Distillation: Process used to

drive vapor from liquid by heating

Great for separating two or more liquids which have different boiling points.

MIXTURE Matter that can be

physically separated into component parts

It is two or more kinds of matter that have separate identities because of their different properties.

When different parts of a

mixture can no longer be

separated into simpler

substances, we call each

component a PURE SUBSTANCE

There are two types of mixtures: Heterogeneous-Heterogeneous-

mixture is not the same mixture is not the same from place to place. from place to place. Chocolate chip Chocolate chip

cookie, gravel, soil. cookie, gravel, soil.

Homogeneous-Homogeneous- same composition same composition throughout. throughout. Kool-aid, air. Kool-aid, air.

•Every part keeps its Every part keeps its properties.properties.

Mixtures: Matter that consists of two or more

substances mixed together: but not chemically combined or bonded.

Examples: concrete, Sea Water, a bag full of different colored marbles..

There are 2 types of Mixtures Heterogeneous Mixture:

a mixture that does not appear the same throughout. (the individual substances are visible).

Ex. Soil, Raisin Brand, Chicken Noodle Soup.

Heterogeneous Mixture: a mixture that appears uniform throughout. (well mixed).

Ex. Stainless Steel (Cr, Fe),

T y p e s o f m a t t e rT y p e s o f m a t t e r P r o p e r t i e s o f M i x t u r e s :

E a c h s u b s t a n c e r e t a i n s i t s o w n p r o p e r t i e s .

S u b s t a n c e s c a n b e p r e s e n t i n a n y a m o u n t .

S u b s t a n c e s c a n b e s e p a r a t e d b y s i m p l e p h y s i c a l m e a n s.

Which is it?Which is it?

Element

Which is it?Which is it?

COMPOUNDWater is a compound formed from two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom chemically combined. H20

Which is it?Which is it?

MIXTURE

Decide if the substance is an E l e m e n t , c o mp o u n d , m i x t u r e , o r s o l u t i o n?1. Water

2. Salt

3. Oxygen

4. Dirt

5. Air

1. Compound

2. Compound

3. Element

4. Mixture

5. Solution

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Decide if the substance is an E l e m e n t , c o mp o u n d , m i x t u r e , o r s o l u t i o n?6. Copper

7. Coke

8. Steel

9. Rain

10. Ice-cream

6. Element

7. Solution/Mixture

8. Solution

9. Mixture

10. Mixture

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What about MOLECULES?These are

MULTI-ATOM particles

They are the smallest particle of a substance that still retains the properties of that substance and is composed of 2 or more atoms.

MOLECULEParticle of matter that is made up of two or more atoms.

MOLECULEThe smallest part you can break water (a compound) into and still have water.

Particle Charge Location Mass

Proton + nucleus heavy

Neutron 0 nucleus heavy

Electron - energy levels very light

Atomic NumberThe number of protons in the nucleus

17

ClChlorine

35.453

Atomic MassThe number of protons PLUS the number of neutrons

17

ClChlorine

35.453

Atomic Number: 17Number of Protons: 17Number of Electrons: 17Atomic Mass: 35Number of Neutrons: 18

17

ClChlorine

35.453

17 p+18 n0