PROPERTIES

OF
ELEMENTS
Take a look on the
pictures below and
keenly observe
each. What have A. KNIFE B. SAUCE
you noticed? PAN

C. UTENSILS
How do you know if a substance is an

element?
• An element is a pure substance that
cannot be broken down into simpler
substances but can be chemically
combined with one another to produce
another substance.
• This makes elements as a homogenous
example of matter.
 Pure chemical
substances made
of the same type
of atom
 Properties of Elements
Physical Chemical
Luster Flammability
Volume Oxidation
Color Toxicity
Mass Acidity
Shape Stability
• PHYSICAL - property that can be readily observed through the human
senses.
• CHEMICAL - properties that can be attained once an element
undergoes change in composition such as burning.
 Physical Properties of Elements:

1. Luster - shiny in appearance

2. Volume - amount of space occupied
by an object
3. Color - the aspect of the appearance
of objects and light sources
4. Mass - the amount of material it
contains
5. Shape - appearance or form of a
sample matter
 Chemical Properties of Elements:

1. Flammability - ability to be burnt easily or

undergo combustion
2. Oxidation - to be rusted or being oxidized
and form oxides
3. Toxicity - the relative degree of being
poisonous
4. Acidity - the state of being acidic by nature
5. Stability - resistance to chemical change or
to physical disintegration
Pictures of some Elements:

LEAD ZINC
Activity: The Property Challenge!
Directions: Below are statements where elements are involved as well as
properties. Identify the property involved in each item. You may choose
from the box for your answer.

1. Chlorine gas appears to be green-yellow in appearance.

2. A group of Grade 7 learners were able to measure 0.30 g of iron filings.
3. Zinc particles change from hexagonal to spherical formation.
4. Lead causes disorder to the digestive system in humans.
5. Iron grills rusted after a decade of usage.
6. Magnesium metal easily undergoes burning in a laboratory experiment.
7. A sodium sample was found out to occupy 0.968 per cubic centimeter.
8. Barium isotopes have the most stable half-life.
9. Rhodium is a very valuable metal that is commonly used for reflective
purposes due to its shining appearance.
10. Sulfur is acidic by nature as an element.
 Assignment:
Directions:
Find 5 objects that are present inside your
house that you think are made up of elements
and identify what elements they may contain.
Draw them in a short bond paper.