1. Molecules Element Particle Bond Compound
Lv4: Describe what a formula tells us about a compound.
Lv5: Draw compound models from compound formulas.
Lv6: Create simple compounds using molymods.
Entrance Activity
Key Words
Element
Particle
Bond
Compound

2. Carbon dioxide Molecule
Key Word Alert!
Molecule
A substance and/or chemical which is made up of more than one atom. These are not necessarily the same atoms or different atoms from one another.
Carbon dioxide Molecule
Water Molecule
Oxygen Molecule

3. Identify the components in the molecule to the right.
Formula Breakdown
Learning Activity
CO2
Identify the components in the molecule to the right.
Draw a diagram of the molecule and construct a molymod to represent it.
Carbon dioxide
Components
Carbon atoms – one atom
Oxygen atoms- two atoms

4. Identify the components in the molecule to the right.
Formula Breakdown
Learning Activity
NH3
Identify the components in the molecule to the right.
Draw a diagram of the molecule and construct a molymod to represent it.
Ammonia
Components
Nitrogen– one atom
Hydrogen- three atoms

5. Identify the components in the molecule to the right.
Formula Breakdown
Learning Activity
CaCO3
Identify the components in the molecule to the right.
Draw a diagram of the molecule and construct a molymod to represent it.
Calcium Carbonate
Components
Carbon atoms – one atom
Calcium- One atom
Oxygen atoms- two atoms

6. Identify the components in the molecule to the right.
Formula Breakdown
Learning Activity
H2SO4
Identify the components in the molecule to the right.
Draw a diagram of the molecule and construct a molymod to represent it.
Sulphuric acid
Components
Hydrogen– two atom
Sulphur- one atom
Oxygen- four atoms

7. Identify the components in the molecule to the right.
Formula Breakdown
Learning Activity
C2H6O
Identify the components in the molecule to the right.
Draw a diagram of the molecule and construct a molymod to represent it.
Ethanol
Components
Carbon atoms – two atom
Hydrogen atoms- six atom
Oxygen atoms- one atoms