Elements worksheets
Common elements and their symbols.
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About these elements worksheets
Elements are the pure building blocks of everything. These worksheets cover common elements and their symbols, including tricky ones from Latin like Fe (iron), Au (gold) and Na (sodium), metals and non-metals, and where we meet elements every day.
What the worksheet covers
The question bank for this topic has 12 key terms, 10 true-or-false statements, 8 multiple-choice questions, 8 fill-in-the-blank sentences and 4 short-answer questions. Each worksheet mixes a selection, so no two are the same.
- Question types: match words to meanings, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice, short answers, word search.
- Key words: element, symbol, oxygen (O), hydrogen (H), carbon (C), nitrogen (N), iron (Fe), gold (Au), helium (He), sodium (Na), calcium (Ca), metal.
- Best for: grades 5–9 (ages 10–15).
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Frequently asked questions
Why is gold’s symbol Au?
It comes from the Latin word for gold, aurum. Iron’s Fe comes from ferrum and sodium’s Na from natrium.
What age is this worksheet for?
Grades 5–9 (ages 10–15). The questions use plain language and avoid trick wording.
Is there an answer key?
Yes. Every worksheet ends with an answer key on its own page. Switch it off if you’re giving the sheet as a test.
Can I choose the kinds of questions?
Yes. Switch each section on or off (matching, fill in the blanks, true or false, multiple choice and more) and choose how many questions go in each.
Can I print it in black and white?
Yes. The worksheet uses light tints that print clearly in grey, or pick the grey colour theme.