SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)

Subject SCIENCE Grade 8 Level: JHS Quarter: 3 Week 1

MELC: Explain the properties of solids, Competency Code: S8MT-IIIa-b-8

liquids, and gases based on the particle nature of matter

Objectives:
K: Recognize the contribution of some scientists in the study of matter;
S: Locate some properties of matter from the given crossword puzzle; and
A: Justify whether the given samples are matter or not.

Name ____________________________ Section ________ Date ________

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A. Readings/Discussions

Matter and Its Properties

Chemists study the structures, physical properties, and chemical properties of

material substances. These consist of matter, which is anything that occupies space
and has mass. Sugar granules and stones are matter, as are water, air, leaves, and
smoke. However, heat and light are not matter; ideas and emotions do also not
matter.
 
  
Matter can have both physical and chemical properties. Chemical properties of
matter describe its "potential" to undergo some chemical change or reaction due to its
composition such as flammability and reactivity. Flammability is the ability to burn
while reactivity is the ability for a substance to react. However, Physical
properties can be observed or measured without changing the composition of matter.
The mass of an object is a measure of the amount of matter the object has. Each
matter occupies space. The measure of the space occupied by an object is
called volume. All matter has mass and volume. There are other physical properties
of matter such as hardness, texture, color, flexibility, malleability, melting points,
boiling points, and freezing points which vary from one sample to another. 
     Hardness: Helps determine how an element (especially metals) might be used.                
    Texture: A visual and tactile quality of a surface.
     Flexibility: The quality of bending easily without breaking.
     Malleability: The ability of a substance to be pounded into thin sheets.
     Melting point: The temperature that causes solids to melt.
     Boiling point: The temperature which causes liquids to boil.
     Freezing point: The temperature at which solids become liquid.

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 What Matter is Made Of

 The study of matter is not only about describing based on its properties. It is also
important to know what matter is made of which involves dealing with very small
“particles” beyond what your eyes can see. The ancient Greek philosopher Leucippus
and his disciple, Democritus believed that nature consisted of two things, “atoms and
the void that surrounds them” (Knieram, 1995-2013). Both Leucippus and Democritus
had the idea that there are many different kinds of atoms and each of them had a
specific shape and size and that all atoms move randomly around in space. However,
they did not give further explanation on the motion of atoms.
      Democritus believed that any piece of matter can be divided and subdivided into
very small particles but that this process ended at some point when a piece is
reached that could not be further divided. He called this particle atomos, a Greek
word that means indivisible particle. 
      The idea of the atom was not further explored until a little over two centuries ago
when John Dalton presented concrete evidence that all matter is made of very small
particles called atoms. An atom is the smallest particle of an element that has its
properties which are made of even smaller parts: the molecules. A molecule is a
particle consisting of two or more atoms combined in a specific arrangement. It is an
electrically neutral particle. It is the smallest particle of an element or compound that
exist independently. 

Are you now ready to check your knowledge?

Take the exercises and have fun!

B. Exercises

Exercise 1: Is it a FACT or BLUFF?

Directions: Read each statement below. Write the word FACT if it is true and
BLUFF if it is false.

Example: FACT 1. A molecule is a particle consisting of two or more atoms.

Start here: 
______ 1. Leucippus and his disciple, Democritus believed that nature consisted of
two things, “atoms and the void that surrounds them”.
_______ 2. Atom is the largest particle of matter.
_______ 3. Both Leucippus and Democritus had the idea that there are many
different kinds of atoms.
_______ 4. Democritus believed that any piece of matter can be divided and
subdivided into very small particles
_______ 5. “Atomos” is a Greek word that means divisible particle.

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_______ 6. Matter only consist of its physical properties.
_______ 7. The study of matter is only about describing based on its properties.
_______ 8. Democritus believed that nature consisted of two things, “atoms and the
void that surrounds them”.
_______ 9. Hardness and Texture are physical properties of matter.
_______ 10. Flammability and Reactivity are physical properties of matter.

Exercise 2: “Hunt My PROPERTIES”

Directions: Locate the properties of matter in the grid, running in one of the eight
possible directions horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Draw a line to connect the
word and describe each property. One horizontal grid is given as an example.

PROPERTIES OF MATTER

Example:
HARDNESS helps determine how an element might be used.

1. Assessment/Application/Outputs (Please refer to DepEd Order No. 31, s.

2020)
Directions: Multiple Choice: Read and analyze the statements below. Encircle the
letter of your choice.
1. It is anything that has mass and occupies space.
A. Density            
B. Mass
C. Matter
D. Volume

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 2. Which of the following terms mean indivisible particle?
A. Atomos                                     
B. Mass   
C. Molecule
           D. Volume
     3. Which of the following scientists believed that any piece of matter can be
divided and subdivided into very small particles?
          A. Dalton                                       
          B. Democritus 
          C. Galileo
          D. Mendeleev
      4. It is considered to be the smallest particle of an element or compound that exist
independently.
           A. Atom                                         
           B. Flammability   
           C. Molecule                          
           D. Reactivity
      5. Which of the following is not an example of matter?
           A. Air                                             
           B. Heat    
           C. Smoke
           D. Water
      6. Mass, volume, color, texture, and flexibility are ________ properties of matter.
           A. Chemical                                                      
           B. Flammability 
           C. Insulator
           D. Physical
      7. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
           A. There is only one property of matter.
           B. Matter occupies space and has mass.
           C. An atom is the smallest particle of an element.
           D. Reactivity and Flammability are the chemical properties of matter.
       8. Which of the following is not a characteristic property of matter?
           A. Color                                         
           B. Hardness      
           C. Reactivity
           D. State
 9. Which of the following is a physical property of a coin?
           A. Boiling point                                             
           B. Hardness          
           C. Malleability
           D. Texture
   

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  10. Why are light and heat not considered matter?
           A. Heat and light and other forms of electromagnetic energy do not have
measurable mass and can’t be contained in a volume.
           B. Heat and light have mass and volume.
           C. Heat and light travel into space.
           D. They both occupy space.

C. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies

Directions: Among the given samples, which do you think is classified as matter? Put
a check (√ ) under the appropriate column in Table 1. Briefly write the reason of your
answer. The first sample will serve as your guide.

Is the sample Matter? Reason for your answer

Sample Yes No Not
Sure
Sugar √ It has its color, it can be melted, etc.
granules
Water
stone
leaves
smoke
Heat
light

Printed Reference
Department of Education. (2013), Unit 3: Module 1: The Particle Nature of Matter,
Science 8, Learners’ Material (pages 172-173 and 175-176)

Online References
https://www.toppr.com/guides/chemistry/some-basic-concepts-of-chemistry/nature-
of-matter/
https://chem.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/General_Chemistry/Map%3A_Chemistry_

Prepared by: Edited by:

NEIZL P. GARCESA JUVIMAR E. MONTOLO

Teacher III Education Program Supervisor-Science

Reviewed by:

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 GUIDE

For the Teacher: Advise the students to read the reading and discussion portion before they
attempt to answer the practice exercises. Going through the parts sequentially will help them
easily understand the topic.

For the Learner: Read through the self-learning home task from the first part to the last part.
Doing so, will help you understand better the topic.

For the Parent/Home Tutor: Assist your child and make sure that he/she reads the self-learning
home task from beginning to end to ensure proper understanding of the concepts.

Answer Key:

Exercise 1:

1. FACT
2. BLUFF
3. FACT
4. FACT
5. BLUFF
6. BLUFF
7. BLUFF
8. FACT
9. FACT
10. BLUFF

Exercise 2:

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 1. Texture: A visual and tactile quality of a surface.
2. Malleability: The ability of a substance to be pounded into thin sheets.
3. Flammability is the ability to burn
4. Reactivity is the ability for a substance to react.
5. The measure of the space occupied by an object is called volume.

Assessment:

1. C 6. D
2. A 7. A
3. B 8. D
4. C 9. C
5. B 10. A

Suggested Activities

Is the sample Matter? Reason for your answer

Sample Yes No Not Answers here may vary

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 Sure
Sugar √ It has its color, it can be melted, etc.
granules
Water √
stone √
leaves √
smoke √
Heat √
light √