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SCIENCE
Quarter 1 – Module 5
Percentage Concentration of Solution

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Science - Grade 7

Quarter 1 - Module 5: Percentage Concentration of Solution

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SCIENCE
Quarter 1 – Module 5
Percentage Concentration of Solution

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 Lesson
1 Concentration of Solution

What I Need to Know

Hello again learners. Congratulations! You have successfully accomplished the

previous modules. Always remember that all modules that you have accomplished
were interconnected. Meaning, the learnings you’ve collected from them will be used
for the next modules to come.
As you venture into this module, always be guided with the following aims:
A. Content standard
You will demonstrate understanding of some important properties of solution.
B. Performance standard
You should be able to prepare different concentrations of mixtures according to
uses and availability of materials.
C. Most essential learning competencies
Express concentrations of solutions quantitatively by preparing different
concentrations of mixtures according to uses and availability of materials.
D. Learning Objectives
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. Express the concentration of solutions quantitatively in percentage by mass,
volume, and mass/volume; and
2. Prepare a bleach aqueous solution as disinfection liquid based on the
suggested concentration by DOH.

What to expect?

Like in the previous modules, you will be doing activities to help you out. Activity
1 will help you review the components of solution through a gallery walk. In addition,
activity 2 will help you recall the procedures in calculating the percentage as taught by
your elementary teachers. Moving forward, activity 3 will help you to understand
quantitative expression of concentration of solutions in percentage. Activity 4 will help
you to summarize your skill in calculating the concentration of solution in percentage.
Finally, activity 5 will test your ability to prepare acid-aqueous solution for home
surroundings disinfection. Have fun!

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 What I Know

Pre-Assessment
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. What is a solution? It is a mixture of substances with _______________________.
A. two phases C. one phase only
B. sticky texture D. inseparable components
2. Among these substances, which is NOT a solution?
A. Alloy B. Salad C. Smoke D. Vinegar
3. How do you describe a solute? It is a substance which in __ amount in the solution.
A. equal B. less C. high D. more
4. Which statement describes a solvent? It is a substance in _ amount in the solution.
A. equal B. less C. high D. varied
5. Which of these substances is NOT a solvent?
A. Mud B. Soy sauce C. Vinegar D. Water
6. What is meant by concentration of solution? It describes the amount of
____________ present in the solution.
A. solute B. solvent C. either D. neither
7. Which of the following concentrations of muriatic aqueous solutions has the
highest amount of solute present?
A. 15% B. 25 % C. 35% D. 45%
8. What would be the amount of carbon in every 100 grams of 40% steel?
A. 10 grams B. 20 grams C. 30 grams D. 40 grams
9. Which of the following expressions is a percentage concentration of solution?
A. proof C. mol/kilogram
B. mol/liter D. (mass/mass) X 100
10. What is the percentage concentration of solution if 2 mL sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is
added to 8 ml of water in the beaker?
A. 15% B. 25% C. 35% D. 45%
11. What will happen to the concentration of the solution when more solvent is added
to it? The concentration of the solution will ___________________.
A. decrease B. fluctuate C. increase D. remain the same
12. What must be done to increase the concentration of a solution? To increase the
concentration of a solution, you must add __________.
A. solute C. both solute and solvent
B. solvent D. neither solute nor solvent
13. How much water is needed to prepare a 5% of 100 mL muriatic acid aqueous
solution?
A. 65 mL B. 75 mL C. 85 mL D. 95 mL

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For items 14 and 15, use the table below
Marian prepared 3 solid solutions as shown in the table below
Solution Solute Solvent
(100 mL) in grams in mL
I 5 95
II 10 90
III 15 85
IV 20 80
14. Which statement is correct?
A. All solutions are equal in concentration.
B. Solution IV is more concentrated than Solution II.
C. Solution I has more concentration than Solution III.
D. Neither Solution II nor Solution III has greater concentration than in Solution I.
15. Which solution has the lowest concentration of solute?
A. I B. II C. III D. IV

What’s In Activity 1
Which is which?

Introduction
In the previous modules, you were exposed to many activities and exercises in
understanding solutions. In this activity, you are expected to review your
understanding of solute and solvent through the gallery walk.
Directions
Study carefully the pictures below. Put a check mark (√) if the picture
emphasizes the SOLUTE, otherwise, put a cross (X) mark, if it emphasizes the
SOLVENT. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

COVID-19 surface
disinfection tablets Soy sauce in water
Energy drink
Figure 1. ____ Figure 2. ____ Figure 3. ____

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 Brown sugars

Figure 4. ____ Juice powder

Figure 5. ____ Figure 6. ____
Questions:
1. Which of the above examples are solute? Explain your answer. _______________
2. Which of the above examples are solvent? Explain your answer. ______________

What’s New
Activity 2
Sugar solutions at different temperatures
Introduction
Sheila was curious on the saturation point of refined white sugar when mixed to
a 100 mL of water at different temperatures. So, she decided to conduct a simple test.
Table 1 shows the results of her tests.
Table 1. Amount of white sugar (solute) dissolved in 100 mL sugar aqueous solutions
at different setups.
Amount of white sugar in tablespoon (solute)

Setups Before the undissolved When the undissolved

sugar granules were sugar granules were
observed observed
1-Hot Water 22 26

2-Lukewarm Water 6 10

3-Cold Water 2 4
Directions
1. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
2. Convert the number of scoops in tablespoon to grams by multiplying it with 4.2
grams and write your answers in 2nd column of table 2.
3. Calculate the concentration of the saturated solutions in table 2 using the equation
shown below. Write the answers in 3rd column of the same table.
𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑒
% composition = [ ] X 100%
𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
4. Do the same in table 3.

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Table 2. Concentrations of 100 mL sugar aqueous solution at different set-ups of
water before the undissolved sugar granules were observed.
Amount of solutes added Percentage
Setups
(grams) concentration
1-Hot Water
2-Lukewarm Water
3-Cold Water
Table 3. Concentrations of 100 mL sugar aqueous solution at different set-ups when
the undissolved sugar granules were observed

Amount of solutes added Percentage

Setups
(grams) concentration
1-Hot Water
2-Lukewarm Water
3-Cold Water
Guide questions (write your answers on a separate sheet of paper)
1. Which setup in table 2 has the following concentration?
a. highest _______________
b. lowest ________________
2. Which setup in table 3 has the following concentration?
a. highest ______________
b. lowest ______________
3. Based on your answers in Q1 and Q2, what does percentage concentration
of solutions tell us? It means that _____________________________________
4. Why is it important to be familiar about the concentration of the solution? Explain
your answer. _____________________________________________________

What is It

DOH official website “Healthy Pilipinas” encouraged us to sanitize our hands

either by using a hand sanitizer with 70% alcohol or with soap and water for 20
seconds or more. Also, from this webpage, it encouraged us to use 5% bleach in a
1-Liter water solution for disinfecting our home, surroundings, and/or business area.
What does percentage concentration mean? How do we use this information?
What would be the advantage of understanding this information? All of these questions
will be answered as you continue reading the text.
Percentage concentration of solution like the “70%” ethyl alcohol and the “5%”
bleach describes the quantity or amount of solute present in the solution. To recall,
solute is the substance in the solution added in lesser amount compared to the solvent.

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The concentration of a solution can be qualitatively or quantitatively expressed or
written.
The quality of the solution is the bases for the qualitative expression of the
concentration of solute in a solution. This quality may refer to the appearance, fluidity,
texture, or taste of the solution. If the appreciation of the observer to the quality of the
solution believed to have more solute, then the concentration of the solution is said to
be concentrated. If the solution contains less amount of solute present in the solution,
then the qualitative description of the concentration of solution is diluted. This
happens when more solvent is present in the solution. For example, commercial grade
hydrochloric acid also known as muriatic acid available in the store near you has a
concentration of 30-32%. Knowing the concentration of acid gives us the idea of the
danger of the product if not used properly. To properly use the product, we have to
reduce the concentration of the acid. We may do that by adding about 16 ml of muriatic
acid to at least 84 ml of water to dilute the acid to around 5%. In this way, it is safe to
use the acid for home cleaning purposes only. Always remember to mix the acid in the
manner mentioned here. Add the acid to the water, not the other way around. Strong
acid like this, has the highest tendency to splash out of container if water is added to
it and may pose danger to us. Since water is used a solvent, the solution is called
aqueous solution.
The quantitative expression of the concentration of solute in a solution is
based on the actual measurable quantity. This quantity may refer to the mass and the
volume of the solute present in a measured amount of solution. There are many ways
to quantitatively express the concentration of the solution, but for this module, we will
write the concentration of the solution in percentage (%).
The Percentage expression of the concentration of solute in a solution can be in
three (3) different ways;
• Mass over Mass (Mass/Mass),
• Volume over Volume (Volume/Volume), or
• Mass over Volume (Mass/Volume).
What does it mean? It means that the unit of quantity at the numerator is the
amount of solute while the unit of quantity at the denominator is the amount of solution.
The manner to calculate the percentage concentration of the solution is the same
regardless of the units used. Below is the formula of calculating the percentage
concentration of the solution.

𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑒
% = [𝑎𝑚𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛] X 100%

Let us put your understanding to the test! Solve the problems below using the
formula above. Write your answers on a separate sheet of papers.
1. What would be the concentration of the solution if Maria added 10 grams of
powder detergent to a 100 ml of water? __________________
2. Your family prepares for a picnic that morning. Your mother told you to make a
sauce with 6 tsp of vinegar mixed with 6 tsp of soy sauce. You know that she

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hates very sour sauce on any occasions. Should you prepare the solution as instructed
or not? Support your answer with the calculated concentration of vinegar-soy sauce
solution.
Hint: 1 tsp is equals to 4.9 ml.
I will ___________________________________________________________

What’s More

Activity 3
How much solutes are there in the solutions?
Introduction
You have learned that to quantitatively express the concentration of the solute in
the solution is to simply divide the value of the numerator by the denominator and
multiply this quotient by 100 %.
𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆
% =[ ] X 100%
𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
Sometimes, you need to find out the amount of solute needed for a given
concentration. To do this simply multiply the concentration of the solution by the
amount of solution and divide this product by 100%
𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑿 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕
amount solute =
𝟏𝟎𝟎 %
Always convert the percentage into the tenth decimal point by moving the
decimal point twice from the right. For example, 100% 1.00, and 5% 0.05.
Directions
Complete table 4 by calculating the missing data. Write your final answers in a
separate sheet of paper. Rank the solutions by writing numbers 1 to 10 in the 4th
column.
Table 4. Amount and concentrations of muriatic acid present in a 100ml solutions.
Solution Amount % Rank
A 5
B 10
C 25
D 50
E 15
F 30
G 20
H 35
I 40
J 55
Question
You were directed to rank the solutions, how did you do it and what was your basis?
Hint: Include the word “solute” in your explanation. ___________________________

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 What I Have Learned

Well done! Let us summarize your understanding. Fill-in the blanks with the
appropriate word found inside the box. Write your answers in a separate sheet of
paper.

solute quantitative qualitative quality appearance

texture taste measurable mass volume
percentage mass/mass volume/volume mass/volume numerator
denominator divide quotient multiplied 100%

The concentration of the solution gives us the idea of the amount of

_________________added in the solution. There are two ways to show the
concentration of the solution. These are _________________, or
_________________ ways. Qualitative expression of the concentration of solution
use the _________________ of the solution. This quality may refer to the
_________________,_________________, or _________________ of the solution.
Quantitative expression of the concentration of the solution refers to the actual
______________ quantity like the _________________ and _________________.
In this module, the concentration of solution is shown in _________________.
Percentage concentration of the solution can be in three (3) ways namely,
_________________, _________________ and _________________. The quantity
of measurement shown in the _________________ is the measure of solute added
while the quantity in the _________________ is the total measure of the solution. To
express the concentration of the solution in percentage is to _________________
the numerator and the denominator. The _________________ will then be
_________________ by _________________.

What I Can Do

Activity 4
COVID-19 Disinfection liquid
Introduction
DOH had encouraged everyone to stay protected from the threat of COVID-19
virus by being vigilant. Since we cannot see this virus, we should always clean
ourselves and our surroundings. DOH suggested to use 5% bleach solution as liquid
cleaning agent.

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 In this activity, you will prepare a 100 mL of 5% bleach aqueous solution and use
this solution to clean the surroundings of your home. Never perform this activity
without the presence of your parents or your older siblings for your own safety.
Materials
Bleach (any brand)
Water
1 pc of 1-liter container
Measuring cup with a minimum measuring capacity of 100 mL
Pair of hand gloves (rubberize or plastic)
Directions
1. Collect all the materials needed to prepare this solution.
2. Calculate the amount of bleach needed to prepare the 5% 100 ml bleach-aqueous
solution. write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
3. To get the amount of solvent, subtract the calculated amount of solute from the
total amount of solution.
4. Subtract the calculated amount of bleach to 100 mL of water. The difference is the
amount of water needed to prepare the solution.
5. Measure this amount of water and pour it into a 1-liter container.
6. Then measure the amount of bleach based from your computation.
7. Since, we will be preparing solutions with bleach, pour it into the water. Never add
water into the bleach for your safety.
8. Use this solution to clean the surroundings of your home.
9. Due to the current situation, your teacher can not physically assess your product.
Instead, send a photo to your teacher as proof of your product and another photo
that you actually use the product.

Assessment

Post-Assessment
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. How do we describe a solution? It is a _______________
A. substance with two phases
B. atter composed of alike substances
C. combination of inseparable substances
D. mixture of substances with one phase only
2. Which of the following mixtures is a solution?
A. sand and stones C. cornstarch and soda
B. hypochlorous acid and water D. soil and water

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3. How do we describe a solute? It is a substance _____________.
A. that dissolve other substances C. which is describe as the rate of dissolution
B. by which dissolved in a solution D. in which appearance in a solution is visible
4. Which of the following substances is a solute?
A. Oxygen B. Salt C. Vinegar D. All of the Above
5. How do you describe a solvent? It is a substance ______________
A. in which appearance in a solution is visible C. by which dissolved in a solution
B. which is describe as the rate of dissolution D. that dissolve other substances
6. What solvent is present in an aqueous solution?
A. alcohol B. oil C. vinegar D. water
7. What is the concentration of a solution means? It means the quantity of _________
added in solvent in the solution.
A. solute B. solvent C. either D. neither
8. How do you describe a concentrated solution? It is a solution with _____ amount of
dissolved solute in a given solvent.
A. enough B. more C. small D. none of the above
9. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
A. mass/mass C. volume/volume
B. mass/volume D. mole/volume
10. What will be the concentration of the solution if 30 grams of sugar is added to make
a 50-ml sugar aqueous solution?
A. 20% B. 40% C. 60% D. 80%
11. What will happen to the concentration of the solution if commercial muriatic acid is
added to an amount of water? The concentration of the muriatic acid will ________.
A. decrease C. increase
B. either decrease of increase D. remain the same
12. What will you do if you had drunk 2 glasses of soda (sofdrink) in a birthday party to
protect yourself from possible disease due to high sugar intake?
A. Have another brand of soda.
B. Consume beer instead of soda.
C. Drink more than 2 glasses of water immediately.
D. Get more because it is fun like in the commercials.
For items 13 and 14, use the table below
Marian prepared 3 liquid solutions. Below shows the data from the solutions
prepared by Marian.
Solutions in mL
in
Solute Solvent
100 mL
I 20 85
II 25 75
III 30 70
IV 35 65

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13. Which statement is correct?
A. All solutions are equal in concentration.
B. Solution I is less concentrated than Solution II.
C. Solution III has more concentration than in Solution IV.
D. Neither Solution II nor Solution III has greater concentration than in Solution I
14. Which solution has the concentration closer to 31%?
A. I B. II C. III D. IV
15. How much muriatic acid in mL is needed to prepare 100 mL of 5% muriatic acid-
water solution?
A. 5 ml B. 15 ml C. 25 ml D. 35 ml

Additional Activities
Activity 5
Alcohol proof
Introduction
As mentioned earlier. There are many ways to show the concentration of
solution. This way is called “proof” or also called as “alcohol proof”. Dr. Anne Marrie
Helmenstine explains the definition of proof in her article “Alcohol Proof and Definition
and Examples” in the webpage of “ThoughCo”. According to her, proof is twice the
volume of ethyl alcohol in an alcoholic beverage. Meaning the alcohol content to any
beverages in percentage is half of the proof.
Furthermore, AlcoholRehab.com, is developed and maintained by American
Addiction Centers, Inc (AAC), a nationwide network of leading substance abuse and
behavioral treatment facilities posted on May 5, 2019 that an estimate of 60% of young
people would have at least tried alcohol before then. In addition, drinking prevents
people from performing well in school.
Ann I Balsa, Laura M. Giuliano, and Michael T. French had something to say
about the effect of alcohol use on academic achievement in high school. According to
them that alcohol had a negative effect to the grades of the students partially pointing
to the increased school absences and difficulties with school-related tasks.
In this activity, you will measure the alcohol content
of common alcohol beverage in most areas in the
city.
Guide questions (write your answers on a
separate sheet of papers).
1. What is the percentage concentration of alcohol
in this beverage? ________________________
2. Based on your computation, how much alcohol in
ml does this beverage has? ________________
3. Why is not advisable to make a habit of drinking
Figure 7. Label of the sample this kind of beverage? Explain your answer. ____
drink.

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 Answer Key

Activity 1. Which is Which?

Figure 1. √
Figure 2. X
Figure 3. X
Figure 4. √
Figure 5. X
Figure 6. √
Questions: Answers may vary

Activity 2. Sugar Solutions at Different Temperatures

Table 2. Concentrations of 100 mL sugar aqueous solution at different set-ups of
water before the undissolved sugar granules were observed.
Amount of
Percentage
Setups solutes added
concentration
(grams)
1-Hot Water 92.4 92.4
2-Lukewarm Water 25.2 25.2
3-Cold Water 8.4 8.4
Table 3. Concentrations of 100 mL sugar aqueous solution at different set-ups when
the undissolved sugar granules were observed

Amount of
Percentage
Setups solutes added
concentration
(grams)
1-Hot Water 109.2 109.2
2-Lukewarm Water 42 42
3-Cold Water 16.8 16.8
Questions
1. a. setup 1 b. setup 3
2. a. setup 1 b. setup 3
3. Answers may vary
4. Answers may vary

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Activity 3. How much Solutes are there in the Solutions.
Table 4. Amount and concentrations of muriatic acid present in a100ml solutions.
Solution Amount % Rank
A 5 5
B 10 10
C 25 25
D 50 50
E 15 15
F 30 30
G 20 20
H 35 35
I 40 40
J 55 55

Question: Answers may vary

What I Have Learned

The concentration of the solution gives us the idea of the amount of SOLUTE
added in the solution. There are two ways to show the concentration of the solution.
These are QUANTITATIVE, or QUALITATIVE_ ways. Qualitative expression of the
concentration of solution uses the QUALITY of the solution. This quality may refer to
the APPEARANCE, TEXTURE, or TASTE of the solution. Quantitative expression of
the concentration of the solution refers to the actual MEASURABLE quantity like the
MASS and VOLUME. In this module, the concentration of solution is shown in
PERCENTAGE. Percentage concentration of the solution can be in three (3) ways
namely, MASS/MASS, VOLUME/VOLUME, and MASS/VOLUME. The quantity of
measurement shown in the NUMERATOR is the measure of solute added while the
quantity in the DENOMINATOR is the total measure of the solution. To express the
concentration of the solution in percentage is to _DIVIDE the numerator and the
denominator. The QUOTIENT will then be MULTIPLIED by 100%.

Illustrations and Images

All illustrations included in this module were originally drawn and taken by
Philip V. Napoles.

References

“Alcoholism in the Philippines.” Addiction & Drug Rehabilitation Resources - Alcohol

Rehab, May 5, 2019. https://alcoholrehab.com/alcoholism/alcoholism-in-the-
philippines/.

Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. “What Alcohol Proof Means.” ThoughtCo. Accessed
July 30, 2020. https://www.thoughtco.com/alcohol-proof-definition-and-
examples-607431.

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Balsa, Ana I, Laura M. Guilanio, and Micahel T. French. Dissertation. The Effects of
Alcohol Use on Academic Achievement in High School. Dissertation, NCBI,
2011. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3026599/.

James Murray, Murrayhttp://www.netnewsledger.comNetNewsledger.com or NNL

offers news, James Murray, and NetNewsledger.com or NNL offers news. “12
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Kid, Cheeky. “Mobile Legends: Layla's Skills and Abilities Guide.” LevelSkip,
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Libretexts. “4.5: Concentration of Solutions.” Chemistry LibreTexts. Libretexts, July

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IN THE PHILIPPINES - Lahat.” DOH. Accessed July 29, 2020.
https://covid19.healthypilipinas.ph/information-for/Everyone.

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