RBI SCRIPT: GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1

Prepared by: Donnafe M. Aganon

Lesson 1 and 2: Properties of Matter

: Good Day, Scientists! This is Miss Aganon, your teacher of the day!

: Today’s lesson, we will be discovering the different properties of matter to identify substances and how
to separate them.

: Do you know what are the properties of Matter?

: This module will discuss the different properties of matter and how the knowledge on properties of
matter has influences the behavior and actions of people when it comes their every changing
surroundings.

: Let’s check your vocabulary. These are the terms you will encounter in this module

1. Property 2. Mass

: If we find the meaning of the word property, it means characteristics, traits and qualities. This only
means that properties of matter are about observable characteristics, traits or qualities of matter.

: The two major classifications of the properties of matter are: Physical Property and Chemical property.
Furthermore, the physical property is classified into 2 groups, the intensive physical property and
extensive physical property.

: Let’s start with Physical Property- this refers to the characteristic or trait of matter that can be
observed or perceived with our senses easily without changing its chemical composition.

: To understand this concept, get a piece of paper. Can you determine the characteristics of that paper?

: Based from your observations, we could say that the paper is soft, and mostly white in color. We have
identified the characteristics using our senses. Very Good!

:This means physical properties of matter can easily determine suing our senses without changing or
altering the composition of matter.

:Now, these physical properties of matter which we have mentioned can be classified into two: intensive
physical property and extensive physical property.

:To find out, let us determine the difference of intensive and extensive property. Are you ready? Get
your notebook and take it down.

: Intensive Physical Property, characteristic or trait of matter that does not depend on the amount.
Color is an example of this, even you increase the amount, color will remain the same.

:Other examples are ductility-ability of substance to be stretched into wires, like the string of guitar and
wire inside electrical connections. Malleability-ability of substance to be hammered or transformed into
sheet, examples are tin cans, metallic roofs and jewelries. Diffusion, the ability of matter to be scattered
or spread out. Can you think of another example of Intensive Physical Property? Good job!
: Let’s go with extensive property, this is the characteristics or trait of matter which is dependent on the
amount or quantity. Examples of extensive physical property of matter are size, mass, volume, length
and width. This means that if the amount of matter or particles is increased, it may cause change in the
size, mass, length and width of an object.

: Now, let’s define what is Chemical Property. This is the characteristic or trait that can be observed
when a matter reacts to another substance. Combustibility/flammability and oxidation like rusting are
examples of chemical properties of matter.

:Did you understand what you have heard about the properties of matter? Of yes, let’s us proceed to
the mini-performance task. You are about to perform the procedure as instructed. Follow the procedure
carefully. Are you ready?

:What are the materials needed in this task? Spoon, Sugar, salt, water, cooking oil and tissue paper and
different containers you can use clear glass. Determine their masses, color, tasted and flammability

:Here are the questions you need to answer:

1. Which substances have similar physical property? Explain your answer.

2. Which substances have the same mass? How about color? Taste and flammability?
3. Which substance is said to be flammable? What precautionary measure could you cite about
flammable materials?
4. Which property and chemical property of matter?

: I will give you enough time to finish the task.

:Congratulations! You have finished the Lesson 1.

: You may reach me out to these numbers 0910336933/90166312694 for any clarifications. Good day!

: For your assessment tune in.

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 
A.  Classification. Categorize the following properties of matter as intensive physical property,
extensive physical property or chemical property.   
________________1. Coal is used to produce electricity by burning them to power the generator.  
________________2. Water freezes at O°C.  
________________3. Salt and refined sugar are both white in color.  
________________4. 5 kg. rice is as heavy as 5 kg. newly harvested cotton.  
________________5. Silver is usually tarnished when exposed to air forming silver oxide.  
________________6. Color of the paper  
________________7. Combustibility of plastic  
________________8. Length of paper  
________________9. Mass of the paper  
________________10. Boiling point of water.  
B. Essay- Read and answer the question below properly and correctly.   
Which intensive physical property is observed when the droppings of a person seated inside a closed
room has able to reach a person who is 1 meter away from him after sneezing? If you were that person,
what would you do to avoid this?