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Science Activity Sheet

Quarter 3 – MELC 1
Week 2
Physical Properties of Matter

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

Science Grade 8
Activity Sheet No. 2- Physical Properties of Matter
First Edition, 2021

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Name of Learner: ____________________________________________________
Grade and Section: __________________________Date: ___________________

SCIENCE 8 ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 2

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER

I. Learning Competency with Code

Explain the properties of solids, liquids, and gases based on the particle
nature of matter S8MT-llla-b-8.

II. Background Information for Learners

In the previous lessons, you have learned matter can be subdivided into very
small and indivisible particles called “atomos”, a Greek word which means minute
particle. John Dalton further 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 all the properties of the element. Two or more atoms that combined
together in a specific arrangement is called a molecule.
In this lesson you will learn that matter has different properties. Human beings
possess physical, intellectual, and emotional qualities by which they can be
described. Similarly, matter can be described by its physical and chemical
properties.
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III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites
Science and Technology Textbook for Third Year, First Edition.,
pages 55-56

IV. Activity Proper

Directions. Prepare the following materials and perform the activity.

Activity 1:
piece of stone
Glass /or clear transparent bottle
Ice wrapper
Water
Hammer
Rubber band/string

Procedure: Note: Ask the assistance of adult in your home in doing this activity).

1. Get a piece of stone and press it. Were you able to compress the stone?
Why? Drop the stone to the ground. Were you able to break the stone into
pieces? Why?

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 2. Get a glass and fill it with water, then transfer the water to another
container (i.e bottle or cup). Did the water follow the shape of the container?
Try to compress it. Can you compress water in a glass? Why?
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3. Now, blow air into a piece of ice wrapper and tie with a rubber band or
piece of string. Try to compress it. Can you compress air inside the ice
wrapper? Why?
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4. Using a hammer pound the bottle cap (tansan). What happened? Why?
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Physical Properties of Matter

Directions. Study the table below and compare the properties of solid, liquid, and gas.

Table 1. Properties of solid, liquid and gas

Property Solid Liquid Gas
Example Particles of Solid Particles of Particles of Gas
liquid

Indefinite Indefinite (takes

Definite (has its
(takes the the shape of the
Shape own shape,
shape of the container and
independent of its
container but occupies the whole
own container)
may not fill up container)
all of it)

Fixed Indefinite (fills up

Volume Fixed the entire
container)

Almost zero Large

Compressibility Almost zero
Average Small
density large

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B. Activity 2
Answer the following questions.
1. Based on the particle model:
a. What are the similarities of liquid and Gas?
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b. To what properties of matter does solid particles differ from liquid?

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c. To what properties of matter does liquids and gases are similar?

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d. Group the properties common to solid, liquid and gas.

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Physical properties are characteristics which we described matter, and which can be
determined without changing its identity.

Below is the description of some properties that may be found in different materials:

● Mass is the amount of matter. It is expressed in grams or in kilograms.

● Volume is the space occupied by matter. It may be expressed in
milliliters or liters.
● Solubility is the ability of a solid to dissolved in a liquid.
● Miscibility is the ability of liquid to dissolved in another liquid.
● Hardness is the property of a solid to resist compression or scratching.
● Malleability is the ability of a metal to flattened into sheets.
● Melting point is the temperature at which a substance a substance begins to
change from solid to liquid.
● Boiling point is the temperature at which a substance a substance begins to
bubble up and change from liquid to gas.
● Conductivity is the ability of some material to conduct heat or electricity.
●Ductility is the ability of some materials to be drawn into wires.
●Brittleness is the property of some materials that makes them easily break.

Physical properties which vary with a change in quantity or which depend on amount
are called extensive properties. Those which do not vary or do not depend on the
amount are called intensive properties. Materials differ so much in intensive

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properties. Table 2 below shows examples of intensive and extensive properties of
matter.

Table 2. Physical Properties

Intensive Extensive
color weight
taste mass
odor volume
hardness length
density width
specific gravity thickness
boiling point area
freezing point height

IV. Reflection

1. What properties do you have as a human being that differ from other living organisms
like an animal?
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V. Answer Key