SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)

Subject SCIENCE Grade 8 Level JHS Quarter 3 Week 7

MELC: Use the periodic table to predict the chemical behavior Competency Code S8MT-IIIi-j-12
of an element
Objectives:
K: Describe how elements are arranged in the periodic table
S: Use the periodic table in locating elements based on its family and period
A: Exhibit patience in constructing their own periodic table
Name __________________________ Section ________ Date ________

School _________________________ District __________________________

A. Readings/Discussions

PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS

Scientists have always searched for patterns, regularities and symmetries in

nature. If a pattern can be discovered, information and data can be arranged and
organized in ways that will make it more understandable, meaningful, and useful. An
excellent example of this is the periodic table. In this lesson, you will learn that
elements were arranged in the periodic table in rows and columns according to
increasing atomic numbers. This arrangement was based on properties of elements
which were found to be repeated regularly through the elements arranged according
to increasing atomic number. The properties were recurring periodically, hence,
patterns in the properties are observed. You will recognize this incredible feature of
the periodic table in this lesson, as you explore its full potential as a source of
information about the elements. You might even find it like a road map as you journey
in your chemistry class. It would be helpful to keep it handy all the time
The periodic table was developed as a result of years of painstaking work by
different scientists. Its present form was a result of meticulous and thorough study by
scientists. The development of the Periodic table could be traced back in 1817 to the
work of Johann Dobereiner, a German chemist who formed the triads of elements
with similar properties like the triad of calcium, barium and strontium. In 1863, John
Newlands, an English chemist proposed the Law of Octaves. He based his
classification of elements on the fact that similar properties could be noted for every
eight element when they are arranged in order of increasing atomic masses. Around
1869 two scientists determined a way to put the elements in order. Lothar Meyer and
Dmitri Mendeleev both came up with periodic tables that showed how elements
should be grouped. It is interesting to note that these two scientists did not personally
know each other, yet they came up with the same conclusions. Both scientists were
teachers living and working in different places. Meyer lived and worked in Germany
while Mendeleev in Russia. Both arranged the elements in order of increasing atomic
mass while putting in groups those with similar properties. Both of them also left blank
spaces in their tables, believing that these spaces would be filled later with elements
yet to be discovered. As more information was gathered about existing and newly
discovered elements, irregularities were observed. Some newly identified elements
had properties that did not match those of the groups already included in the periodic
table. To fit into the right groups, the positions of a few elements had to be
rearranged. There were even elements that had to be placed in the table as a new
group. The table was thus revised. Later, in 1914, Henry Moseley, an English
physicist observed that the order of the X-ray frequencies emitted by elements follows
the ordering of the elements by atomic number. This observation led to the
development of the modern periodic law which states that the properties of elements
vary periodically with atomic number.

(Source: https://www.gordonengland.co.uk/elements/periodic.htm )
The vertical columns of the periodic table, called groups, identify the principal families
of elements. Some families have their special names. It would be helpful if you
remember the names of some common groups and their locations in the periodic
table: the alkali metals form the Group 1(IA), excluding hydrogen; the alkaline earth
metals form the Group 2(IIA); the halogens form the Group 17(VII) A; and the noble
gases form Group 18(VIIIA). Groups13 (IIIA) to 16 (VIA) Have no special names;
instead they are named after the first element found in each of the columns
mentioned. Refer to the figure above for the location of this group in the periodic
table. The rows in the periodic table are called periods. They are numbered
consecutively from 1 to 7. Period 1 consists of hydrogen and helium only; Periods 2
and 3 have eight elements each, while period 4 and 5 have eighteen elements each.
Refer to figure above. Notice that there are two separate rows of elements at the
bottom of the periodic table. These periods really belongs to period 6 and 7 as you
would observe the sequence of atomic numbers. They have been separated so as not
to make the table overly wide. The elements in this Period 6 are called lanthanides
while those in Period 7 are called actinides. Bigger groupings have also been
identified in the periodic table and are convenient for some purposes. Groups 1 to 2
and 13 to 18 are called representative or main groups of elements; Groups 3 to 12
are the transition elements and the separate two rows at the bottom of the table form
the inner transition elements.
B. Exercises
Exercise 1
Directions: Matching Type: Match column A with column B, write the letter
only of your answer on the space provided. Number 1 is done for you as an example.
A B
__B__1. It refers to the vertical column in the A. Dmitri Mendeleev
periodic table .
____2. He proposed the “Law of Octaves” B. Groups
____3. He proposed the “Law of Triads” C. Johann Dobereiner
____4. States that properties of elements
vary periodically with atomic number D. John Newlands
____5. German chemist credited for the discovery E. Lothar Meyer
 of periodic table.
____6. Russian chemist credited for the discovery F. Modern Periodic Law
of periodic table. G. Moseley, Henry

Exercise 2

Directions: Put a check mark ( / ) after the statement if it is correct and put an
(X) mark if it is not correct. Use the periodic table to verify the information in the
statement.

Example: Period 7 consists of 18 elements _(X) _____

1. Group IA is called alkali metals.____________________

2. Group IIA is called alkaline earth metals._____________
3. Group IIIA is called Boron(B) family._________________
4. Group IVA is known as Silicon(Si) family._____________
5. Group VA is called Nitrogen(N) family._______________
6. Argon (Ar) is a member of halogen family.____________
7. Sodium(Na) is a member of alkali metas._____________
8. Iodine (I) is a member of noble gas.__________________
9. Hydrogen(H) and Helium(He) belongs period 1._________
10. Period 4 consists of 18 elements.____________________

C. Assessment/Application/Outputs (Please refer to DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2020)A.

A. Directions: Multiple Choice: Underline your chosen answer.

Example: He discovered the periodic table.
A. Dobereiner B. Mendeleev C. Meyer D. Newlands

1. Which of the following does not belong to alkali metals?

A. Ba B. Li C. Na D. Rb
2. These are the group of representative elements.
A. Group 1&2 C. Group 13-18
B. Group 3-12 D. Group 1& 2 and 13 to18
3. What is the special name of Group 18?
A. Alkali B. Alkaline Earth C. Halogens D. Noble gas
4. What is the special name of Group 17?
A. Alkali B. Alkaline Earth C. Halogens D. Noble gas
5. Period 5 consists of how many elements?
A. 16 B.18 C. 30 D. 32
6. Period 6 consists of how many elements?
A. 16 B.18 C. 30 D. 32
7. B, Be, C,F, Li, N, O belongs to what period
A. Period 1 B. Period 2 C. Period 3 D. Period 4
8. Elements in group 3 to 12 is known as
A. Active elements C. Representative elements
B. Main elements D. Transition elements
9.Which of the following CORRECTLY describes the modern periodic table?
A. It has 18 groups and 7 periods C. It has 18 groups and 10 periods
B. It has 18 groups and 8 periods D. It has 8 groups and 7 periods
10.Which is NOT the correct grouping of elements? (Refer to periodic table)
A. Al, K, Si, S C. Ba, Be, Ca, Ra
B. Ds, Ni, Pt, Pd D. Cs, H, Li Na

B. Completion: Complete the information in the table below. An example is provided

as your guide.
For numbers 1-4, look for the group number and its Group Name.
For numbers 6-10, look for its Period number and identify whether it’s a
representative or transition element.
Element Group Number Special Name
 Example: F VIIA or 17 Halogen

1. K
2. Be
3. Br
4. Ne
Element Period Transition or Representative

Example: Au 6 Transition

5. Li
6. Ag
7. Ba
8. I
9. La
10. Ac

D. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies

Task: Construction/Making Periodic Table

Materials: Any available materials at home (writing and coloring)
Instructions:
1. Make your own periodic table.
2. Information needed from your finished periodic table are the following;
a. Name of the element
b. Symbol of element
c. Atomic Number of Element
d. Atomic Mass of the Element
e. Group Number
f. Period Number
3. Criteria for Rating:
Accuracy : 30 points
Creativity : 25 points
Neatness : 20 points
Color Harmony : 15points
Visual Impact : 10 points
TOTAL : 100 Points

References:

1. Department of Education. (2013), Unit 3: Module 3:Periodic Table of Elements, Science 8

Learner’s Material (pages 209-212). City Pasig, Philippines
2. Department of Education. (2013), Unit 3: Module 1: Periodic Table of Elements, Science 8
Teacher’s Guide (pages147-150). Pasig City, Philippines

3. Padolina, Cristina et al.(2004). Conceptual and Functional Chemistry Modular

Approach,Module 8 Elements and the Periodic Table (pp. 69-71) Quezon City Philippines,
Vibal Publishing House Inc.

Prepared by: Edited/Reviewed by:

NEIZL P. GARCESA JUVIMAR E. MONTOLO

 Teacher III Education Program Supervisor-Science

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

A. 1.Example 8. X
2. D 9. X
3. C 10. √
4. F Assessment
5. E
6. A A. 1. A
2. D
B. 1. √ 3. D
2. √ 4. C
3. √ 5. B
4. X 6. D
5. √ 7. B
6. X 8. D
7. √ 9. A
10. A
B.

1. K IA or 1 Alkali Metals

2. Be IIA or 2 Alkaline Earth

3. Br VIIA or 17 Halogen

4. Ne VIIIA or 18 Noble gas

5. Li 2 Representative

6. Ag 5 Transition

7. Ba 6 Representative

8. I 5 Representative

9. La 6 Transition

10. Ac 7 Transition