Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter

Activity 1

Name of household & Label if the product is Useful , Give the reason for classifying
consumer product listing Harmful , Doubtful such product . Harmful ,
above Useful , Doubtful
Insect Spray Harmful Because insect spray might be
inhaled and it could be
dangerous.
Vetsin Useful Because it can be used in
cooking and is safe to
consume.
Baking soda Useful Because it can be used for
cooking and cleaning
Muriatic acid Harmful Because it is risky to use it, it
can cause burns , using bleach
as a substitute is better.
Detergent Useful Because it can be used in
everyday life to clean
ourselves
Food Seasoning Useful Because it can be used in
cooking to make the taste
better
Room Freshener Useful Because it mask unpleasant
odors.
Bleaching Solution Doubtful Because it can be useful and
harmful. It is harmful if it is
inhaled for a long time
Rubbing Alcohol Useful Because it kills germs and
viruses .

1. Detergent, Rubbing Alcohol, Food Seasoning

2. Yes , because having labels in household materials helps you to know what kind of material it
is and it will prevent casualties like when you thought you got the rubbing alcohol but you got
muriatic acid.

3. It is important because being knowledgeable will erase the risk of misuse of the product.

4. As a student, I will segregate the hazardous materials and label it what kind of trash is it to
control their hazardous effect.
List of Useful Materials/ Products When and how can the material/product
become harmful? Explain
Soap It can be harmful if it is eaten because soap is
only meant to be used externally not
internally.
Insecticide It can be harmful when it is inhaled because
the chemicals of insecticide might poison your
body.
Alcohol It can be harmful if it is eaten because Alcohol
is only meant to be used externally not
internally.
Bleach It can be harmful if it is eaten because Bleach
is only meant to be used externally not
internally. It might also cause skin irritation.
Mouthwash It can be harmful when swallowed because even
natural mouthwash products may contain
ingredients that can be poisonous if ingested in
large amounts.
Face wash It can be harmful when it touches the eye
because the eyes will be irritated.