San Pablo Diocesan Catholic Schools System

Diocese of San Pablo

Liceo de Paete
Paete, Laguna
Formation Year 2021-2022

Module #4 and 5 Grade 7 Science

(Week 4 and 5)

A. Topic: Quarter 1: Matter

Separating Components of Mixtures and;
Matter with Different Properties

B. Objectives:
1. Identify the different methods of separating the components of mixtures.
2. Apply one of the techniques of separating mixture component on a particular substance: and
3. Perform a skit that demonstrates a separation techniques

CONTENT STANDARDS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The learners demonstrate an understanding of:
 The learners demonstrate an understanding of (1)
The properties of substances that distinguish them
from mixtures and (2) classifying substances as
elements or compounds.
The learners should be able to:
 The learners shall be able to (1) investigate the
properties of mixture of varying concentrations,
using available materials in the community for
specific purposes and (2) make a chart, poster or
multimedia presentation of common elements
showing their names, symbols, and uses.

Competencies:
 Distinguish mixtures from substances, based on a set of properties.
 Recognize that substances are classified into elements and compounds

INTRODUCTION:
Most materials found in nature are in the form of mixtures. In engineering, a separation process is used to transform
a mixture into two or more distinct products. This is done by considering that different components of the mixture may
have different properties such as size, density, solubility, electrical charge and boiling point.

LESSON 4: Separating Components of Mixtures

GUIDE QUESTIONS:
1. What are the basic techniques of separating components of mixture?
2. What are the different properties of matter?
3. How can the properties of matter be classified?

Separating Components of Mixtures

There are six basic techniques to separate the components of mixtures. These include scooping, filtration,
decantation, distillation, fractional distillation, and crystallization.

A. Scooping
Most Filipinos love to drink taho, a treat that is usually enjoyed in the morning. It is a combination of soybean
curd pudding, caramelized syrup, and sago. Usually, taho vendors scoop the soybean curd pudding, ladle in the
syrup, and add sago last (Fig. 2.15). This process of separation method is called scooping. Some part of a
mechanical mixture may float or sink. If one part of a mixture is floating, it can be skimmed off the top with a
spoon or scoop.
B. Filtration
Tea, a drink known to calm and relax the senses, is one of the most popular beverages in Asia. Tea preparation
involves a process called filtration, wherein solid and liquid are separated. In filtration, a filter such as paper,
cloth, and wool is used to separate the solid particles from the liquid. This process can be observed when Asians
prepare tea. They use tea bags (Fig. 2.16) Fig. 2.16 Tea bags used in making tea made of cloth or paper to filter
the leaves from the water. To extract the taste of the tea leaves, they use hot water. The liquid which has been
obtained after filtration is called filtrate, while the tea leaves that are left on the paper are called residue.

C. Decantation
Decantation is a process to separate mixtures by removing a liquid layer, normally one from which a precipitate
(sediment) has settled. This process is used in making wine. Since most wines contain sediments, decantation is
necessary to remove them. The container used to perform decantation is called a decanter (Fig. 2.17). An
example of a decanter is a stoppered glass container wherein wine is decanted.

D. Distillation
Water, known as the universal solvent, dissolves more substances than any other liquid. It can also be purified,
mineralized, and distilled. Distilled water is the common product of the distillation process. Distillation is a
method of separating two substances with different boiling points. This method works effectively in separating
water in a salt solution because water has a lower boiling point than salt. When water is heated up to its boiling
point, it will evaporate. The resulting steam is then condensed into another container, leaving the salt behind.
 E. Fractional Distillation
The majority of the plastics and fuels that are commonly used can be acquired from oil. The common separation
techniques used on oils is called fractional distillation, a method used for separating liquid from a mixture of two
or more liquids. One of the best uses of fractional distillation is on crude oil because it has hydrocarbons of
different boiling points. Once the crude oil evaporates, its vapors condense at different temperatures in the
fractionating column (Fig. 2.20)

F. Crystallization
While rubies and diamonds are highly valued crystals as they are often used for jewelry, you can also come
across more common crystals, such as salt and sugar. Crystallization is the process of separating solid in the form
of crystal from a saturated solution.
When a salt solution undergoes a process of heat, the water will evaporate and the crystalline salt will remain.
Getting the crystals of table salt in the process of evaporation is an example of crystallization.

Matter with Different Properties

A. Physical Properties

The physical properties are those that can be measured or observed without changing the composition of the
substances. They can be further divided into two: the extensive properties and the intensive properties.
1. Extensive Properties, those that depend on the amount of matter. Volume, length, mass, and weight are
extensive properties.
2. Intensive Properties, those that do not depend on the amount of matter. Color (Fig. 2.22), solubility, and
melting point are considered as intensive properties.
 B. Chemical Properties

The chemical properties of matter are those that interact with each other to undergo a change in composition.
The ability to undergo oxidation-reduction (Fig. 2.23a) and combustibility (Fig. 2.23b) are chemical properties.

It is easy to classify matter based on the observable traits and properties. However, not all matter can be
considered the same based on color, weight, or appearance. This is because they may differ in their internal
makeup. You can better classify matter based on the various ways and forms that they are made, mixed up, or if
the substances can be separated or not.

PREPARED BY: MARICAR L. BALBUENO

SUBJECT TEACHER

CHECKED BY: JOSELITO B. PAELMO

PRINCIPAL
 SCIENCE 7
MODULE 4 and 5
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1 Qtr (Week 4 and 5)

Name: _______________________________________________________ Section:______________________

ACTIVITY#1
Identify each of the following as a physical property or a chemical property. If it is a physical property, indicate whether
it is an intensive or extensive property.

Physical Property Chemical Property Intensive or Extensive

1. Paper turns into ash
after burning.
2. A ripe mango is
yellow.
3. Butter melts when
left on the table.
4. Perfume, when
exposed to an
ignited lighter, can
cause fire.
5. Talc is the softest
known mineral.
6. Copper can be
easily bent and
turned into wires.
7. Coals are burned in
cooking barbecue.
8. Gold is heavier than
lead.
9. Five grams of sugar
is added to water.
10. Vinegar can cause
corrosion to meal.

ACTIVITY#2
Watch the following video clips and write the new concepts that you learned.

1. "Matter: Physical and Chemical Properties”

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5lwgm Yr364)
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2. "Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter" by Mr. Causey (https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=C4pQQQNwy30)
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3. "Intensive and Extensive Property" from Chem Academy

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1V7baF4ZSM)
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