INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY

SCIENCE 8 SCIENCE 8
QUARTER 3
QUARTER 3 WEEK 6
Name: _____________________________ Section: _____________
WEEK 6 I. EXPERIMENT
The Big Difference
Name: _____________________________ Section: _____________ Objectives
After performing this activity, you should be able to:
I. EXPERIMENT 1. Compare the masses of the subatomic particles;
2. Infer which subatomic particle contributes to the mass of
The Big Difference the atom.
Materials Needed
Objectives ▪pencil/pen
▪crayons or colored pencils
After performing this activity, you should be able to: Procedure
1. Refer to the masses of the subatomic particles in Table 1
1. Compare the masses of the subatomic particles; below.
Table 1. Some properties of the three main subatomic particles of an
atom
2. Infer which subatomic particle contributes to the mass of
the atom.

Materials Needed Questions

a. Which subatomic particle is the lightest?
▪pencil/pen b. Which subatomic particle is the heaviest?
c. Which subatomic particles have almost the same mass?
▪crayons or colored pencils 2. Show a comparison of the masses of the three subatomic
particles using a bar graph. Assuming that the first bar
Procedure represents the mass of the proton; draw the bars to
represent the masses of the neutron and the electron. Take
1. Refer to the masses of the subatomic particles in Table 1 note that the masses are expressed in the -28 exponent.
below. You may use a graphing paper to plot your answer.
3. This time, using a pie chart, show the proportion of the
Table 1. Some properties of the three main subatomic particles of an atom masses of the subatomic particles for an atom composed of
only 1 proton, 1 neutron, and 1 electron.
4. A seesaw can show a comparison between two masses of
an object. A seesaw goes up and down depending on the
mass it carries on each side.
Questions
d. How does the mass of the neutron
compare with the mass of the
proton? Using circles to represent
the particles shows the comparison
Questions by drawing a seesaw with the
particles on it.
a. Which subatomic particle is the lightest? e. How many electrons should be placed on one side of the
seesaw to balance it if the other side has 1 proton on it, like
b. Which subatomic particle is the heaviest? the one shown below? Write the number in the space
provided in the illustration below.
c. Which subatomic particles have almost the same mass?

2. Show a comparison of the masses of the three subatomic

particles using a bar graph. Assuming that the first bar 5. Take a look again at the different visual representations
represents the mass of the proton; draw the bars to you have made.
represent the masses of the neutron and the electron. Take Question
note that the masses are expressed in the -28 exponent. You f. Which subatomic particle/s make/s up most of the mass
may use a graphing paper to plot your answer. of the atom?
Find Me!
3. This time, using a pie chart, show the proportion of the Materials
▪Periodic table
masses of the subatomic particles for an atom composed of
▪pen/pencil
only 1 proton, 1 neutron, and 1 electron. ▪paper
Procedure
4. A seesaw can show a comparison between two masses of Refer to the periodic table below. Locate the atomic number
an object. A seesaw goes up and down depending on the and answer the questions that follow.
mass it carries on each side.

Questions

d. How does the mass of the neutron

compare with the mass of the
proton? Using circles to represent
the particles shows the comparison
by drawing a seesaw with the
particles on it.

e. How many electrons should be placed on one side of the

seesaw to balance it if the other side has 1 proton on it, like
the one shown below? Write the number in the space Questions
provided in the illustration below. 1. What is the element with an atomic number of 15?
2. How many protons does the atom of this element have?
3. How many electrons are there in an atom of aluminum
(Al)?
4. Among the elements in the periodic table, which has the
smallest number of protons?
II. WHAT’S MORE
Complete the table below.

5. Take a look again at the different visual representations

you have made.

Question

f. Which subatomic particle/s make/s up most of the mass

of the atom?
III. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Find Me! 1. Which of the following subatomic particles determine the
identity of an atom?
Materials A. protons C. protons plus neutrons
B. neutrons D. electrons plus protons
▪Periodic table 2. An atom of an element is electrically neutral because the
number of protons is equal to the number of _____.
▪pen/pencil A. electrons B. neutrons C. nucleons D. nucleus
3. Which particles have approximately the same size and
▪paper mass?
A. protons and neutrons
Procedure B. electrons and protons
C. neutrons and electrons
Refer to the periodic table below. Locate the atomic number D. None because all are different in terms of size and
and answer the questions that follow. mass.
4. Which two particles would be attracted to each other?
A. protons and neutrons
B. electrons and protons
C. electrons and neutrons
D. All particles are attracted to each other.
5. Which of the following statements are TRUE about the
subatomic particles?
I. The charge of the electron is opposite to the charge of
the proton.
II. Proton has approximately the same mass with
neutron.
III. Electrons and protons are located within the nucleus.
IV. The mass of an atom is concentrated at the nucleus.
A. I, II, and III C. I, III, and IV
B. I, II, and IV D. I, II, III, and IV
IV. ASSIGNMENT
Below is a passage about the medical uses of some
isotopes. Read the passage and the situation below then
answer the questions that follow.

Questions

1. What is the element with an atomic number of 15?

2. How many protons does the atom of this element have?
3. How many electrons are there in an atom of aluminum
(Al)?
4. Among the elements in the periodic table, which has the
smallest number of protons?
Situation: Maria has an aunt who is suffering from a
disease known as goiter. After studying about isotopes in
Grade 8, she learned that iodine-131 is an isotope of iodine
that can treat goiter.
Question: If you were Maria, how would you tell your aunt
the benefit of iodine-131 in treating goiter?

II. WHAT’S MORE

Complete the table below.

III. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

1. Which of the following subatomic particles determine the

identity of an atom?

A. protons C. protons plus neutrons

B. neutrons D. electrons plus protons

2. An atom of an element is electrically neutral because the

number of protons is equal to the number of _____.

A. electrons B. neutrons C. nucleons D. nucleus

3. Which particles have approximately the same size and

mass?

A. protons and neutrons

B. electrons and protons

C. neutrons and electrons

D. None because all are different in terms of size and

mass.

4. Which two particles would be attracted to each other?

A. protons and neutrons

B. electrons and protons

C. electrons and neutrons

D. All particles are attracted to each other.

5. Which of the following statements are TRUE about the

subatomic particles?

I. The charge of the electron is opposite to the charge of

the proton.

II. Proton has approximately the same mass with

neutron.

III. Electrons and protons are located within the nucleus.

IV. The mass of an atom is concentrated at the nucleus.

A. I, II, and III C. I, III, and IV

B. I, II, and IV D. I, II, III, and IV

IV. ASSIGNMENT

Below is a passage about the medical uses of some isotopes.

Read the passage and the situation below then answer the
questions that follow.

Situation: Maria has an aunt who is suffering from a

disease known as goiter. After studying about isotopes in
Grade 8, she learned that iodine-131 is an isotope of iodine
that can treat goiter.

Question: If you were Maria, how would you tell your aunt
the benefit of iodine-131 in treating goiter?
 INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY SCIENCE 8
SCIENCE 8 QUARTER 3
QUARTER 3 WEEK 6: ATOMS: INSIDE OUT
WEEK 6 I. EXPERIMENT
Name: _____________________________ Section: _____________ The Big Difference
I. EXPERIMENT a. Electrons
The Big Difference b. Neutrons
Objectives c. Neutrons and protons
After performing this activity, you should be able to: Masses (expressed in x10-28 grams) of the subatomic particles
1. Compare the masses of the subatomic particles;
2. Infer which subatomic particle contributes to the mass of
the atom.
Materials Needed
▪pencil/pen
▪crayons or colored pencils
Procedure
1. Refer to the masses of the subatomic particles in Table 1
below.
Table 1. Some properties of the three main subatomic particles of an atom

Questions
a. Which subatomic particle is the lightest?
b. Which subatomic particle is the heaviest?
c. Which subatomic particles have almost the same mass?
2. Show a comparison of the masses of the three subatomic
particles using a bar graph. Assuming that the first bar
represents the mass of the proton; draw the bars to represent
the masses of the neutron and the electron. Take note that
the masses are expressed in the -28 exponent. You may use
a graphing paper to plot your answer.
3. This time, using a pie chart, show the proportion of the
masses of the subatomic particles for an atom composed of
only 1 proton, 1 neutron, and 1 electron.
4. A seesaw can show a comparison between two masses of
an object. A seesaw goes up and down depending on the
mass it carries on each side.
Questions
d. How does the mass of the neutron
compare with the mass of the
proton? Using circles to represent
the particles shows the comparison
by drawing a seesaw with the
particles on it.
e. How many electrons should be placed on one side of the
seesaw to balance it if the other side has 1 proton on it, like
the one shown below? Write the number in the space
provided in the illustration below. d. The masses of the protons and neutrons are almost the
same.
e. 1836b electrons
f. neutrons and protons
Find Me!
5. Take a look again at the different visual representations 1. Phosphorus
you have made. 2. 15 protons
Question 3. 13 electrons
f. Which subatomic particle/s make/s up most of the mass of 4. Hydrogen
the atom? II. WHAT’S MORE
Find Me!
Materials
▪Periodic table
▪pen/pencil
▪paper
Procedure
Refer to the periodic table below. Locate the atomic number
and answer the questions that follow.

III. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

1. A
2. A
3. A
4. B
5. B
IV. ASSIGNMENT
Possible or Suggested Answer
I will inform my aunt that Iodine-131 is an isotope of
iodine which can help treat goiter. It concentrates in the
thyroid where its radiation destroys fast growing cancer
cells. The thyroid gland is then prevented from producing
thyroxin, which causes the hyperactive condition.
Questions
1. What is the element with an atomic number of 15?
2. How many protons does the atom of this element have?
3. How many electrons are there in an atom of aluminum
(Al)?
4. Among the elements in the periodic table, which has the
smallest number of protons?
II. WHAT’S MORE
Complete the table below.

III. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

1. Which of the following subatomic particles determine the
identity of an atom?
A. protons C. protons plus neutrons
B. neutrons D. electrons plus protons
2. An atom of an element is electrically neutral because the
number of protons is equal to the number of _____.
A. electrons B. neutrons C. nucleons D. nucleus
3. Which particles have approximately the same size and
mass?
A. protons and neutrons
B. electrons and protons
C. neutrons and electrons
D. None because all are different in terms of size and
mass.
4. Which two particles would be attracted to each other?
A. protons and neutrons
B. electrons and protons
C. electrons and neutrons
D. All particles are attracted to each other.
5. Which of the following statements are TRUE about the
subatomic particles?
I. The charge of the electron is opposite to the charge of
the proton.
II. Proton has approximately the same mass with
neutron.
III. Electrons and protons are located within the nucleus.
IV. The mass of an atom is concentrated at the nucleus.
A. I, II, and III C. I, III, and IV
B. I, II, and IV D. I, II, III, and IV
IV. ASSIGNMENT
Below is a passage about the medical uses of some isotopes.
Read the passage and the situation below then answer the
questions that follow.

Situation: Maria has an aunt who is suffering from a disease

known as goiter. After studying about isotopes in Grade 8,
she learned that iodine-131 is an isotope of iodine that can
treat goiter.
Question: If you were Maria, how would you tell your aunt
the benefit of iodine-131 in treating goiter?